Well. We've been dealing with a bit of a crisis around here. Remember my "Stock the Freezer" list? Well, I've been busy the last few weeks stocking up our fridge freezer and our deep freezer. So last night I noticed that the power light on the generic brand deep freezer (wish was just about stuffed to the gills!) was out. Uh oh. Checked all the electric, fuses, etc. … [Read more...]
How to Cut and Use Pomegranates
Ideas for How to Use your Pomegranates Seeds 1. Smoothies - I made quite a few pomegranate smoothies last year. The first one I made, the seeds weren't blended to well, making it very difficult to drink. I discovered that if I put the seeds into the blender with 1-2 cups of water (enough to submerge the seeds) and hit "pulse" a few times, the … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Breakfast Casserole
Making breakfast for dinner once a week is a SUREFIRE way to bring your weekly meal costs and your overall grocery bill down a bit! This dish would also be great for a brunch/potluck or weekend breakfast. Just double the recipe and make in a 9x13-inch baking dish. If you've got milk, eggs, bread, the spices and some apples in the fridge, you should totally make this. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Coconut Bread
Today I spent some time in the kitchen. Most of the afternoon, really. I've been creating some space in the freezer this week...only to fill it back up with today's baked goodies! Overall I made and mostly froze (because some had to be consumed for quality control purposes!!!)... Because what a shame to not send these through quality control!!! They passed the mom, … [Read more...]
Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad
Tonight's meal is based on this recipe from Amy at Mom Advice. To be honest, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about pasta on lettuce. I was quite pleasantly surprised! We both really enjoyed it. And there's plenty leftover for my "Chicken Caesar Pasta" lunch tomorrow! Because the Caesar dressing has milk in it, I separated out this dish for the boys and gave them Italian … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes
Because I was able to get another box of raspberries for $.98 on Monday, leftover from last week's sale, I had to get these pancakes made and marked off the "Stock the Freezer" list! As I was making them, I kept thinking to myself...chocolate for breakfast? Really? I wasn't sure how I felt about that. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for chocolate. But somehow for breakfast, it … [Read more...]
How to Bake Butternut Squash
Are you intimidated by the butternut squash you see in the produce section? But intrigued at how cheap they are in the fall and winter months?! Let me help you learn how to make butternut squash. I'm seeing glimpses of fall all around us. Red and orange leaves on our neighbors tree. Cool mornings. Acorn bits all over our yard. Fatter squirrels. And … [Read more...]
Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. Perhaps with some fruit like grapes, apples or my favorite, pineapple. I've had a small can of mandarin oranges glaring at my from the cupboard...as if it says, what are you going to do with me? Put you into an Asian chicken salad, of course! Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits
I made drop biscuits this afternoon and we're having them with baked chicken drumsticks and green beans from the garden. But I'm just sharing the drop biscuit recipe with ya tonight! Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits So easy and delicious! 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt4 Tbsp butter or margarine (I … [Read more...]