We are huge sloppy joe fans. Definitely one of those meals that I know all the plates on the table will be polished clean. This meal could easily be slipped into the First Costco Meal Plan, or the Second Costco Meal Plan. It uses ground beef, dinner rolls and frozen veggies...each of which are on the plans. The second plan has a cheese block included as well, so you would … [Read more...]
Citrus-Rosemary Roasted Chicken
I've had this on my "to make list" for a while now...I wanted to get it made while the prices on citrus were still rock bottom and have been waiting for a great sale on whole chickens. The grocery sale stars aligned and I scored a great price on a whole chicken earlier this week, so I grabbed 2 oranges (only ended up using 1 because it was so huge!) and 2 lemons and a small … [Read more...]
How to Roast Whole Garlic
How to Roast Whole Garlic 1. Cut the tops off of the head of garlic. 2. Place in a small oven safe baking dish. (I used a bread loaf pan.) Cover loosely with foil. 3. Roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. 4. Remove from oven and pan and let cool until you can touch them. 5. Squeeze the roasted cloves out into a bowl or dish, so you can mash them up. … [Read more...]
Cast Iron Chicken Enchiladas & How to Make Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. "Mom, that says my name." "You're right buddy...that does say "T" for Tyler!!!" My sweet 4 year old was outside with me, 'helping' me take the photos of these enchiladas. He took one look inside the pan and got so excited and declared that he can't wait to eat these. (Or the dairy … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Brownie Parfaits
I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist. I adore the salted caramel flavor. So I made this parfait. And then I died a little. Seriously, this is so good that it might have killed a few taste buds. This is a hybrid recipe cross my recent Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge and Raspberry Brownie Parfaits. If those two were to get married, this Salted Caramel Brownie Parfait would be … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajita Nachos
I love it when I'm actually operating "one step ahead" of myself. What I mean by that, is that life moves so much more smoothly when I'm prepared. When I've taken a few minutes at some point to actually prepare. It makes meals like this one easier to get to the table...and these days, I NEED easy at 5 pm when it's time to make dinner. I CRAVE easy. (And that may or may not have … [Read more...]
20 Meals at Costco for $150 – Meal Plan #2 with Printables
Have you ever wished you could make enough lunches and dinners to last for weeks, so you can just let it cook, while you enjoy time with your family each night? Each Meal Feeds 4 People And Costs Less Than One Family Member’s Meal Out! What better way to help you survive and thrive the busyness of life than with a 20 Meals for $150 plan that is … [Read more...]
Curried Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
This recipe right here is why I'm not to be trusted in a grocery store without a list, or with a partial list. What you should see pictured above mixed in with the quinoa are some green peas. But they never made it on my grocery list and my short term memory in a grocery store seems to malfunction. I was thinking that this curried quiona would be delicious inside some acorn … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift Ideas: 10 Tasty Christmas Treats
We are in the "less than a week before Christmas" frenzy, which can cause crazy stress as you try to figure out what to get a particular friend or loved one. How about instead of one more trip to the store or one more online order (really isn't that the most fun way to shop?!), get yourself into the kitchen and whip up one of these 10 Homemade Gift Ideas for Tasty Christmas … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge
Yesterday we had a packed day...church and Sunday school, then home for lunch, then back out the door to drop off the baby with Nana, in time to get to the Woodlawn Theatre for the A Christmas Story, Musical. (Fabulous show, if you are in San Antonio!) While we were shuffling through the kitchen, I mentioned to Steve...I really need to get this fudge made so it can set in … [Read more...]