This Beer Bread Recipe is Perfect for Leftover Beer and Octoberfest fun! Sometimes a beer finds its way into my house. It's pretty rare because my husband will only drink one or two a month maximum, and I never developed a taste for it. When he does get a six pack, the leftovers just lurk in the refrigerator forever. Well, until recently! It turns out, that beer bread is … [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...]
One Dish Dinners Cookbook – On Shelves Nationwide!
Well. It's happened. It's now on bookshelves nationwide! The One Dish Dinners cookbook is for every busy home chef, moms and dads alike, who are struggling to come up with creative dinner ideas that won't cost an arm and a leg, AND that won't leave a ginormous mess in the sink! With this cookbook, you'll have more variety on the dinner table, meals that please your … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ranch Packet Roast
I’m always looking for frugal and easy ways to feed my family of seven. And, quite honestly, I look to the slow cooker often just so I won’t have to mess with fixing anything during those busy evening hours. This is a variation of the three packet slow cooker roast because all I had on hand was the one packet of ranch dressing mix. I also added some freshly chopped … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets
If you're my uncle, grilling season never ends. But for some of us, it's time to switch over to all those fall comfort foods we love! But before you go switchin' up the menus, you've got to try these Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets. Enjoy this with some rice or grilled garlic bread, and some fresh veggies from the garden or farmer's market. These days there is plenty of harvest, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup
When life is busy it is even more important for my family to find time to eat together. There is something so relaxing about sitting around the table together chatting, laughing, and reconnecting. However, it can be rough to throw together a family dinner when we walk in the door a few minutes before dinner time. Yes, I can throw together a pretty decent meal in 10 minutes, … [Read more...]
Nana’s Berry Easy Cake Mix Cobbler
Beautiful berries. Celebrate summer and enjoy a special occasion cobbler. Especially easy with a store-bought cake mix. This recipe works for any berries you come across. Those growing in your garden or those you find at the farmer's market or the produce section of your favorite grocery store. Besides the beauty of berries, there's the fact that this feeds a crowd. One … [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...]
Grilled Italian Chicken Panini
While I love a great salad for lunch most days, I also like to mix things up...and this panini is the perfect way to do that! It calls for things that you probably already have on hand...marinara, chicken, tomato and cheese. Panini sandwiches cook beautifully in a skillet, Panini press, quesadilla maker, and on the grill! Before we get to my favorite new Panini recipe, here … [Read more...]