Healthy, seasonal, 'fix and forget' kind of side dish...or main dish?!? These root vegetables are so delicious and so filling...so much so that I might consider eating them as a meal by themselves. Or maybe with a side salad?! Either way you partake in them, they are delicious. Before we get to the recipe, I've got some tips for you: Place the sweet potatoes on … [Read more...]
Top 12 Recipes from 2016
I'm drooling again...just looking back at these recipes. These recipes are stupid good. That's my way of saying that they are ridiculously good. Crazy good. They are good, gud, goooood! In no particular order, I present to you our top (viewed) recipes from 2016....click on each recipe to view, print, pin, share and save! Here's to a delicious new year... Baked BBQ … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Save on Cleaning Supplies
If you're looking to save in 2017, add these to your "to try" list... When it comes to an area of your grocery budget that you can save money without really feeling a hit, cleaning supplies is on the top of my list. I have shared many times that I like to save on cleaning supplies and toiletries so that I can free up more of my grocery budget for fresh, healthful … [Read more...]
Top 10 MyFreezEasy Recipes from 2016
One year ago today, the behind the scenes work for MyFreezEasy was just getting underway. We officially launched the new website and new freezer meal plans in mid-February and the official membership launched this past June. We have made amazing progress and I'm thrilled with the resources and tools that we have created around the FreezEasy strategy of putting together 10 meals … [Read more...]
MAKE-AHEAD: The Perfect Christmas Morning Sandwich
I adore Christmas morning. I adore the sounds of glee from the boys, as they open their gifts and search their stockings. I adore the time we get to spend all cozy in the living room with our family. I adore sitting on the couch with my coffee in hand, just watching the magical fun of Christmas morning. While I love cooking and making holiday food, I think I love sitting on … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese with Garlic & Dill Appetizer
Here's a super fast and delicious appetizer that will please everyone at your office holiday party, neighborhood potluck, or family gathering. It takes 3 minutes to put together...and might be polished off in 3 minutes too. I made this for Thanksgiving for our family gathering and it was GONE. The kids kept coming back for more - I love when they try and like new foods. … [Read more...]
Pretzel-Crusted Ranch Chicken Tenders
Where's the Ranch??? You might be wondering why there is ketchup pictured, and not Ranch dressing??? Look a little more closely, and you'll see the Ranch... It's mixed in with the crushed pretzels. You could totes serve these with Ranch...but Ranch plus Ranch...might be too much Ranch. Or maybe there's not such a thing as too much Ranch??? GONE. These were GONE, in … [Read more...]
Maple-Iced Apple Pie Bars
Please pardon the i-phone picts. These babies were the hit of our family's Thanksgiving dinner! We were attending the meal with extended family and I decided that I needed more than a pie plate for the larger crowd. So, I ended up making apple pie bars...and then added a maple-tinted icing to the top, just before serving! (Want to take these to the next level? Add ice … [Read more...]
Christmas Lights Cookies
I love to bake. I love to bake with my boys. Especially around the holidays and for giving gifts. We have a baking afternoon planned for this weekend - because we are going to make a ton of cookies for the police officers who direct the traffic at our school entrance every day. The boys are mostly into decorating cookies - and seeing how high of a "frosting mountain" they … [Read more...]
Peppermint Pretzels
Let's talk about these Peppermint Pretzels real quick... These guys make the perfect holiday gift for teachers, mailmen, school office staff, your favorite barista at your local coffee joint. They also make a great snack...for yourself and your family! Here's what we need to talk about...you're gonna wanna eat half of these right after you make them. So you might want to … [Read more...]