Two cookie dough posts in one week. You'd think I was pregnant and craving cookies or something. (Oh wait.) Actually, I really should have included this in Monday's How to Freeze Cookie Dough article, but we'll let this one stand on its own. I love gifting people with homemade cookie dough. And this is a simple and easy way to do it! Scoop into groups of … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Cookie Dough
Do you know the reason why you should freeze cookie dough?! Here I explain why you should freeze cookie dough and how to properly freeze cookie dough! I've shared a few of my tips for how to freeze cookie dough in the past, and I wanted to revisit it again as we move into the holiday baking season. I'm planning on doing a couple of "dough makes" in November, as … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal
So we've had a handful of "brisk" mornings here in San Antonio. And by "brisk," I mean the temp has dropped below 70. Which must mean fall is here because I've seen a number of people out wearing sweatshirts. Or my blood is already starting to thin out some, because it's really not that cool?! While it may feel warm outside still, it's starting to feel like fall as we … [Read more...]
Scene from My Kitchen Counter at 7:18 AM…
So this was the scene on my kitchen counter at 7:18 this morning. I'm still adjusting to the fact that my kiddos have to be on the bus at 6:55 am...and we all have to be up by 6:15. But... The upside is that I can get a lot lot lot done right after they get on the bus, while littlest brother is still sleeping. This morning that meant getting food ready for my "week away." … [Read more...]
Cuatro’s Stock the Freezer List
Well, I had some time on a recent flight to Los Angeles, so I started my list and now here it is! Cuatro (our 4th boy, due to arrive in January) will be joining our family before I know it and I want to be prepared. I won't start on this list right away, but probably will do extra baking during the holiday season when all the baking ingredients and supplies are super cheap and … [Read more...]
Freezer Meals for Back to School Lunches
I cannot believe that it is already that time again! My oldest will be going to second grade with my two littles starting preschool. Time to pack my freezer with lunch items to make those rushed mornings easier. Here are some of the best school lunch friendly freezer food ideas from around the web: What are your favorite foods to freeze for lunches? … [Read more...]
When Life Gives You Craziness, Respond by Making…
{Imagine a countertop with 10 gallon size baggies. If you're curious, they look like this.} In order to prepare for all the craziness that will become my life in the next 4 weeks, I've decided to take the stress out of at least 1 area of my life...dinner. Between the contracts, earnest money checks, meetings, inspections, bubble wrap and packing tape, there's the last week … [Read more...]
Creamy Swiss Chicken Breasts
Creamy Swiss Chicken Breasts - The Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life My Aunt Marge makes this yummy recipe really often for church potlucks and sick friends because it's very easy to make, freezes well and the leftovers are even better the next day! It's so easy that the kids really enjoy helping out with this dish and it's one of those 'go to' meals that we can … [Read more...]
Healthy Breakfast Burritos
As a registered dietitian, I am always trying to get as many servings of vegetables into my family as possible. One easy way to sneak in an extra serving of veggies is with these vegetable filled breakfast burritos. These burritos are freezer friendly and make for a quick breakfast on the go. Healthy Breakfast Burrito Yield -Â 8 servings Preparation Time … [Read more...]
Easy Cake Mix Muffins
Delicious. Will feed a crowd. But most of all – easy. These muffins are so simple to make and have such wide appeal, they’ve easily become a go-to recipe in our home. You’ve likely seen the chocolate version. But what about the spice cake version? I was surprised at how many my teenagers gobbled up! Just two ingredients. A boxed cake mix... ...and vitamin rich … [Read more...]