Top 10 recipes of 2022 from $5 dinners A delicious, freezer-friendly hash brown and beef casserole – the perfect recipe for meat and potato lovers! Get the recipe! You don’t need a fancy, expensive rice cooker to cook the perfect sticky rice—just like your favorite snack dish served up. You only need an instant pot. … Read more
Enchilada pasta bake – Cheese, chicken and warming spices come together for the ultimate comfort casserole. Perfect for a weeknight Mexican night out or to add lots of flavor to your next potluck. Sometimes, when I’m in the mood for effortless Mexican food, I’ll make a Beef Enchilada Casserole or a Chile Relleno Casserole. Do … Read more
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
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 – 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
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
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
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
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
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