Cheesy Beef Garlic Bread: Gooey, Garlicky, and Packed with Flavor This cheesy beef garlic bread combines rich, savory beef with buttery, garlicky bread that's loaded with melted cheeses. When I discovered the $1 french loaf bread, I started cooking more with it...because HOLY MOLY it's so cheap and perfect base for a meal like this. Each bite is packed with … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal: A Perfectly Sweet and Filling Breakfast That's Perfect for Busy Weekday Mornings This strawberry banana baked oatmeal combines sweet, ripe bananas and juicy strawberries with hearty oats for a comforting and nutritious breakfast. Baking breakfast at home not only allows you to enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients but also saves you money … [Read more...]
English-Style Pot Roast
Freezer Friendly English-Style Pot Roast English-Style Pot Roast This beef roast has received raving reviews from 6 teens…so far. Your family will love this rich sauce that’s a perfect complement to the beef and potatoes. Enjoy! 2 lbs. beef chuck roastSalt and pepper6 oz. can tomato sauce2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp minced garlic1 … [Read more...]
Fettuccine with Ham and Peas
A rich Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine noodles, salty ham and sweet peas makes for dinner hour perfection. Fettuccine with Ham and Peas is a rich and comforting pasta dish that combines creamy, indulgent sauce with savory and sweet flavors. The smooth homemade Alfredo sauce, made from butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, coats the fettuccine noodles to absolute dinner … [Read more...]
Firecracker Salmon
Freezer Friendly Firecracker Salmon Firecracker Salmon This Firecracker Salmon is so rich and delicious, is perfectly fork tender, and you can control the “heat” by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper you use. Enjoy! 1 lb. salmon filetSalt and pepper3/4 cup chili sauce2 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp brown sugar1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp … [Read more...]
What We Ate This Week – Budget Dinner Ideas for Your Meal Plan
INTRODUCING - What We Ate This Week!!! Use this List of Ultra Budget Recipes that Our Family Enjoyed Last Week for Your Meal Plan Inspiration In 2025, I want to share with you more of what happens in the Chase family kitchen, and how I think about food, feeding my boys healthy dinners that don't break the bank...day in and day out. (Yes, it gets old sometimes...even for … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Salmon & Veggies
This sheet pan salmon and veggies recipe is a quick and healthy meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned with a simple lemon, salt and pepper, that are roasted alongside a colorful mix of vegetables for a flavorful, one-pan dish. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, it's a nutritious and delicious option the whole family will love! Sheet … [Read more...]
Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine
A scrumptious Tuscan Chicken cream sauce over a bed of fettuccine pasta makes for the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! We adore the "tuscan" kind of sauce around here. It's cream based with garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes...usually with spinach. My boys get such a kick out of the spinach "melting" into the sauce. The fettuccine noodles soak up the savory … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Freezer Friendly Italian Sausage Sandwiches Italian Sausage Sandwiches This hearty and satisfying meal is just bursting with flavor, and it’s so easy to put together for the freezer and cook later! These sandwiches are a classic comfort food, perfect for a busy weeknight or casual weekend dinner! 4 Italian sausage links15 oz. can crushed … [Read more...]
Non-Eggy Breakfasts, Because Holy Egg Prices!
A list of non-egg based breakfasts, because whoa egg prices! If you haven't heard about or noticed the recent egg price inflation, it's affecting just about every corner of the US. Apparently we are having a supply issue because of an avian flu outbreak in the fall. Given this, we should see prices ease off as the supply rebalances. But in the meantime, I'll be making … [Read more...]