I’m always looking for frugal and easy ways to feed my family of seven. And, quite honestly, I look to the slow cooker often just so I won’t have to mess with fixing anything during those busy evening hours. This is a variation of the three packet slow cooker roast because all I had on hand was the one packet of ranch dressing mix. I also added some freshly chopped … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets
If you're my uncle, grilling season never ends. But for some of us, it's time to switch over to all those fall comfort foods we love! But before you go switchin' up the menus, you've got to try these Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets. Enjoy this with some rice or grilled garlic bread, and some fresh veggies from the garden or farmer's market. These days there is plenty of harvest, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup
When life is busy it is even more important for my family to find time to eat together. There is something so relaxing about sitting around the table together chatting, laughing, and reconnecting. However, it can be rough to throw together a family dinner when we walk in the door a few minutes before dinner time. Yes, I can throw together a pretty decent meal in 10 minutes, … [Read more...]
Nana’s Berry Easy Cake Mix Cobbler
Beautiful berries. Celebrate summer and enjoy a special occasion cobbler. Especially easy with a store-bought cake mix. This recipe works for any berries you come across. Those growing in your garden or those you find at the farmer's market or the produce section of your favorite grocery store. Besides the beauty of berries, there's the fact that this feeds a crowd. One … [Read more...]
When Life Gives You Craziness, Respond by Making…
{Imagine a countertop with 10 gallon size baggies. If you're curious, they look like this.} In order to prepare for all the craziness that will become my life in the next 4 weeks, I've decided to take the stress out of at least 1 area of my life...dinner. Between the contracts, earnest money checks, meetings, inspections, bubble wrap and packing tape, there's the last week … [Read more...]
Grilled Italian Chicken Panini
While I love a great salad for lunch most days, I also like to mix things up...and this panini is the perfect way to do that! It calls for things that you probably already have on hand...marinara, chicken, tomato and cheese. Panini sandwiches cook beautifully in a skillet, Panini press, quesadilla maker, and on the grill! Before we get to my favorite new Panini recipe, here … [Read more...]
Grilled Beef Fajita Taquitos with Avocado Ranch Sauce
I just love getting crazy in the kitchen, working hard to be creative with ingredients that I have in my pantry or freezer, to come up with a delicious and nutritious dinner for my guys! This meal is one of those! I chose tortillas. Flour tortillas specifically, because I have a weakness for them. They hold a special place in my heart. Whether they're stuffed with breakfast … [Read more...]
Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I love pulled pork sandwiches. My husband adores pulled pork sandwiches. My son is wild about pulled pork sandwiches. This pulled pork recipe is easy, delicious and healthy. It is made at least a day before for improved flavor. Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches This pulled pork recipe is easy, delicious and healthy. 1 medium onion, … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Pepper Grill-Fry
We have been doing quite a bit of grilling these last few weeks...because it's just too too too hot for this mama to want to heat up her kitchen. I've shared another delicious grill-fry for you guys over on the Mushroom Channel's blog...make haste to get the recipe, so you can grill it up next week! Mushroom and Pepper Grill-Fry … [Read more...]
Allergy Free Garlic Chicken Skillet
This my friends is a deceptively simple, knock your socks off dinner. It's a new favorite of my husband's and is super simple to make as allergy friendly as you need it to be. Here you see I have it served on pasta but you could just as easily serve it on a bed of brown rice or a gluten free pasta of your choice. Allergy Free Garlic Chicken Skillet A simple … [Read more...]