Who doesn’t love a big bowl of carbs? We love eating pasta here because it feeds a lot of people, it can be beefed up with a limited amount of protein, and it’s super frugal if you get pasta on sale! Over the years we’ve found many recipes that have become regular menu items in […]
If you live in a house with other people, you probably are already well aware that planning, cooking, shopping for and cleaning up after meals is where a huge portion of your time and energy goes. When prices on everything keep rising, that adds another component of stress to keeping everyone’s bellies full. There is […]
I love making stir fry for dinner because it’s healthy and super versatile! This recipe for quick chicken and Brussels stir fry is flavorful, fast, and is packed with veggies. Note: I used meat from a rotisserie chicken, but if you don’t have that, you can roast some chicken breasts in the oven. PrintQuick Chicken […]
If you’re feeling that tinge of soreness in your throat, do something to soothe it: make some homemade bone broth. The difference in making regular broth and making bone broth is the cooking time. Broth or stock is cooked for a couple of hours (and is still super tasty in recipes), but bone broth is […]
Snickerdoodles cookies are classic and this recipe is so easy and delicious. It makes cookies that are buttery and chewy with a great cinnamon flavor. These cookies are also egg-free! PrintSnickerdoodles Cookies Ingredients2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup unsalted […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
Make some homemade Christmas treats to gift to family and friends this season! Here is a roundup of some festive chocolates, pretzels, and lots more. Homemade Christmas Treats Recipes: White Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats | The Kitchen is My Playground Christmas Pretzels | The Monday Box Santa Hat Brownies | Daisy’s World 4-Ingredient Christmas Candies […]
As we get closer to Christmas everyone’s schedules get crazy! Whether you have class parties, drop in work events or just friends coming over, I’ve got you covered with these 10 simple holiday desserts. Many of these could be made with your kids and that use ingredients that are easy to find and that you may even […]
