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...]
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce is a traditional Argentinian sauce. It is the consistency of pesto and is usually served over grilled steak. But I serve it over everything I can because it is a great way to use up surplus parsley and cilantro. I dial down the heat on this sauce for my children, but you can make it hotter by substituting a hot pepper for the bell pepper. I love when the … [Read more...]
Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Clearin'. It. Out. We enjoyed this tilapia (on sale for $1.99/lb!) with Brussels sprouts from the freezer, and rolls from the freezer. Summertime Pantry Challenge continues... Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes A pantry and freezer clear out created this magical meal! 4 frozen tilapia fillets1 large egg (whisked)1/2 cup bread … [Read more...]
Summer Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Coconut
Talk about a healthy, sweet summer treat?! After all the chocolate and brownies as the past few desserts, I thought it might be time for some 'dessert of the month detox'! ;) And what better way than with fresh fruit, honey and unsweetened coconut! Or sweetened coconut flakes if you insist on having sugar in your dessert. Or if that's what you've got on … [Read more...]