There is so much amazing-ness happening in this tray. Yes, amazing-ness. Sometimes there are no words to describe what you see, so I just make them up. Like, amazing-ness. And fantastic-ilicious. (Work with me here...before you know it, you'll be making up words like this too.) Seriously though, it's DELISH - all the lovely Mediterranean and Greek flavors hanging out in … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Beef & Veggie Stirfry
Fakeout-Takeout Straight Outta the Freezer! BOOM. This is super delicious and freezes and thaws beautifully. The steak strips soak in the teriyaki sauce while it thaws, infusing all the delicious flavors deep into the meat. Stir-fry and drop over some rice --- amazing and simple weeknight dinner. Pro Freezer Cooking Tip: Get the steak that is pre-cut into strips at the … [Read more...]
When’s the last time you tallied up how much you spend on food each month?
When's the last time you tallied up how much you spend on food each month? Now, I'm not talking about take-out or special occasion dinners - I mean JUST groceries. If you add up all the trips to the supermarket, Costco or Sam's, and the snack food you grab while at Target, you might be stunned to see that what you thought was a reasonable amount is literally busting your … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
So delicious...such amazing flavors that perfectly melt together and complement each other. Also, don't skip the red wine on this one. I've skipped it before, but in doing so you miss out on the deeper flavors in the sauce. The red wine has a special way of enriching the tomato sauce and enhancing the bell pepper flavors. So don't skip it ;) Buon appetito! See the … [Read more...]
Scallops & Herbed Tomatoes
Hello, budget gourmet!!! I don't often share recipes like this with "super expensive ingredients" - like scallops. But when I do, I still try to budget hack them. Serving these with in season tomatoes and fresh herbs from your garden, over inexpensive pasta, and you'll end up with a budget gourmet meal. This is a freezer friendly meal...as the scallops, tomatoes and herbs … [Read more...]
Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
Heavenly, that is all. These are super simple to put together...you can watch below. I made them on my Dinner Made Easy show on FB Live. Also, please note that I am giving these a very broad bake time because it will depend on the thickness of your pork chops. Thinner pork chops will only take 25 minutes, thicker ones will take up to 40 minutes. You can cook until the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken
THIS MEAL. This might just be the "perfect freezer to slow cooker meal." It's sweet, it's tangy, it cooks perfectly. It's tangy, with a touch of sweet. It's loaded with flavor and nutrients. All the ingredients hold up beautifully being frozen together and you will be the hero at the dinner table serving this one to your family. (And if you forget to take it out of the … [Read more...]
Southwest Shredded Chicken Lasagna
I need to warn you about this meal. You're gonna want to lick your plate clean. While we don't normally let our kids lick their plates, we do on occasion and when we're feeling silly. And we licked our plates at this meal. This recipe does call for jalapenos - which have a bit of kick to them. If you want to "spice it down," then you could use a milder pepper like poblano … [Read more...]
10 Grocery Items You’re Overspending On…Plus 10 Items NOT to Buy at the Grocery Store!
Which of these popular grocery items are you overspending on? Or what other items do I need to add to the list? I know there are others, and you'll see a common theme of "pre-made or pre-packaged" items on this list. Here's my list of most common grocery items that you're spending too much money on: 1. Pre-Made Spice Mixes Make your own. You get way more bang for your … [Read more...]
13 Freezer Friendly Snack Recipes
You wanna know when I pat myself on the back? When I'm grabbing snacks out of the freezer for the kids...and even better, when they are grabbing their own snacks from the freezer. My second son pops those frozen yogurt blueberries like they are candy. And having sliced quick breads and cookie dough or baked cookies available at a moments notice is reason to pat yourself on … [Read more...]