SO. It's getting towards the end of the growing season and it's time to think about what to do with your fresh herbs from the garden. Of course, if you have the right space in your house, you could bring them inside and keep them growing. Or you could get them into the freezer...so that you can have a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce with basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano (or … [Read more...]
Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas
These enchiladas will knock your socks off...literally. They are so delicious and so easy to prepare. (Especially if you have shredded chicken prepared in the freezer. In fact, I think I'm going to rearrange the meal plan I've written up for our family this week and add these to it! Because I know that every plate at our table will be polished, perhaps licked clean! Give them a … [Read more...]
21 Freezer Meals for $150 That Will Rock Your Palate and Make Your Wallet Smile
Friend. Can we chat for a minute?! I am completely blown away by how much you love these meal plans. Seriously, THANK YOU for sharing these plans with your family and friends, emailing me, sharing on Instagram and Facebook and for whatever way you spread the word about these meal plans. I'm filled with gratitude and will continue to work hard to provide great meal plans … [Read more...]
Zucchini Meatballs
In addition to cooked, shredded chicken and spaghetti sauces, I also love having meatballs on hand in the freezer. I generally freeze them before I cook them, so that I can decide later if I want to bake them or saute them and cook with the sauce in a skillet. Meatballs freeze really well and I love knowing that there is a fun and delicious meal waiting for my boys in the … [Read more...]
Cookie Dough
If you have any self-control and have the superpower ability to not eat all the cookie dough right out of the bowl, then this is a great trick for you! Afternoons at my house are hectic, chaotic, much like a circus. I like to keep cookie dough in the freezer for a quick, easy treat to make for the boys in the afternoons. It's not difficult to get my older boys to get the dough … [Read more...]
15 Divine Chocolate Desserts
Cookies, cakes, pies, brownies...doesn't matter. I'll eat them all if they contain chocolate. Maybe not all at one sitting or will I?! Enjoy these 15 Divine Chocolate Desserts! Sharing is optional. Chocolate Cookies Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Waffle Iron Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce & Bolognese Sauce
The recipe/food that I always have alongside the shredded chicken in the freezer is spaghetti sauce. It's so easy to brown 2-3 extra lbs. of ground beef in a large saucepan and mix up a triple batch of sauce. Just be sure to let it cool completely before adding to the freezer bag or container. If freezing in a baggie, remove as much air as you can from the bag and freeze … [Read more...]
6 Tips for More Effective Grocery Shopping
Dave Daniels writes about smart shopping and tips for frugal living especially when it comes to costs in the kitchen. Most people don't get overly excited about their weekly trip to the grocery store, but instead of trudging through the task, learn to make it better. Use these tips to speed up the experience and save some cash. You might actually learn to enjoy shopping for … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 31
I can't believe it's the last day in our series for school lunchbox ideas! I hope that you've gotten some helpful ideas to inspire you this school year. Make sure you check out ALL of our lunchbox ideas below! What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Whole Wheat Muffins (Try my recipes for Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins with no sugar added or my new Whole Wheat … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 30
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Pizza Pockets (try my homemade Grilled Pizza Pockets) Horizon Organic Cheese Stick Grapes & Cherries Marinara … [Read more...]