This is a classic example of being creative with ingredients you have on hand. I made this for us early last week...using up the tomatoes from Aldi from the week before, and the feta cheese from Monday's shopping trip. Also, this is another example of a meal that uses an "expensive ingredient," that is paired with a few other inexpensive ingredients and pantry staples to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto With Bowtie Pasta
We do a lot of bulk cooking because our schedules are crazy during the week but we really prefer to serve home cooked meals to our five kids. This is a super simple recipe as well as a great way to cook once and eat many times! I just bought 40 pounds of boneless chicken breast for a great deal but I need to get it put up in the freezer pretty quickly so I put half of … [Read more...]
Stovetop Mac n Cheese
Jenna emailed this recipe to me from White on Rice Couple. And I was so skeptical that I had to try it...even though I rarely make Mac n Cheese because of the boy's dairy allergies. I made it anyways, and it worked out perfectly... Right before Christmas, Ryan woke up one morning with a fully body rash. After grilling him about what he ate at school the day before, thinking … [Read more...]
No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake – Freezer Friendly
I'm tempted to dub this first week of the year, "Mac n Cheese Week." But I won't. Today, I'm sending over to check out this recipe for No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake from Mom on a Mission. And on Friday, I'll be sharing another awesome way to cook mac n cheese. And likely what I'll be making myself for lunch at least once a week through the winter. #comfortfood Photo … [Read more...]
No-Boil, Freezer Friendly Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe
Do you want to make a casserole without a bowl, a spoon or a pot? You do? Then this is the delicious pasta casserole for you. Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe is so scrumptious! I make this often and double to have extra in my freezer to give away to a friend in need, or for a busy weeknight meal. You DO NOT cook the manicotti prior to filling and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Lazy. This is me...being lazy. I've been wanting to make some orange chicken for a while...recently had a conversation with a friend about it...and couldn't put it off any longer. She shared a recipe with me and we decided that it would work with frozen vegetables too. And the result was lovely fake-out take-out meal. Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Skip the take … [Read more...]
Sharon’s Macaroni Casserole
My 18 year old son created this recipe when there wasn't much left in the pantry and fridge...those are always the best. It turned out great and is a favorite with my teens! It is easy to make and feeds a crowd. This recipe uses American cheese, however, shredded cheddar or mozzarella would work even better. But you can use whatever kind of cheese you have on hand. … [Read more...]
Southwest Pasta Skillet
This quick and easy recipe was inspired by mushy salad greens. I had plans to make taco salad and had already started browning the hamburger when I pulled the lettuce out of the refrigerator and discovered it had turned. I didn't have a lot of time to come up with a new dinner plan. I surveyed the cupboards and fridge and decided to use the beans and tomatoes that I was going … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Pasta
Kelly sent this recipe for 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta from Oh She Glows. She'd made it, loved it, and thought it might be helpful for those dealing with food allergies...and can't do white sauces with pasta. I was mainly intrigued because it was "something else to do with spaghetti noodles." We eat spaghetti on average 3-4 times a month...usually with a meat or marinara … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
When I first learned that Ryan did indeed have an allergy to dairy (after having suspected it for many months), I really started scouring labels. I knew for the most part what did and didn't have dairy or milk, but it can very sneaky and often finds it's way into a wide variety of processed foods. One of the items I quickly discovered that contained milk or cheese was jarred … [Read more...]