OK, last set of enchiladas, I promise! These enchiladas were one of the recipes that I featured on my recent Today Show appearance...and they are getting rave reviews from those in our $5 Meal Plan private Facebook group! The reason that we've had so many enchiladas as part of this month's 31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes is because they are great freezer meals...and … [Read more...]
8 Make Ahead Smoothie Pack Recipes
If you're like me, you don't have a moment to spare on weekday mornings. I love to have smoothies for breakfast...so having them prepped ahead of time and all the ingredients I need for each batch of smoothie really makes my busy mornings go smoother. (Pun intended.) Set aside a few minutes on the weekend or when you have the energy on a weekday evening and package up what … [Read more...]
Beef & Butternut Squash Stew
Ever since starting this little food blog a few years back, I've been on a mission. Not only to help people to spend less $$ on groceries, but also to help you learn to love new meals and try new foods (maybe that you were afraid to buy because you didn't know what to do with them). Butternut squash is one of those items that people are afraid to buy because they don't want … [Read more...]
6 Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Baked Oatmeal...what's not to love. Easy to whip together and bake. Delicious and scrumptious breakfast (or after school snack, like at my house!) And uber freezer friendly too! Making a double batch of baked oatmeal is super simple...and once it cools down, it's easy to prep for the freezer. I generally slice up a 9x13 pan of baked oatmeal into 12 or 16 squares and then … [Read more...]
5 Tasty Chili Recipes
Chili might be my all time favorite thing to 'double batch' and freeze. I've not met a chili that I didn't like, or that I couldn't freeze. ;) Below are a few of my favorite chili recipes, with all kinds of twists and (not-so) secret ingredients... Chili with Cornbread Waffles (pictured above) Slow Cooker Chili with Skillet Cornbread Sausage … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas
Yes, another enchilada recipe. (In case you missed it, here are the Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas.) Here's what I dig about enchilada recipes. They are so delicious and so easy to put together...but they do take a little bit of time with the rolling and snuggling of the enchiladas in the baking dish. For this reason, I like to make 2 pans at once...one to bake and one for … [Read more...]
15 Best Casserole Recipes
There is something so comforting about casseroles. The taste. The ease of creating. The yummy smells as it's baking. Also, I feel like I'm living in a different era when I throw one together. And, of course, casseroles are usually super adaptable for what you have on hand in your fridge, freezer, and pantry! PLUS...most are freezer friendly so it's easy to whip up a … [Read more...]
Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce
No need to buy the cans of sloppy joe mix (with funky ingredients), when you can make it yourself with spices that you probably already have in the pantry, plus a can of tomato sauce...give it whirl and let me know what you think! (As always, add spices to taste and salt and pepper to taste!) Cooked sloppy joe meat is easy to freeze, thaw, and serve quickly! Homemade … [Read more...]
Homemade Freezer Jam
I will only say one thing about this freezer jam...it's the best way to make your own jam if you don't have all the canning supplies, or if you're afraid to 'can' them or just don't want to! I've got the easy step by step directions waiting for you... Homemade Freezer Jam (No Sugar Added) Favorite Freezer Cooking Supplies: Deep Steam Table Foil Pans 30 ct (8.5 x … [Read more...]
Southwest Macaroni ‘n Cheese
This is a creamy, creamy and delicious version of mac n cheese with a little zip and zest mixed in! Balance the zip and zest with some black beans and corn and you've got the perfect one dish dinner! So many homemade mac 'n cheese recipes call for making your own cheese sauce. This can be intimidating, I know. Which is why I created this recipe for you...no homemade cheese … [Read more...]