These cookies were a staple in my family growing up, and I loved it when we made them because I got to lick the pan after it had cooled down. These are a frugal and easy option—they use ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and they only take about 5 minutes to come together […]
There are a lot of holidays that you’ve probably never heard of. A new one for me was “National Potato Day.” I’m not really sure why potatoes need their own holiday, but I’m not complaining, because potatoes are delicious. In fact, I can’t think of any way I don’t like to eat potatoes. They are […]
I was craving something for lunch the other day and after a quick inventory of what I had, decided what I really wanted was a huge bowl of pasta. But I wanted it to fill me up and not just be only carbs, so I added what I had on hand to beef it up […]
I’ve shared a recipe for these white chicken enchiladas before, and it’s a great recipe! But recently I was making white chicken enchiladas for a family at our church who had someone in the hospital. I was short on time and took a few shortcuts. But my family couldn’t tell the difference, and I realized […]
It’s the time of year when most gardens, at least in the South, are producing a ton of fruits and vegetables! Up until this point, you may have been producing enough that you can slowly use them up, but there usually comes a time when there is more than you can handle at one time. […]
I used to only think about sweet potatoes in the fall, but over the years I’ve come to love eating them year round. Potatoes of any kind are a frugal option at the grocery store, too, so it makes for a budget-friendly side dish. This sweet potato salad recipe also has peppers, onions, and most […]
A lot of schools require that lunches and snacks be nut-free due to allergy concerns, but sometimes it’s hard to think of lunch ideas that don’t use them! Here’s a list of nut-free school lunch ideas that can help you out this school year. Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas: Pizza Toast serve with baby carrots and […]
Did you know that July 29 is National Lasagna Day? Me neither! But when I found out about it, I decided we needed to up our lasagna game. We make lasagna now and again, but I wanted to see the full spectrum of classic lasagna recipes to unusual lasagna recipes. I found everything I wanted […]
