Cooking With Chaos
Cooking with four kids…what could go wrong?
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Thursday Thoughts: Working Out With A Toddler
Working out with kids; where the distractions are harder than the workout! Anyone with kids knows how frequently we are assaulted with unhelpful (and usually unsolicited) advice. Just lock yourself in a room. Tell them you need 20 minutes. Push through it. Include them in the workout. While that last one sounds nice in theory…
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Power Protein Snack Shake
You’ll crave this mildly sweet, protein-packed shake every day! 28 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics and full of flavor. Perfect for the morning, post-workout or an afternoon snack and pick-me-up.
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Living Up Spring Break 2025
Spring Break 2025 was an easygoing, recreation-filled week for the kids (and me) to escape mundane weekly tasks and catch up with family.
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Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken
Smokey, juicy and full of flavor, this Smoked Chicken Recipe will have you dusting off the grill even in the dead of winter!
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Chicken and Dumplings – A Classic Comfort Food
Chicken and Dumplings is synonymous with classic comfort food. A bowl of creamy chicken, tender vegetables and fluffy dumplings is sure to warm you up on even the bitterest of nights.
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Sick Day Soup
With a few pantry staples, Sick Day Soup comes together quickly to help your body recover from any ailment.
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Embrace the Chaos (and Still Maintain Your Sanity)
Embracing the chaos is more than just ignoring havoc around you. It’s a state of mind, to enjoy and embrace those fleeting years of childrearing, soaking in the easily missed moments, taking it as it comes.
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Homemade Chicken Stock – Better Than Store-Bought
There’s no reason for store-bought chicken broth once you see how easy, versatile and tasty this homemade recipe is!
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Puppy Chow: A Chocolatey, Peanut Buttery, Midwestern Treat
Puppy Chow is a chocolatey, peanut buttery midwestern treat that has been a staple at many potlucks, tailgates and parties for decades.
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Simple Homemade Pie Crust
With 10 minutes and pantry staples, anyone can whip up this simple homemade pie crust. Buttery, flaky deliciousness with no preservatives!
Welcome to Cooking With Chaos!
Thanks for stopping by! On this site you’ll find recipes, canning techniques, and gardening how-to’s. All doable with lots of chaos and distractions. Most of what I do is done with 4 “helpers” and the recipes I use are then served to my family of 6, with 4 of the most honest food critics you’ll ever find! Find out more about me here…
