Easy Crab Rangoon Dip | Dinner, dishes and desserts

Crab Rangoon Dip – Classic crab rangoon filling made into a warm dip with deep fried won tan wrappers for dippers. Ideal for parties or just for snacking. Appetizers should be considered a separate food group in my opinion. You can make a meal out of them, and they’re just so damn good! It can … Read more

Merry Christmas from the Chases – $5 Dinner

For the past few weeks, “taking a family Christmas picture” has been on my to-do list every week. And every week it was postponed to the next week. There’s still time. They don’t mail Christmas cards, so you really have until 12/23 to get this done. That was the story going through my mind…as I … Read more

split pea soup with ham)

Split Pea Soup – Using leftover ham makes the best soup! This pea and ham soup is flavorful, delicious and a great meal! I’m a big soup lover, especially when it’s cold outside. It’s the best way to warm up on a cold night. Also, it’s my excuse to have fresh bread. These honey butter … Read more

This week for dinner: week 761 weekly menu

Monday 12 December 2022 We have our house back and beautiful hickory hardwood floors! I feel very grateful. And now it’s time for birthday and Christmas parties! MONDAY: Soup Night (picked up some soups at Von’s) TUESDAY: THE WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Anna’s birthday party what she wants! SATURDAY: Cate’s birthday party, ordering pizza for the … Read more

This week for dinner: week 760 weekly menu

Monday 5 December 2022 Long time no see! The day after Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the floor demolition at our home. Unsurprisingly, the past week has been insane. So no menu plan last week. But we’ve got our kitchen back now (yay!) and we’re tired of eating out/spending money on takeout. It’s time to … Read more

12 Day Budget Comfort Food

These Budget Comfort Foods are easy, frugal, and cozy! If you want all that comfort food but don’t want to spend all your hard earned money at the grocery store – these are the recipes for you! As grocery price inflation drags on and we start focusing more and more on our grocery spending, I’ve … Read more

This Week for Dinner: Week 759 Menu + Thanksgiving!

Monday 21 November 2022 You know what’s so great about having family close by, something we never had until two years ago? Thanksgiving cooking help! Not only do I not have to cook everything, but we get more food. It’s a Dream. MONDAY WEDNESDAY: NO IDEA. We’re painting our kitchen, which needs to be done … Read more

15 Yummy Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers – $5 Dinner

Say goodbye to boring leftovers and stop worrying about food waste. These Thanksgiving leftover recipes are groundbreaking and the whole family will love them! It’s quite traditional to enjoy a break from the kitchen after Thanksgiving, as many leftovers can be thrown at hungry family members. But what do you do when you’re fed up … Read more

This week for dinner: week 758 weekly menu

Monday 14 November 2022 Hi! Sorry I was absent last week… I lead communications at my company and we announced a proposed merger, so I basically did nothing but work. But I’m back to normal, thank God! MONDAY: TUESDAY: THE WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Spicy Chicken Tacos (will get the pre-marinated chicken thighs from … Read more

Practical and inexpensive Christmas gifts

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