We adore energy bites. I make them a few times a month for after school snacks and try to keep "stock" on hand. Most energy bites have dried fruit, some nuts, some dates and a sweetener (in this case, cherry preserves.) If I have time, I'll mix them up in the morning and put them into the fridge. It might sound crazy that I have extra time in the mornings to spend … [Read more...]
See How The Grocery Budget Makeover Will Change Your Life…
Friend, parent of hungry children, wannabe couponer and/or meal planner. Today I want to tell you about my grocery budget makeover. Listen up, because I'm about to revolutionize the way you shop for groceries. At the end of it all, you'll have time on your hands and leftover money in your pocket. BOOM! I’ve assembled an arsenal … [Read more...]
Beef & Bean Oven Nachos
Dare I admit that this is one of those meals that I would plop right onto the table and let the kids dig from the dish. (Yes, I'd let it cool a bit so the glass dish isn't hot to the touch. And yes, I'd help my younger toddler.) But I know we all have 'those' afternoons where you just want to drop dinner on the table and let the big kids dig for themselves. Well, this is … [Read more...]
Blondie Toffee Brownies
Your favorite blondie brownies just got a 'flavor lift.' These beauties are crazy tasty and make a perfect, easy weeknight snack. Quickly whip up the batter, then mix in some toffee chips, white chocolate chips and some chopped pecans. Chopped walnuts would work too. Combine it all and add to parchment lined baking dish. This recipe makes 9x13. Because we love … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Stuffed French Toast
This right here. Ridiculously delicious. I'm not gonna lie...it's a little bit of a production to get it all together. (It takes 3 bowls and a 9x13.) But it's so totally worth it. Here's the topping in bowl #1. Here's the egg-pumpkin mixture in bowl #2. Here's the bread, ready to be cut up into pieces. Here's the cream cheese 'filling' that … [Read more...]
Multi-Grain and Nut Pancakes
I have a little thing about homemade pancakes. I can't seem to make the same ones twice. (Well, maybe I do!) But I love doctoring up the batter with fresh fruit, chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, and nuts. I've got a special multi-grain version to share with you today...using whole wheat, cornmeal and oats. Plus some pecans and walnuts. These pancakes are a perfect way to use … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
Here we are. The final day of August. And the final new recipe in my 31 Days of 31-Minute Meals series. This past month, we have shared some amazing quick and easy dinners that you can have on the table in 31 minutes or less. We resurrected our favorite older recipes that can be made in less than 31 minutes. We also shared a bunch of brand new recipes this month. And we're … [Read more...]
Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon & Peas
That bowlful of goodness right there...that'll make your taste buds do back flips. It starts with a homemade cream sauce. Get it going and then stir in the bacon and peas. While the sauce is simmering, you 'cook' the gnocchi. I put quotes around the 'cook' because it just takes a few minutes for them to 'float in the pot.' It really only takes a minute or two once … [Read more...]
Pork Chops, Red Potatoes & Apple Skillet Dinner
A meat and potatoes meal in under 30 minutes...you betcha! Our family adores this meal...my oldest son is obsessed with pork chops and this quick skillet meal is one that he likes to help me with. I love getting to teach my boys basic cooking skills...it just helps knowing that they won't have to survive on boxed foods when they are older :) Apples are a great complement … [Read more...]
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
Okay. Let's talk about this salad really fast. I'm including it in this 31-Minutes Meals series for a few reasons. But there's a 'but.' This Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is so so so good. Not only because of the rich flavor of the homemade dressing. But because it's CHEAP. Cole slaw is cheap. Ramen is cheap. (Yes, I toss the seasoning packet. Ick.) Chicken (when bought on … [Read more...]