So many times I turn to the slow cooker for feeding my family. And often I try to put a new spin on a family favorite recipe just to make it stretch a little further for those hungry teens. Recently I paired two different slow cooker recipes. The result was delicious! My friend Phyllis, at Household Ways, inspired my Slow Cooker Old Bay Chicken recipe. I made a new … [Read more...]
Gourmet Homemade Microwave Popcorn
There are controversial chemicals in packaged microwave popcorn but our family loves to eat popcorn as a healthy snack, and I really enjoy the convenience of popping it in the microwave, so we simply make our own using brown paper lunch bags. It's quick and easy to make and also costs a fraction of the price of the packaged variety. All you need are a few simple … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes
I've been on a potato kick lately. Big, big potato kick. Totally pregnancy related. But still, a big kick. I think it's the butter. I generally eat a low-fat diet and I sense that when baby needs to grow and needs some fat, I crave potatoes. Because my body knows that I will slather butter all over them and get some good fat into the potato. (Amazing, I think, how the … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Chex Party Mix
I wanted to make a treat for my family to snack on while we were decorating the tree, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time making it, so I came up with this fast and easy recipe for Peppermint Bark Chex Party Mix. To crush the candy canes without making a mess, place them in a ZipLoc bag and then roll a rolling pin over them. The Rice Chex added a delightful … [Read more...]
Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing
I love fruit in my stuffing. Whether it's cranberries, apples or dried cherries, I love how the sweetness from the fruit brings out savory and salty flavors in the stuffing. Paired with the earthy and hearty texture of mushrooms, it's a popular combination well beyond the Thanksgiving table. I also like to add a little extra broth to my stuffing because I like to keep it … [Read more...]
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion
I think I need a support group. Specifically, a Caramelized Onions support group. I could eat caramelized onions by the spoonful. I love the way they taste. I love the way they make my house smell when they are caramelizing. And I love the way they make mashed potatoes taste better. I will be taking these to our Thanksgiving feast. Rest assured. Mashed Potatoes with … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oven Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
{Repin it} I've posted a new recipe for Gluten Free Oven Blueberry Pancakes over on my Food Allergies on a Budget Website! Print, save or share with your GF friends! … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cranberry-Apple Pork Roast
So pork tenderloins were on super sale last week. So I bought one...with the intention of cutting it in half to use for 2 meals. I'd originally thought I would make 2 different meals, but as I was mixing this recipe up...I was completely overcome with the smells of the cranberry sauce and the many holiday memories that came with it. I got out another apple and another can of … [Read more...]
101 Chili Recipes from Around the Web
I'm on a mission here y'all. Our family loves chili...for several reasons. It's one of the few "soups" that I know that all the boys will eat (even if one still picks around any beans), it's generally very inexpensive to make, and it makes us all feel warm and cozy inside. So that brings me to my mission...gather 101 Chili Recipes from around the web. Of course, the best … [Read more...]
Wonton Quiche Cups
When putting together our weekly meal plans I always like to have a breakfast for dinner night once a week because it's a great way to reduce our grocery budget, since breakfast entrees are typically cheaper. These wonton quiche cups are a fun way to prepare and serve eggs for supper, or we also like to have them for holiday brunches because they're simple to prepare but look … [Read more...]