I'm in love. I'm not sure I'll ever go back to regular muffins. I kid...but seriously, these were absolutely scrumptious!!! Duffy sent this recipe to me and I knew I had to try it and share it you all for breakfast week! Before we get to the nitty gritty, here are some other "drop-ins"... For Meat: Sausage, Ham or Chicken - cooked For Veggies: Broccoli, … [Read more...]
What to Make When Eggs are on Sale
It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen! I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]
Oatmeal – 5 Ways
Oatmeal is a quick simple breakfast. Warm on the tummy, keeps you feeling nice and full all morning long, plus it's helpful to the cholesterol levels too! I know for me personally...if I'm going to eat (and enjoy) oatmeal, it has to be heavily "flavorized." And by "flavorized," I mean it has to have enough sweetness and flavor from some other ingredient to make it … [Read more...]
Steak and Asparagus Frittata
My children and I have established a ritual of having breakfast for dinner on the first night my husband is TDY. When he is deployed for any length of time, we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week. There is something so cozy and comforting about breakfast food and I appreciate how fast and easy breakfast recipes come together. Usually I make Scrambled … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa with Raisins
Meet the new porridge! Goldilocks is sure to eat all three bowls of this delicious "dressed up oatmeal"! Except it's not oatmeal!!! This gluten-free breakfast is sure to please the entire family, not just those who need to eat sans gluten. It's cooked quinoa with a little sweetness and cinnamon, then topped with walnuts and raisins. Move on over Wheaties...this is … [Read more...]
“Toast Bar” – An Easy Non-Cereal Breakfast
I always give cold cereal such a hard time. It doesn't really deserve, in some ways. But in other ways, it does. Because it does get old, and every now and again the morning routine needs a little CPR. But I have a suggestion that requires not one ounce of brain power. Not a single ounce! How's this for resuscitating breakfast and not having to think about it... A … [Read more...]
Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios
(No. I did not forget about my "dessert of the month" promise. Yes. I do realize that it's the last day of the month. I work best on a tight deadline! Translation: I am one giant procrastinator.) A match made in food heaven... Lime. and. Pistachios! I made this earlier this month when we had some friends from church over for dinner. I made the angel food cake the night … [Read more...]
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
About a year ago, I was introduced to "chocomole" by Katie from Kitchen Stewardship. She included a link to a recipe in one of her e-books, "Healthy Snacks To Go" and I was intrigued. So intrigued that I made in the next week. I could not believe it. I still can't believe it. It's a dairy-free pudding. (I can't remember the last time I had pudding.) This chocomole … [Read more...]
Homemade Baked Beans Recipe
We are going through a bit of a beans phase. Ryan is still learning to like them. (And these sweeter beans were a great start). Charlie has always loved beans. Tyler can't get enough of beans. How to Make Baked Beans From Scratch! Add the molasses. The ketchup. The sweet chili sauce. The worcestershire sauce. And some … [Read more...]
Cheesy Croissants
The other day I found an awesome recipe that was so simple yet so good, I knew I had to share it with you! A hot croissant wrapped around Brie. Ingenious!! But wait, my reoccurring dinner problem....2 out of 5 are such picky eaters. I just didn't think they would eat Brie. But, I so wanted to try it out. So, for you, the dear readers of $5 dinners, I threw myself on the … [Read more...]