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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the summer, I’m really into meals that don’t require a lot of time standing around. With a sheet pan meal, I can do other things while dinner is in the oven and don’t need to stay in the kitchen. This Italian chicken sheet pan dinner was a big hit with everyone in my family, and […]
It’s summer as I’m writing this post, and with lots of day trips and activities, it seems like my kids are wanting to eat constantly. They get three good meals a day, but sometimes they just need a snack in between meals. I want it to be something that will actually combat hunger, so I […]
Living in the South, when summer comes, I’m not in the mood for meat and potatoes. Breakfast is fruit or smoothies, dinner is something on the grill, and for lunch I love a good salad. Not only can I take advantage of fresh garden produce that we’ve got in our vegetable garden, but I can […]
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 […]
