How to prepare SIX meals in LESS THAN 30 MINUTES with this 5-Ingredient Meal Plan! I don't know about you, but it makes my heart happy when a recipe only needs a handful of ingredients. And when they are "normal" ingredients, too! You know what I'm talking about. Ingredients you often have in your kitchen, and are commonly found at a typical grocery store. So I made a … [Read more...]
Non-Eggy Breakfasts, Because Holy Egg Prices!
A list of non-egg based breakfasts, because whoa egg prices! If you haven't heard about or noticed the recent egg price inflation, it's affecting just about every corner of the US. Apparently we are having a supply issue because of an avian flu outbreak in the fall. Given this, we should see prices ease off as the supply rebalances. But in the meantime, I'll be making … [Read more...]
14 Clever & Practical Gadgets I Use Weekly in My Kitchen
Pesto Chicken Sandwiches
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
These Budget Comfort Foods are simple, frugal, and cozy! … [Read more...]
Practical & Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts
Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes
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...]
Casserole Recipes to Double & Freeze
Save money and save time with these casserole recipes you can double and freeze! The ultimate budget friendly dinner hack: freezer meals. A simple and easy way to prep freezer meals is to double a recipe and freeze the extra one! I sometimes call this make-one-freeze-one! Or MOFO for short. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Just make sure you have double the ingredients and … [Read more...]
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
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...]