Creamy Pasta Primavera

Primavera translates in English to Spring. So, Pasta Primavera simply means “Spring Pasta.” If you’re a gardener, you can pull inspiration from what’s growing in your backyard. We highly recommend ...

Strawberry Cobbler (Easy & Juicy!)

By: Shelly Posted: Jun 9, 2025 This strawberry cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s easy to make with fresh, juicy strawberries and a few kitchen ...

Frito Pie Casserole – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Frito pie casserole is the large scale, crowd-friendly version of walking tacos; seasoned taco meat with beans topped with melted cheese and crunchy corn chips. If you want to make it a meal in one, ...

Chinese Chicken Salad

This is my go-to when I’m looking for something light and fresh but still flavorful. What makes this salad great is my homemade, tangy Asian dressing. All of the components of this salad make for ...

Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

We’re giving you an adult-approved Sloppy Joe that will have you rethinking this sandwich. Our recipe packs in real ingredients and big flavor, giving you an upgraded version of a classic that’s ...

The Little Things Newsletter #472 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I was in Park City, UT this week and the weather was fantastic. Lovely cool nights and gorgeous days with sunshine – zero complaints about any of that. I’m ...

Apple Snicker Salad

This yummy sweet and tart dessert has us obsessed! It’s creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and has that fresh, crispness from the Granny Smith apples. And, we use real cream for the base—no Cool Whip or ...

Nerds Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Fresh and creamy strawberry ice cream is sprinkled throughout with Nerds candy to create this super fun Nerds Ice Cream, it’s a completely irresistible kid and adult favorite. When I stumbled ...

The Best Macaroni Salad

I don’t mean to brag, but… this macaroni salad is something to brag about! It’s loaded with veggies, sweet pickle relish, and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Plus, it’s lighter on the mayo, so you can ...

Pickled Jalapenos

These quick overnight pickled jalapeños are easy to make and are the perfect topping for so many of our favorite foods. Seriously, if you find that your dish is missing something, these add a ...