When we have a large group over for dinner, I usually want to serve dessert, but if I’m already making all the other food, I want a simple dessert that feeds a crowd. We love to practice hospitality, but I don’t like feeling exhausted by the time everyone arrives and we sit down to eat. […]
Right now you’ll find watermelon on sale in every store! I’ve seen as low as $3.77 for seedless watermelon, so stock up and make some great treats. My crew is happy to eat it just as a good old fashion slice of fruit, but anytime you can get “fancy” and make watermelon into something else is a […]
Sometimes it’s hard to use a whole watermelon, even if you have a large family. Turn that extra summer fruit into some refreshing watermelon popsicles! Note: I used an IKEA popsicle mold, but you can use whatever mold you have or even paper cups with good, old-fashioned popsicle sticks. If you’re having trouble getting your […]
Can you believe the year is already halfway over? It feels like 2023 is flying by. But we’re all still here, and we all still need ideas for what to eat. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel, but I do want to give you fresh inspiration each month if I can. So here’s this […]
Fully-cooked chicken goes on sale super often in grocery stores! There is usually a variety of ways it’s prepared: grilled strips, oven-roasted chunks, etc. Having a few bags of this chicken in your freezer is a great time-saver for quick meals. Here’s a list of recipes you can try out! Tip: Use the item search […]
Though Olive Garden offers several different soups, I’d bet the Zuppa Toscana is the favorite. It’s warming, hearty, and very flavorful. This copycat Zuppa Toscana soup is filled with sausage, kale, and potatoes and tastes just like it came from the restaurant. PrintCopycat Zuppa Toscana Soup Ingredients1 lb ground sausage 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes […]
Every month, I try to share a post like this one each month with 5 recipes focused on one main ingredient that you can stock your freezer with. This can help with your budget because you can take advantage of deals on certain key meal ingredients, and it will also keep you from eating out […]
Calling all noodle lovers! These chicken and zucchini dragon noodles are spicy, savory, a bit sweet, and so delicious. You’ll be making this dish with an easy shortcut: instant ramen noodles! Don’t worry; you don’t need to use the spice packet. Also, feel free to adjust the amount of heat according to your taste. PrintChicken […]
Buying a boxed mix for sweet breads and muffins is cheap; you can usually get them for $1 or less on sale. But making homemade baked goods tastes so much better, and it’s really not that much more complicated. Plus, you can control the ingredients. Most baked good recipes are also flexible and forgiving. If […]
