Quintessential paella has the following key ingredients: green peas, aromatic saffron, and the Latino all-purpose seasoning, Adobo. Don't skip this recipe if you don't have adobo seasoning in your pantry. The first time I heard of adobo seasoning, I asked a friend to show me her bottle. The main ingredients were salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and tumeric. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
I think we should call this one 'break-ssert' because it's part breakfast, part dessert. I've been dying to share this for a few weeks...I let the $5 Meal Plan members have a sneak peek. And here it finally is! This baked oatmeal is crazy-ridiculously delicious. It's more of a dessert really. Or a weekend breakfast...perhaps a breakfast before a morning of basketball games … [Read more...]
A Brief Survey (& 2 Exciting Announcements!)
My friend. I've got a big favor to ask. I'm putting the final touches on the next meal plan in the 20 Meals from Costco for $150 series...it'll be ready in a about a week. (Wahoo!) But before I share it with you, I wanted to get your input. Can you take a minute or two to help me out? I've got a short survey, and I'd really appreciate your thoughts! Take the … [Read more...]
Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Please pardon the iphone photo above. I did what I could with it in my photo editing software, but it's still an iphone photo! ;) I've done a number of stuffed potatoes and sweet potatoes on the site over the years, but never these. I love them because they are a great way to use up leftover chili. In your week's menu, you can schedule a chili meal, perhaps with some … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Bites
When I saw these little gems on my friend Shelley's website, I knew we had to have them...that the boys would love them...and that they would make it on the regular rotation! Our family pretty much loves anything sloppy joe related, these included. Instead of dropping these onto a bun, you bake the meat into biscuit dough. You can totally make your own biscuit dough if … [Read more...]
Chunky Cucumber Salsa
With half of the country basically buried in snow, I thought I'd share a bright and tasty dip with you this week. Spring is coming...it really is! I know that's hard for my northern friends to believe that, but it really will come! This fantastic clean eating, paleo/whole30 friendly recipe for chunky cucumber salsa will bring a burst of flavor and freshness to your taste … [Read more...]
4-Ingredient Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker. 4-Ingredients. 5 minutes prep. I think we might just start eating these every day, forever. Because "easy-easy-easy." Couple notes: I don't count the salt and pepper in the ingredients. Or the sides/buns. So don't send me hate email. ;) There are 3 or 4 ingredients that go into the slow cooker to cook. And that's it. So simple. You … [Read more...]
Pear & Blue Cheese Salad
Did.Someone.Say.Bacon. Bacon Vinaigrette. Yes, yes I did say that. And if you haven't ever made a warm bacon vinaigrette and poured it over a salad that is packed full of other powerful and complementary flavors, you are missing out on an important thing in life. Warm bacon vinaigrette over a spinach salad should definitely be on your food bucket list. And you should … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Price Comparison of New Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal Packets vs. DIY Packets
{Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!} So here is the first in a series of 'grocery hacks' or price comparisons for buying a convenience product vs. making it yourself. I'm totally not surprised at who won this 'price comparison' and 'grocery hack' competition. I'm just surprised at by how much they won! And by how it didn't take that long to pull the DIY packets together! I … [Read more...]
Edamame Coconut Curry
Today is Chinese New Year! And as you know because you are an amazing super-deal-shopper, when a holiday comes around, the sales are good. Right now, soybeans called edamame, coconut milk, and other Asian flavors are readily available at awesome prices! Here's one of our favorite Asian recipes that is gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. It's easy and fast. It's a … [Read more...]