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Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

Save on Groceries in 2025

14 Clever & Practical Gadgets I Use Weekly in My Kitchen

January 20, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

14 clever and practical kitchen gadgets

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Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

12 Days of Budget Comfort Foods

December 4, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

12 days of budget friendly comfort foods

These Budget Comfort Foods are simple, frugal, and cozy! … [Read more...]

Practical & Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts

November 4, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes

October 30, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

thanksgiving recipes no turkey

Looking for Non-Turkey Thanksgiving recipes?! If turkey isn't really your thing, or maybe you just want to mix it up a bit - try these scrumptious recipes instead!     I know this may be the unpopular opinion, but turkey really isn't all that delightful for me. I'd rather have a roast or a delicious chicken dish!  I just don't look forward to it … [Read more...]

Sunshine Salmon

September 12, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

sunshine salmon

Sunshine Salmon is a super easy weeknight dinner, with simple ingredients yet complex flavor! Sunshine Salmon Citrus and salmon is such a great flavor combination. Plus, it is so pretty to look at with the fresh slices! 1 lb salmon filletSalt and pepper3 Tbsp orange marmalade1 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp dried dill1 orange1 blood … [Read more...]

Super Quick Dinners for Nights When Everyone Has Activities and Practices

August 15, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

super quick dinners for busy nights

A great list of super quick dinners that you can have on the table in less time it would take to sit in the drive thru lane!  With the hustle and frenzy of back to school season and starting up the activities, practices and events, the calendar looks quite frightful.  It seems that we have something pressing every night of the week, despite my best efforts to keep … [Read more...]

Best Summer Salad Recipes

June 28, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

summer pasta salad

The best summer salad recipes are cool, fresh, and easy to make! These are great for a family dinner or a potluck! Eating your summer salad in the sun or shade is super scrumptious, don't be silly sally! Savor the summer salad under a sunshade while sipping a shasta and singing songs. PARDON ME, and my alliterative moment there!  No matter how you say it, and … [Read more...]

Low-Cook Recipes for Quick & Easy Meals

June 7, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

low-cook recipes

It's summer and we don't want to heat up the kitchen too much, but we also can't have cereal every single night?!? Introducing: Low-Cook Recipes for Quick and Easy Meals to Make this Summer! What is a Low-Cook Recipe?  So, Erin...what is a low-cook recipe?!  I'm glad you asked! First, let's define what it is not... It's not a "no-cook" … [Read more...]

Georgia Peach Pie

May 24, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

georgia peach pie

It's likely taking a bite out of a slice of summer. Peach pie just screams summer to my taste buds.  And this homemade pie, with fresh peaches from Georgia, is beyond scrumptious.  Get this made for your next summer gathering or summer dessert at home. Enjoy!  Georgia Peach Pie A scrumptious pie made with fresh peaches from Georgia. The very … [Read more...]

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