I love festive food on holidays. I love celebrating our country's independence with lots of red, white and blue foods...and in this case it's pancakes for breakfast with strawberries, blueberries and ground almonds. Red. White. Blue. BOOM. I plan on making these again in a few weeks when we celebrate our Independence Day here in the US. Hope you enjoy! What are your … [Read more...]
Cumin Pork Roast with Black Beans
I have a kid who doesn't like beans. He'll eat a few bites, but with hesitation! The other three kiddos have no issues with beans...in fact, last night the baby (toddler, really!) had beans and bean juice all over him. It was on his chin, his chest, his arms, his legs. He had a bib on, but he really needed a 'body bib.' When we eat spaghetti, I generally remove all of his … [Read more...]
Organic Ingredient Price List for Costco
The reason that our family decided to get a Costco membership is because of the rice milk. 5 of 6 family members are rice milk drinkers and the cost difference of buying rice milk at Costco vs. the grocery store allows us to 'pay our membership fee back' in about 10 weeks time. I've been pleasantly surprised by many of their products and prices...and very surprised and pleased … [Read more...]
Overnight Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal
I really wasn't sure if this was going to work. I've been wanting to try it for some time. I read on my friend Stephanie's blog that she made it and it worked. I read her advice and tips and decided to go for the 'overnight' concept. Because I wanted it nice and warm in the morning for my boys! It worked. Totally worked. Didn't burn on the edges. Was completely cooked … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Bowls
This recipe is featured in the 21 Gluten Free Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. I had the most fun making these Sloppy Joes...probably the most fun time ever making Sloppy Joes. Reason being...I had help from the oldest sous chef in the house. Ryan is almost 9 and I decided to use … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion & Barbecue Meatloaf
Sometimes I wish I blogged only about burgers. Just burgers, that is all. Because I adore burgers...grilled at home, from a restaurant, even fast food (but Whataburger only!) burgers. Here's one of my all time favorite burger. I think you can see why. Anytime there is burger on the menu that has caramelized onions, I'm sold. Because if I could blog about only … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Shepherd's Pie is always a favorite around here...with a house full of boys, a 'meat and potatoes' meal will always be a hit! Because Shepherd's Pie is a 'time and dishes intensive recipe' with making the mashed potatoes and browning the ground beef, then baking in another dish...I highly recommend … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Street Tacos
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Please note the following about the way that the recipe is written below and how it is written in the plan. The recipe below is written for 1 meal. The plan calls for the recipe to be doubled, so I suggest that you cook … [Read more...]
AIRS TONIGHT ~ Erin’s ‘Grocery Budget Makeover’ Segment on ABC’s Nightline
{Behind the scenes with Rebecca Jarvis, Julie and Claire, our producer!} Y'all...it's airing T.O.N.I.G.H.T.....on ABC...at 12:35 EST/11:35 CST. If you're a night owl, I hope you'll stay up to catch the piece! Last week, I flew out to New York City to help Julie and her family with their grocery shopping and spending habits. Julie was spending about $200 a week for her … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Beef Street Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Well, I'm officially on a salsa verde shredded meat kick. Last week, it was pork tacos with salsa verde and some chopped jalapenos. This week, it's this shredded beef with an simple cilantro slaw on top. Both meats were cooked in the slow cooker. (Because I NEED my slow cooker these days...here's why. After this week, I wish to never see a doctor's office or hospital again. … [Read more...]