Here's a pantry/freezer challenge meal that I made earlier this month. This was very much an experiment... And when I make it again, I'd use Swiss cheese. Not Feta. As part of making a little more room in the pantry and freezer, I have found myself rummaging through each every afternoon looking for something to concoct. Sometimes it's an old recipe from the site, other … [Read more...]
Grilled Sage Chicken Packets
Talk about flavorful. I'm amazed at how 1 sprig of sage can make such a difference in the flavor of the chicken...but, of course, the cooking method has infuse that flavor too! In addition to flavorful, it's simple too. Drop the chicken onto a piece of foil and add the sage, some diced onions, olive oil and vinegar. I add a few drops of vinegar to the grill packet as … [Read more...]
Sharon’s Biscuit Pizza
Here is my biscuit pizza crust can be whipped up quickly...and is very filling for hungry teenagers. We normally have this when only a couple of the children are at home. It serves 4, but could easily be doubled to serve 8. Any leftovers can be saved in the fridge and reheated the next day. Homemade Biscuit Pizza Yield - 4 8" pizzas Preparation Time - 15 … [Read more...]
Beef Fajita Skillet Dinner
This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! While we the thermometers hit the triple digit mark, no one wants to heat up their kitchen...but you also might not want to stand outside and sweat the afternoon away in front of the grill either. If that's the case for you, then a simple skillet dinner that only takes … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Cook Corn on the Cob
It's time for another rowdy edition of "5 Ways." (OK. Maybe rowdy isn't the best word. Corny would be better, yes?!) Just throw on some crazy music in the background and we'll have a little rowdy, corny party, shall we?! Buttery Succotash with Dill Corn and Salsa Tortilla Soup Corn and Sausage Casserole All Natural Microwave Popcorn Dana's Corn Salad So … [Read more...]
Corn Salad
Are you hot yet? In these dog days of summer, I have been experimenting with fresh recipes for hot summer nights. I have been loving vegetable salad recipes that feature summer produce in a new way. This is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It is a change from the classic corn on the cob and is a great make ahead dish to bring on a … [Read more...]
Garden Reminder – Fertilize and Hydrate
Just a friendly reminder to continue to keep your garden nice and hydrated as we move into the dog days of summer. If you feel thirsty, chances are your plants are thirsty too! On the hot, hot, hot days, don't be afraid to water twice. I will often do a light misting in the morning, then a good heavy soaking in the evening. Also, it's middle of the summer...perfect time … [Read more...]
Twice Baked-Grilled Potatoes
Here's a new concept for you. Twice baked 'taters. Except you bake. Then grill. (Instead of bake twice.) And when I baked mine, I did so in the slow cooker...out on the porch (a trick I learned from Lynn when I was pregnant with Tyler...I couldn't stand the smell of cooking food, so I'd put the slow cooker out on the porch to cook and I didn't have to smell it and … [Read more...]
3 Meals From One Roast Chicken
Erin here - Add this to your next batch cooking day plan!!! It always feels great when we can make a meal go just as far as possible, and this is one of my favorite ways to stretch a whole chicken into three meals. In addition to saving on the budget, it also saves a lot of prep time in the kitchen and makes it easy to plan meals for the week - perfect for these busy summer … [Read more...]
Orange, Mango, Banana Dessert Smoothies
I love smoothies. While I normally make them with milk or yogurt, but what happens when you substitute ice cream for the milk?! Voila...a dessert smoothie! Now, get to sneaking in these Vitamin C packed orange gems in more places than your dessert smoothies! Orange, Mango, Banana Dessert Smoothies Now, get to sneaking in these Vitamin C packed orange gems in … [Read more...]