I made this dinner one night when I didn’t really have a plan in place. This was one of those dinners that I went looking around the pantry and freezer for ingredients that may go together. And now it’s one that we eat often! This stir fry with Southern veggies is easy and flavorful (and […]
Whenever we are planning and packing for a trip, I always find myself standing in the pantry trying to decide what we can make from items in the pantry. Taking as many grocery items with you (and not shopping at the vacation grocery store) will save you a ton of money! Sometimes staring into […]
If you’ve got veggies and a protein, you can make stir fry! Stir fries are quick and they’re great because you can basically use whatever you have on hand. Really, you just can’t go wrong with a bowl full of veggies. And it’ll be way better than takeout! Quick Stir Fry 3 tbsp olive oil […]
Do your kids love fish sticks? Here’s a recipe that will allow you to make crispy fish at home! The big plus is that these fish nuggets are baked in the oven and not fried. You’ll likely already have the basic ingredients for this recipe on hand, making your lunch or dinner super quick and […]
I think one of the most fun ways to get your kids involved with dinner is to have a make your own pizza night! It’s cheaper than delivery or going out for pizza. Give each person a section of dough and you’ll each have a super customized pizza! Plus, if you head to Publix this […]
I’m going to bet that for a lot of you dinner can be a stressful thing. Lots of times it’s because recipes seem too overwhelming, or you’re running out of time, or you simply don’t know what to prepare. The best recipes meet the following criteria: 1. use ingredients you already have in your pantry […]
This past week I happened upon a very large amount of leftover plums. Long story short: I had to feed snack to 80 kids and accidentally bought way too many (on the plus side, the cases of plums at the US Foods Chef Store were $19.98, which is a crazy good price for 180 plums). […]
People frequently email me to ask about saving on gluten-free products. While it’s true that many coupons are for items that contain gluten, you can still save money while eating gluten free. The best ways to save are to shop sales, buy what is in season, and learn to make homemade versions of often overpriced […]
