This is a soup/stew that I used to make when we lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Many years ago. It's super delicious and super budget friendly! And perfect with a side of dinner rolls or a hunk of crusty loaf bread! Mmmmmm! This recipe freezer friendly - so make up a batch for dinner and double it up and freeze what you don't eat! Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Berries
Obsessed. Obsessed with this steel cut oatmeal. Obsessed with how easily and quickly it cooks. And how perfectly it ends up tasting! And my obsession with my Instant Pot is strengthening too. It's slowly taking over in my kitchen. It's neck and neck now with my slow cooker. (I still use my slow cooker all the time.) But I'm using the Instant Pot more now for side … [Read more...]
Thai Peanut Pork Chops
Let's talk about delicious shall we?! Let's talk specifically about how delicious these Thai Peanut Pork Chops are!!! With these babies, we're taking some Thai Peanut Sauce that you find on the Asian aisle or in an international market and thinning it out with coconut milk. Then, saute and simmer a few veggies that complement the peanut and Thai flavors with the pork chops in … [Read more...]
Christmas Lights Cookies
I love to bake. I love to bake with my boys. Especially around the holidays and for giving gifts. We have a baking afternoon planned for this weekend - because we are going to make a ton of cookies for the police officers who direct the traffic at our school entrance every day. The boys are mostly into decorating cookies - and seeing how high of a "frosting mountain" they … [Read more...]
Peppermint Pretzels
Let's talk about these Peppermint Pretzels real quick... These guys make the perfect holiday gift for teachers, mailmen, school office staff, your favorite barista at your local coffee joint. They also make a great snack...for yourself and your family! Here's what we need to talk about...you're gonna wanna eat half of these right after you make them. So you might want to … [Read more...]
Fruity Pebbles Christmas Trees
Can I share a secret with you? I adore Fruity Pebbles. They are my favorite cereal. They were my favorite as a kid, and every now and again I get a box - for nostalgia's sake. Or to make these. Because - yum. Plus the memories. Plus the smile they put on my face. And when you turn them into Christmas trees - I basically feel like I'm just winning at life. … [Read more...]
Brownie Ornaments
So I love brownies. And I love ornaments. And I love Christmas. So... These are pretty much the perfect Christmas treat!!! (At least they are in my opinion!) Make brownies. Use these cookie cutters below to cut them out. (And yes, because I know you're wondering...and perhaps needing permission??? You are 100% supposed to eat the parts of the … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies
I always knew this day was coming. Every mom of 4 boys knows this day is coming. You wonder about this day, the first time you have to start doubling recipes. When will the tripling of recipes begin? Welp, for this mama of 4 boys, it began the other week. With this recipe. I doubled the recipe (which is written below as the doubled version - it makes between 3-4 dozen … [Read more...]
Top 12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes
12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes Fall means.... Gorgeous leaves. Final harvests. Sweatshirts and hoodies. Brisk, cool mornings. AND....Comfort Food! While it's still warm here in south Texas, I'm starting to add more soups, chilis and casseroles to our weekly menus! Because....warm, delicious food is good for the stomach and good for the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apple Relish
I adore these kinds of "frugal gourmet" kinds of meals. Loads of flavor - different from my normal "cooking method" - but still super easy to put together! You could totally make this by adding the "relish" at the beginning of the slow cooking time, but I prefer to have a little 'crunch' left in my apples with a relish-topping like this. If you plan to add the apples at the … [Read more...]