I love making salads, but I’m not necessarily talking about salads that include greens! I enjoy trying to create flavorful combinations with a base of pasta or potatoes (although I’m not opposed to vegetables). Here are all of my favorite Southern Savers salads, whether you use them for a main dish or a side dish! […]
It’s almost time for May the Fourth! If you’re a Star Wars fan, you know all about this day! For those who aren’t Star Wars fans, one of the famous lines from the Star Wars universe is, “May the force be with you!” So on May 4, Star Wars fans have co-opted the date and […]
Calling all potato lovers! This recipe for crispy smashed potatoes is a great side dish with crispy edges and buttery insides. The smashing part of this recipe makes for lots of nooks and crannies in the potatoes, which creates lots of places for extra crispiness. Note: Use baby yellow (or gold) potatoes for the best […]
It’s time for our regular stock the freezer post where I give you ideas and a shopping list so you can make FIVE different freezer recipes and stock your freezer for future meals. This month we’re doing freezer casserole recipes. I found a wide variety that hopefully everyone in your family will enjoy! The shopping […]
Make this easy Mexican rice during your next taco night! Combine rice with some Rotel, veggies, broth, and spices and you’ve got a great savory side dish. PrintEasy Mexican Rice Recipe Ingredients2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups rice, uncooked 1/2 cup frozen mixed veggies 3 cups chicken broth 1 10 oz can Rotel 2 tsp […]
I’ve spent years talking about how the freezer is your best friend when it comes to saving money on meals. Not only can you buy things on sale and keep them in the freezer, but you can prep food ahead of time and store it in the freezer so you’re not getting takeout at the […]
Toward the end of 2022, I started sharing a monthly post of 5 recipes you could use to stock your freezer with food using one main ingredient or in one main category. I include a shopping list as well! Now that we’re into 2024, there are over a dozen of these posts and they’re still […]
Hamburgers and hotdogs can be great for cookouts, but it’s nice to have other options to cook on the grill, too. Here is a list of some yummy looking and health-minded grill recipes that would be great for your spring and summer!
Growing up, I didn’t think I liked carrots at all. I don’t remember how I had tried them, but I never liked them. Finally, as an adult, I tried roasted carrots and my life changed. Roasting any vegetable gives them a rich flavor and, in the case of carrots, it brings out their natural sweetness. […]
