Guilty. Eating cookie dough guilty, that is. I don't usually eat cookie dough. I will eat chocolate chips out of the bag, but I don't usually eat chocolate chip cookie dough. I am, however, very guilty of eating ginger snap dough. I KNOW...you're not supposed to with the raw egg. (Safe if you are using pasteurized eggs, though!) But it's a risk I'm willing to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
You want to know what makes this pumpkin bread special? And soft. And fluffy. And just perfect? The yogurt, the coconut oil, and the butter. It's a magical combination that makes the perfect pumpkin bread. Also, the lemon extract adds a nice citrus pop to the fall and pumpkin flavors. If you don't have lemon extract, you could use lemon juice...but you won't get the same … [Read more...]
New Meal Plan Available: 20 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals for $150
Need help with meal planning this holiday season? Let me take care of it for you...so you can focus on more important things like getting the best deals on gifts for your family and friends, or making homemade treats for your neighbors and kiddos' teachers! Let me introduce you to the all-new "breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plan" that will save your meals this busy holiday … [Read more...]
Organics Meal Plan! 10 Organic Meals for $100, Using Organic Ingredients from Costco
Are you a home chef trying to feed your family organic meals...without burning a hole in your wallet? What if I gave you a tool to make 10 Freezer-Friendly Organic Dinners (4 servings each!) for $102...that you can have in the freezer in less than 1 hour, hands on time? Let me introduce you to my new organics meal plan… Hey hi my fellow home chef who is trying to … [Read more...]
Freezer-Friendly Ham and Cheese Muffins
This school year is back in full force and these muffins are a great morning breakfast, after-school snack, or quick weekday dinner. I throw them together and have them on the table in around 30 minutes. The kids just eat them up. That keeps the kids happy and helps our whole family keep up with our go-go-go schedule. The recipe is versatile and the flavor is fresh, smoky, … [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...]
FREE Meal Planning Course from $5 Meal Plan!!!
For the past 7 years (yes, the '7th blog birthday' is later this week!!!) I've been on a mission to help people save money on groceries. Along the way, I've also learned how important it is to save time and sanity too. As a working mom with 4 boys with active school and social calendars, I get how frantic life is. But no matter how frantic life gets, I still have to feed my … [Read more...]
20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals for $160 – 3rd Edition is Here, Just in Time for Busy Back-to-School Season
Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours, and then let dinner cook itself in the slow cooker while you go about your busy day? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these … [Read more...]
20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals for $160 – 3rd Edition is Here, Just in Time for Busy Back-to-School Season
Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these busy months. I’ve compiled a fantastic set of recipes that you can “load up” into the freezer … [Read more...]