The weather is getting cooler now as fall approaches, and schedules are super busy, making it an ideal time for simple, frugal and comforting slow cooker meals! I use my slow cooker all year round. It saves us money and time and is always so inviting to come home to the aroma of a warm […]
Easy Back to School Snack Ideas from FamilyFun Magazine
Kids are back in (or starting!) school this week and to make it more fun, here are some some creative and tasty recipes from FamilyFun Magazine! Turn an ordinary sandwich into a school bus inspired treat, and use tuna fish to create protein-filled celery sticks for after school fun! School bus sandwich Park this friendly bus in […]
Red Gold Summer Grillin’ Party 2
Red Gold recently sent me a summer grillin’ pack with a variety of Red Gold tomatoes so I can share their current summer promotion. During the Facebook promotion, which ends on July 23rd, Red Gold will hold a weekly drawing for 1,000 aprons in addition to a grand prize of a Big Green Egg Grill and Red Gold […]
Easy Aioli Recipes from Red Gold Tomatoes
I just received a fun gift pack from Red Gold Tomatoes with five cans of tomatoes: diced with Garlic/Olive Oil, Lime & Cilantro, Green Chilies and petite diced, plus a Red Gold apron, a tomato spreader and a recipe guide with 10 recipes for Aioli. I’ve never tried Aioli before but found out it’s basically […]
Easy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Muffins Recipe
This recipe makes 12 yummy sausage and egg breakfast muffins that costs little and is very simple. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 large eggs
Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins Recipe
This chocolate hazelnut muffins recipe that I came up with by varying a favorite chocolate muffin recipe and adding chopped hazelnuts. I buy and use a bag of “Oregon Hazelnuts” from Trader Joe’s, then chop them in a food processor.
Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Muffins Recipe
This is a simple, tasty recipe for peanut butter & banana muffins from celsius.com. They have an Easy Recipe Challenge you can enter with your own original, healthy recipe for a chance to WIN $200! (Contest ends February 14, 2014.) I tried this recipe and ate 3 right away! This recipe makes good use of an overripe […]
Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s Cookbook Review (plus sample recipes!)
It’s the beginning of the New Year, and like many others, my resolutions include eating and living more healthfully. This past year I did ok – I didn’t gain weight, but I didn’t lose any either (I’m still trying to lose those pesky last 10 pregnancy pounds!). A couple ways I plan to eat better […]
Creamy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
This is my FAVORITE ice cream, ever. Homemade mint ice cream with chocolate chips. Every time I make it, it’s gone within 2 or 3 days. Whenever my parents come to visit, my dad requests it in advance because it’s his favorite, too (and he eats it all!). The secret to its creaminess is that […]
Kansas Corn Bake Recipe
I LOVE corn bakes. They’re such great comfort food. Buttery corny goodness. Mmmm. I found this recipe in my church’s cookbook. This one uses Swiss cheese. It was submitted by a great lady named Marlene who sadly passed away a few years ago. It’s super simple:
Easy Quiche Recipe with variations
Easy Quiche recipes? Quick, easy and delicious. Who doesn’t like that? This is my go-to recipe for quiche (which I LOVE). Ingredients: Meat (if using) such as 1 can (3 oz) of bacon bits, 1 cup of cooked, cubed ham or bacon, or cooked sausage crumbles 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese 1 (9 inch) […]
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe
To me, nothing’s better than chocolate and mint together. I found this double chocolate mint cookies recipe online a couple years ago – this is my own tweaked version. Note: It’s hard to eat only one of these! Double Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe The Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 […]
Homemade Pizza Recipe
Looking for a great Homemade Pizza Recipe? This is my mother-in-law Claudia’s recipe and it’s the BEST! We ask her to make it every time we’re together and it always gets devoured by everyone. It takes a little time but is worth it! Makes 2 round 12” pizzas
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
I recently got this one from a friend (thanks, Nancy!). It is sooo easy and GOOD. All you want in an easy apple crisp recipe! You’ll need: 3-4 Granny Smith (or other) apples – peeled & sliced 1 cup flour (I use 1/2 cup white flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour) 1 cup oatmeal 2 […]
Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy Recipe
This is a delicious and simple Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy Recipe that I got from a friend. They smell SO good when they’re baking in your oven! The pork chops turn out very tender and easy for kids to eat. Pork Chops, bone-in (I used 4 large chops) 2 Tbs. of butter 1 large can of cream […]