Another Monday…another meal plan! Check out what we’ll be having this week!!!
Want a sneak peak at what coupons are in this Sunday’s paper? Coming tomorrow…Smart Source, plus Red Plum…same as last week! Check out the Sunday Coupon Preview! Now why would I want to know what coupons are in the newspaper ahead of time…you might ask!?! If there are couposn for your favorite products…or coupons for [...]
UPDATED!!! Time change for Houston Cookbook Signing I wanted to remind everyone of the cookbook signings that I have coming up in February!!! Cincinnati: Tuesday, February 2nd, 7-9 pm Nashville: Thursday, February 4th, 7-9 pm Fort Worth: Saturday, February 13th, 2-4 pm Houston: Monday, February 15th, 6-8 pm San Antonio: Wednesday, February 17th, 7-9 pm [...]
It’s not my fault. It’s not! I am a chocoholic. And I need a support group! So who’s fault is it…perhaps the fault of the market where I found these raspberry chips. Perhaps the fault of this beautiful post of Jenny’s that I stumbled upon. Perhaps the fault of all the Valentine’s Day chocolate that [...]
At this point, we’re just throwing things together…a little of this from the freezer with a little of that from the pantry! But I must say…this is a WINNER!!! (You know it’s a winner when you arrive at the dinner table half full because you’ve been sneaking bites from the skillet!) Video Disclaimers Please excuse [...]
As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal…inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I’ve seen at the store. But I guarantee this tastes better!!! I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays…and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)…and some marked [...]
The Pantry Challenge continues…Tonight’s “throw together” is the Jalapeno Chicken Bake! Le Ingredients. Nothing fancy…just a can of Zesty Jalapeno Diced Tomatoes, some spices and chicken…but it was a HIT at our table! Ingredients 1.2 lb. package chicken tenderloins ($2.27) 1 tsp garlic powder ($.05) Salt and Pepper, couple dashes 1 can Zesty Jalapeno diced [...]
Operator fail. Chef fail. I shall explain! This is the other salmon that I bought when on sale for $2.99/lb. I immediately added the marinade, wrapped it up in foil, put it into a plastic freezer baggie and froze it. Operator fail. I forgot to mark which side of the salmon was “up” before freezing [...]
For me, lunchtime on a pantry challenge has been the most challenging. But I managed to come up with a delicious and simple salad, using up the $.69 bag of lettuce I bought last week! Canned mandarin oranges Slivered Almonds Italian dressing There you have it…a simple, delicious and nutritious lunch from the pantry! Other [...]












