You want to know how I'm planning on surviving the teenage years without spending $8,000 a month of food (yes, I'm exaggerating!)??? This pot of beans right here. Specifically, I plan on making lots and lots and lots and lots of rice and beans over the years. Because it's cheap. And it's filling. And all of my boys will polish their plates when they are loaded with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cuban Style Pork Roast
I miss the Caribbean. I miss the food in the Caribbean. While I've never visited Cuba, I spent 6 years living on the next island over, the Dominican Republic. And the food, oh the food...I miss the food! I love getting to recreate the flavors of the Caribbean in my kitchen now. This Cuban style pork roast combines the acidity and citrus flavors from orange juice and lime … [Read more...]
When It Comes to Meal Planning…Are you Type A, Type B or Type “None”?
I'd be lost without my meal plan. Cheesy, yes...I know. But so so so true. My meal plan is like the life preserver for my sanity. It keeps me from feeling like I'm drowning every afternoon. It keeps me from worrying about dinner throughout the day, and whether or not I need to stop in for ingredients we need. (Because the thought of having to run into the store with … [Read more...]
It’s About Time!!! New 20 Meals Plan Available…get the scoop below!
I know, I know...it's been awhile. Actually, it's been 6 months. (Not that I'm counting or anything.) If you're not sure what I'm referring to, it's been about 6 months since we shared a "20 meals freezer cooking plan." There are a few reasons... I've been focused on spinning off and launching the FreezEasy website - which (if you haven't heard yet) is the new brand … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken with Mustard-Chive Sauce
If you're growing herbs and chives, you must make this. If you're thinking about starting an herb garden, now is the time to get it started. Be sure to add chives to the list. If you're just not that into gardening, grab a packet of fresh chives from the produce section. Or you could use the freeze dried chives on the spices aisle too. However you want to get your … [Read more...]
Ranch Popcorn
You want to know what I love about popcorn? Well, it's a few things. First, it's so ridiculously cheap. Yes, just the kernels...they are crazy cheap when you get a big bag. And I always get a big bag because we go through popcorn quickly. Second, it's so fun to make. My boys LOVE to make popcorn with our electric air popper. (Like this one.) We received ours as a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pomegranate Chicken
Oh my depth of flavor. Just, oh my. Pomegranate juice packs a powerful punch - both in antioxidents and in flavors. This perfectly balanced marinade for chicken calls for pomegranate, a touch of honey, a splash of balsamic vinegar, cumin, and garlic. The honey sweetens up the rich, deep pomegranate flavors, the vinegar adds a nice tang and then there's the addition of a … [Read more...]
What are your “bad habits” in the grocery store?
Can I ask you something personal? Can I ask you about your bad habits...specifically about your bad grocery shopping or grocery spending habits? I know you probably don't want to think about your bad habits...or even want to change them. But when you do make changes to your grocery planning routine before you get to the store...and your shopping habits when you are in … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Breakfast for dinner...always popular and always fun! If you ask any of my older boys what their favorite meals are, "brinner" would be in the top 5 for each of them. And this strawberry syrup...so so so so tasty. So fresh, so sweet, so perfect. I make this syrup with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, sugar and some cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. (You could use all … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My son Charlie has declared these the perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. He's not a fan of chocolate chip cookies. Which I make often. So I find myself making a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies for Charlie and my husband. (Charlie is Steve's mini-me in so many ways...looks, personality, they are both early bird morning people, they don't like chocolate chip cookies but do like … [Read more...]