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    House Full of Monkeys

    House Full of Monkeys features easy-to-make recipes for busy mom, as well as articles about the home, gardening, and crafts, Everything that the busy "mama chimp" needs!

    My Best Recipes

    Here are some of my favorite fall recipes, perfect for family get-togethers, when watching football at home, and delicious during cooler weather!

    • Chevy's Stove Top Pork Carnitas
      Chevy's Stove Top Pork Carnitas
    • Baker's potatoes
      Baker's Potatoes aka Pommes Boulangère (French)
    • Homemade Soft Pretzels
      Soft Pretzels with Beer
    • Lupe Tortilla’s Fajitas Grandioso.
      Lupe Tortilla's Fajitas Grandioso Copycat Recipe

    Main Dishes and Entrées

    The entrée is the staple of every meal. While side dishes are important, the main dish makes or breaks the entire meal! Start with any of these recipes for a great dinner menu.

    • Italian Sausage Sandwiches, two arranged on a black plate
      Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Peppers
    • Chipotle guajillo garlic steak in a bowl with toppings
      Chipotle Garlic Guajillo Steak (Copycat)
    • bacon avocado grilled-cheese sandwich cut in half and sitting on a white plate
      Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • mostaccioli con ricotta on a white plate, garnished with whole basil leaves
      Oven-baked Mostaccioli con Ricotta

    See more main dish recipes →

    Side Dishes

    Just like every outfit needs the perfect accessories, so every entrée needs an amazing side dish...or two!

    • Wingstop Voodoo Fries
    • Devonshire Cream Recipe for Scones
      Devonshire Cream Recipe for Scones
    • Coffee Buns (Malaysia)
    • Salsa Cremosa (Latin America)

    See more side dish recipes →

    Crafts

    I still love to make things, and I'm sure I will, no matter how many years are behind me. Here are some arts and crafts posts I'm sure you'll love.

    • DIY Spice Shelf
      DIY Spice Shelf to Organize Your Kitchen
    • woodworking blanket ladder
      How to Build a Blanket Ladder Even if You're New to Woodworking
    • upcycled banners
      How to Make an Upcycled Banner
    • candy cane wreath
      DIY Candy Cane Wreath

    See more crafts posts →

    About Susan aka Mama Chimp

    Welcome to my website! I started this when I had three little monkeys running around. Now they're mostly grown, but I still love to cook, especially when they are here and hungry!

    Learn more about me →

    Recent Recipes

    Looking for something new? Check out my most recent recipes right here!

    • McDonald's Pancake Recipe (Copycat)
    • Cayman Lemonade Cocktail
    • Melting Pot Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Fondue (Copycat)
    • Cotton Candy Frappuccino in a Mason jar topped with whipped cream and a blue-and-white striped straw. A bowl of raspberries is two the left, and other raspberries are scattered to the right. In the background you can see part of another drink in a second jar.
      Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino (Copycat)

    Recently Updated

    Here are some more recipes that have been around awhile. But I'm working to make them easier for you to use and more complete. Check them out!

    • Chick-fil-A Iced Coffee Recipe
      Chick-fil-A Iced Coffee Recipe (Copycat)
    • Pretzel Cheese Dip with Beer
      Soft Pretzel Cheese Dip with Beer
    • Snoop Dogg Bacon
      Snoop Dogg Billionaire Bacon (Copycat)
    • Mango daiquiri and ingredients
      Tropical Mango Coconut Daiquiri

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    About Me

    Hi! I'm Susan and I love to create things, including fantastic meals at home! Here you'll find some of my favorite recipes for myself and my family, as well as global recipes inspired by my travels. Read More…

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