Beans & Rice doesn't have to be boring! Try this Monterrey Beans with Cheese dish for a scrumptious, filling dinner! Beans and rice. Rice and beans. It can get boring. But it doesn't HAVE to be! This recipe is bursting with flavor, has budget-friendly ingredients, is served with a nice variety of colors, and will fill up those hungry tummies in your home! How to … [Read more...]
Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a simple and easy treat/snack for the little people that you love! This is how easy they are to make... Sugars and melted butter. Add those dry ingredients and mix mix mix. Once the dough comes together... Add the chocolate chips and pink, red and white M&Ms! Press the dough into the foil lined … [Read more...]
Keto “Hashbrown” Beef Bake
Ask and you shall receive! It's the KETO version of our crazy popular Hashbrown Beef Bake! This Hashbrown Beef Bake is a FAVORITE both in our home, and around this here website. I whipped up a Keto version using a combination of frozen cauliflower florets and riced cauliflower, in place of the shredded potatoes. Mixing the "big and little" cauliflowers … [Read more...]
Hashbrown Sausage Bake
That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed. In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]
Fiesta Sloppy Joes
Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor. The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]
Ravioli with Caramelized Onions and Parmesan
Need something besides marinara or alfredo for your next pasta night?! Make this scrumptious "base" and toss with your favorite filled or non-filled pasta! I am OBSESSED with this new "base" for a pasta dish. First, you caramelize sliced onions in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar with a pinch of sugar. Once they are caramelized, you pour in some heavy cream and then some … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & A Word about Perseverance through Trials
Daisy, Erin, Austin, Ryan, Charlie, Tyler, Steve & Cody It's been one year since “the series of unending crises" began for our family. One year ago, our upstairs hot water heater sprung a massive leak that woke us up at 2 am to 2 stories full of water. We moved out into a hotel, then into a rental home for 6 months while our home was renovated. In February, … [Read more...]
Top Searched Recipes in 2020
These are THE most searched recipes of 2020! Did you search for any of these? Have you tried any of them yet? If not, save a few to try in the new year! Google released a list of the most searched recipes for 2020. I know, I know. But if anything good came of this year, it's these recipes. Because these recipes reflect people getting back into their kitchens, making … [Read more...]
Amazon offers accessible convenience, everyday low prices and exclusive discounts on groceries
Now SNAP recipients can shop Amazon’s wide grocery selection & save time with home delivery option on qualifying orders with EBT card I'm thrilled to collaborate with Amazon to share with you the value, selection and convenience of Amazon’s grocery offerings from Amazon Fresh that SNAP recipients can enjoy. I know...this is news to me too!!! Amazon now … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Easiest Thanksgiving side dish ever! The Thanksgiving ideas and Instant Pot recipes continue...next up is these Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You could easily turn these into Sweet Potato Casserole, but I think they are sweet enough after they have been pressure-steamed and can be enjoyed with some butter and spices. The sweet potatoes naturally caramelize (and … [Read more...]