Need an appetizer or game day snack idea? Try these cheesy stuffed mini peppers! They’re filled with cheese, cream cheese, and pickled jalapenos. These mini peppers are sweet and not spicy. I like a little spice, so I added the jalapenos, but feel free to adjust to your taste. Cheesy Stuffed Mini Peppers 1/2 lb […]
I’m always looking for easy recipes I can prep and keep in the freezer to make breakfast easier. I had some ripe bananas so decided to come up with a recipe for breakfast cookies based on some I’ve seen around. These have limited ingredients, mix up super fast, and taste great room temperature or even […]
After many weeks of feeling like I was cobbling together meal ideas at the last minute, I finally took time this week to do some meal prep. This included some actual meals as well as snacks for my family. Here’s what I made for this week’s meal prep! This Week’s Meal Prep: Enchiladas, Energy Bites, […]
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, […]
During cold days, there is not much more comforting than a hot pot roast with gravy and potatoes and carrots. It’s a classic recipe that turns an inexpensive cut of meat into a tender meal. While it’s not getting super cold where I live, fall is almost in the air and I love having easy […]
I feel like pasta with these kinds of flavors (cucumber, feta, etc.) is usually served cold, but I discovered that it’s really delicious when you serve it warm as an entree, too. I like to make each person’s serving in a container with a lid (add the ingredients, close the lid, toss to combine, and […]
Have you ever seen recipes call for brown butter? Brown butter takes the flavor in recipes to a new level, but it’s actually super simple to make. You’re basically cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize, creating a super rich, nutty, and caramel-y butter that’s great for desserts and more. Here are my easy steps […]
If you’re trying to save money on groceries, sticking with more frugal meat options is one way to do it. Chicken is one of the more inexpensive meat choices, plus it’s a healthy meat option! To save the most on chicken try to find a way to buy in bulk. We grab ours from a […]
There are lots of reasons to meal prep. Sometimes it’s for nutritional reasons–if the meal is already ready, you know what the nutrition info is. Other times it’s just for convenience. I know I’m much more likely to eat a balanced meal if it’s already in the fridge and all I have to do is […]
