Diapers. Oh diapers. They are expensive...but they don't have to be. (I don't use cloth diapers. I explain here.) My goal, as with everything, is to pay as little as possible...and this rings especially true with diapers...as I buy them often. I watch the drugstore circulars and the grocery store circulars to see if there are any great deals to be had. (I use … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Calzones
These didn't stay on our plates very long! And, they are completely freezer friendly, so be sure to make a big batch and freeze for a future meal! (Freeze after baking.) Pepperoni Calzones These are just so fun and so delicious! 1 cup water1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt1 cup whole wheat flour2 cups white flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pork Chops
I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago...but it really wasn't that long ago! But at the same time, it's been too long. Y'all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on "time"...to warp speed. (It's all happening too fast...they are growing up way to fast.) Again. I digress! Anyhoo. Made this using some fresh "holiday" (meaning … [Read more...]
Chicken Gumbo with Iceberg Ranch Wedges
This dinner is inspired by a gumbo that my dad had for lunch when we were in Dallas last month. All I knew about gumbo was that people from LA made it. A lot. Call me "gumbo ignorant." I was. But no longer. Did a little research on Wiki...and learned quite a bit. Hop on over there and see how "gumbo savvy" you are! I digress. A simple soup. Err, gumbo! With a whole … [Read more...]
Homemade Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
I was inspired. You see. I like salad. I like lettuce. But straight iceberg lettuce is tough to swallow. It's just so bland. But it's cheap. And a great base for salads. What if I topped it with some STRONG homemade garlic ranch dressing. Like this... A match made in heaven. Be warned: You will suffer from "garlic breath" after eating this. But the fullness of … [Read more...]
Maple Rosemary Chicken with Asparagus
Sounds gourmet-ish, doesn't it?!? My favorite part of this meal, besides... the fact that it was pure delicious-ness, and the fact that the house smelled UH-mazing while it was in the oven, ...was that I was able to take video with my iPhone, upload it straight to You Tube, and then put the videos right on the site. Took just minutes! Expect more … [Read more...]
Black Bean Fajitas
My camera battery is still dead. ***Note to self: Make this quick, and go find that charger. We all really enjoyed this. Even the boys, who mentioned...several times...that their lips were on fire. {Forgive the iPhone photos} Black Bean Fajitas Fast and easy weeknight dinner! Kid approved! 4 cups cooked black beans 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green … [Read more...]
Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry
It's great to be home. And it's great to be back in the kitchen. The first half of the day, I wandered around the kitchen...feeling lost. Lost in my own kitchen! But once dinner time rolled around, I was fully re-acquainted and ready to cook! Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry Your family will love this simple skillet meal! 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. Mmmm... Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. 4 cups water2 cups quick cooking oats ($.20) $.50 containers bought here1 large honeycrisp apple, diced ($1.12)Few dashes of cinnamon ($.05)3-4 Tbsp brown sugar, or other sweetener ($.15)1 tsp lemon juice ($.05) Bring 4 cups … [Read more...]
Sausage Zucchini Bake
So the boys and I spent the last 1o days bouncing around TX and visiting with family and friends...and we are now currently flying back to OH. Yes, I am alone. With 3 small children. In an enclosed metal tube with wings. Save me! Now, while I can't tell you how I'm managing the 2 flights and layover in one of the largest airports in the country (crossing fingers that the … [Read more...]