Roasted Zucchini with Fresh Herbs and Feta is a great Summer side dish! This would actually be a delicious side for the Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets. A veggie roast during the summer? Turn on my oven? Have you lost your mind, Erin? Yes. But before you start throwing your freshly picked tomatoes at me, hear me out. This recipe includes so many wonderful … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Slow Cooker Ranch Packet Roast
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...]
Freezer Meals for Back to School Lunches
I cannot believe that it is already that time again! My oldest will be going to second grade with my two littles starting preschool. Time to pack my freezer with lunch items to make those rushed mornings easier. Here are some of the best school lunch friendly freezer food ideas from around the web: What are your favorite foods to freeze for lunches? … [Read more...]
Southwestern Egg In A Basket
We love to make these southwestern style eggs in a basket for breakfast on the weekend or even for a late night snack. They're super easy to make and we almost always have the ingredients on hand. Egg in a basket is usually made with toast and has many other names like egg in a nest and toad in a hole. Equally delicious by any name, switching the bread for a tortilla is a fun … [Read more...]
Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Light summer fare. Summer lunch, dinner or as a side dish...and perfect for potlucks! Try this Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce... … [Read more...]
Quick Kitchen Tips
Everybody has little tricks they do to make their meal preparation a little easier. These are some of mine: See that pot of boiling pasta? It can boil at high temperatures and not boil over because I kept a metal spoon in it. The spoon does get hot, so don't grab it with your hands! If you oversalt some soup, throw a peeled potato in to absorb the excess! To … [Read more...]