I’m not above buying already made breads from the store, but over the years I’ve come to find some staples that I really prefer to make at home. Here are all of our favorite carb filled recipes for breads, biscuits and dough. Don’t let the idea of cooking from scratch overwhelm you, these are all […]
The first time I made these tacos my family grumbled a little when they found out they weren’t made with ground beef. The truth is that you can’t even really tell! Lentils are so good for you (and are really inexpensive). They have lots of protein and fiber and are low in fat. Prepare the […]
It’s no surprise that I love my Instant Pot. It may not actually be “instant,” but what I like about it is that it doesn’t take a lot of active work (or thought) from me. I can get something going and then do other things, or even leave the house, while it’s cooking. I can […]
There are lots of recipes and tutorials all over the Internet on how to make your own yogurt, Greek or otherwise. I tried a few and then decided to see if I could simplify it even more and see how the yogurt turned out. For example, many recipes say you MUST use plain yogurt with […]
Smoked sausage is a protein that is on sale super often at grocery stores and it makes for some quick and easy dinners. Tip: smoked sausage freezes really well, so grab a few packs when you find them on sale! Smoked Sausage Recipes: 20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet Smoked Sausage & Rice Sausage & […]
I’m not vegan, but I know many people who are or who for whatever reason avoid gluten or dairy. As a result, I love experimenting and trying to figure out how to make snacks that they can eat. These peanut butter bites are vegan as well as gluten and dairy free, and they turned out […]
Are you ready to fill your freezer with some yummy breads and doughs to make your life easier? I have some simple recipes that mostly use the same ingredients so you can spend a morning prepping all of them and then have a freezer full of bread ready to go! These freezer bread recipes are […]
Our family loves desserts, and with a large family, I love simple desserts! We also, of course, love to find frugal ways to make all kinds of different foods, and over the years I’ve come up with many delicious dessert recipes that are also very simple to make. Some of them are healthier than others, […]
If someone pinned me down and told me I had to say one food that was my favorite, I very well may say buttermilk biscuits. Once you get them right, they are very easy to make and you’ll never go back to pre-made or canned (never). These biscuits are light, buttery, and perfectly tender. A […]
