{Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!} So here is the first in a series of 'grocery hacks' or price comparisons for buying a convenience product vs. making it yourself. I'm totally not surprised at who won this 'price comparison' and 'grocery hack' competition. I'm just surprised at by how much they won! And by how it didn't take that long to pull the DIY packets together! I … [Read more...]
Edamame Coconut Curry
Today is Chinese New Year! And as you know because you are an amazing super-deal-shopper, when a holiday comes around, the sales are good. Right now, soybeans called edamame, coconut milk, and other Asian flavors are readily available at awesome prices! Here's one of our favorite Asian recipes that is gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. It's easy and fast. It's a … [Read more...]
Simple Salmon Sandwich
We might need to declare this 'lunch recipes' week...although any of the recipes could be served for a simple supper on a busy weeknight, they'd also make for a delicious lunch. In fact, I'm skipping a salad for lunch today and having sliders instead. I'll be back to salads tomorrow, and sharing a crazy delicious new salad with you on Friday! I don't share too many seafood … [Read more...]
Ham & Cheese Sliders with Honey Mustard
I'm not sure that a meal could be more simple than this. Well, maybe it could...but this is seriously a delicious mini-sandwich. Or slider. Sliders are a favorite around here...they are super kid friendly, and you don't have half eaten burgers left behind by little people who aren't big enough (or in the middle of a growth spurt) to eat an entire burger or sandwich. Just … [Read more...]
Thin Mint Brownies
Alright. I totally wasn't anticipating to find Girl Scout cookies until later this month or early next month. But I found some in a 'drive through' situation (FTW!)...and bought some. And then promptly ate them. But while I wait for my beloved Thin Mints, I can always count on these brownies. It's a few simple additions to any brownie batter that really matters! I prefer … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies
Yup, yup. This is a super basic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, with the chocolate chips swapped out for cinnamon chips, plus the addition of a secret spice. Two weeks ago, I snatched a couple bags from the store to try in a new recipe and ended up with some extra cinnamon chips so I made these amazing cookies. These might become 'our family cookie'... One kid likes … [Read more...]
Italian Salad with Homemade Balsamic Dressing
I love me some balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It's a RARE occasion that I don't order it with a salad when out for dinner. And I LOVE to make it at home for my lunch salads. {More on my recent 'saladforlunch-atarian' confession.} I think balsamic vinaigrette 'goes' on just about any salad, but it's especially delicious on this Italian inspired salad. Toss this gluten free … [Read more...]
Tired of Planning & Making Dinner Every Night? I Can Help with the New 6-Week Slow Cooker Menu Plan!!!
We have a brand spankin' new menu plan available for you...and it's not quite like all the others we have available. This is the plan for all you exhausted, overworked, stressed moms and dads who are just trying to get dinner on the table. While it might sound crazy to have a slow cooker meal for dinner every night, it's really not. It's actually quite genius if you ask … [Read more...]
Bacon & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
I don't normally spend much time making lunch. Unless I'm making this beautiful sandwich. It's usually made on the weekends...when I don't have to rush the baking the bacon or caramelizing the onions. Or, you could totally make this for dinner too. Would be great with a simple side salad or with some tomato soup. Or if I'm really craving it during the week, I'll get the … [Read more...]
BLT Salad
So. I'm a 'salad-for-lunch-atarian.' I eat salads for lunch almost every day. 6.5 times a week. And the day that I don't have salad, I have bowl of black bean or vegetable soup. Really, just to keep from being burnt out on salads for lunch. I usually throw 2 to 3 veggies on top, depending on what's in the fridge from the sales that week. I sometimes add protein on top - … [Read more...]