I'm tempted to dub this first week of the year, "Mac n Cheese Week." But I won't. Today, I'm sending over to check out this recipe for No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake from Mom on a Mission. And on Friday, I'll be sharing another awesome way to cook mac n cheese. And likely what I'll be making myself for lunch at least once a week through the winter. #comfortfood Photo … [Read more...]
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
I made these enchilada gems for my husband and his dude friends...just before Christmas. We hosted a guys night and I made 2 pans of these for the guys to snack on. (And I may have had a few...in the name of quality control!) The recipe is written for 2 pans...but you could easily half the recipe to make it for just 1 pan. And before you go all "these can't be real … [Read more...]
$5 Dinners – Top 10 Recipes from 2011
Yesterday I shared the top 5 recipes from the One Dish Dinners website...and today I'm sharing the top 10 recipes from $5 Dinners in 2011. There is some serious yummi-ness on this list...you have got to put some of these on your next meal plan! The only particular-ness to the order of these is...well, they really are in no particular order! Bon appetit! Pumpkin Pie French … [Read more...]
One Dish Dinners – Top 5 Recipes from 2011
Here are the top 5 recipes from One Dish Dinners, since we started it in March of 2011. My One Dish Dinners cookbook with these recipes and many, many, many more will be out in stores and on shelves in August 2012! Pizza Penne Bake Curried Quinoa with Chicken and Peas Southwest Mac n Cheese Loaded Potato Frittata Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Food During Holiday Craziness
Are you rushing around finishing Christmas gifts only to be tempted by fast food, take out and expensive snacks in the check out lane? Are you exhausted from staying up late wrapping presents and have no motivation to make dinner? During these busy holiday days, you can spend much more on food as you cope with more dinners out and less time in the kitchen. Here are a … [Read more...]
Easy Appetizer: Roll Ups Two Ways
Party food! Both frugal and easy to make in large quantities with just three to four ingredients. This recipe I learned from my Aunt Patti, is one of the most requested. And today I’m sharing two ways to make it! Whip up roll ups with cream cheese, chopped black olives and salsa, as pictured above. Or tuck some of pimento cheese into a tortilla. I offered this as a … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know about Papayas
Lechoza. Lechosa. That's the spanish word for papaya. Pronounced "Le-cho-za." Short e, short 0 sounds. I'd never had a lechoza/papaya until I lived in the Dominican Republic. And there, I had the three trees growing in my front yard. I'll tell you what...there's nothing better than eating fruit that you watched grow and get to pick at the peak ripeness. But even still, … [Read more...]
ROUNDUP: Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipes
If you haven't decided on a casserole for Christmas morning, here are a few ideas for you... Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Bake Meat Lover's Hashbrown Casserole Sausage and Peppers Breakfast Casserole Slow Cooker Egg Casserole with Sausage and Red Pepper, Spiced Make Ahead French Toast Casserole Blueberry Breakfast Bake Caramel Apple Breakfast Casserole … [Read more...]
Frosty’s Fudge
I sent a batch of this amazing fudge to my husband's office a few weeks back. It was cleared out before lunch! Fudge. Oh, fudge. Fudge is the perfect holiday sweet - rich, warm, cozy and soothing. As long as you can keep yourself from having too many squares and avoid a tummy ache, fudge is a delightful holiday treat. If you are the recipient of several boxes of fudge and … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup with Mini Baguettes
Last week I shared my idea for Sister Schubert's Soft Pretzel Rolls (Spicy Turkey Cranberry Pretzel-wiches), and today I'm sharing my idea for the new Mini Baquettes. Eating the mini-baguettes straight out of the oven, slathered with butter or garlic butter isn't a bad idea at all. They will melt in your mouth when you eat them that way, and you'll have a hard time eating … [Read more...]