One of the reasons I love cooler weather is because it puts me in the mood for soup, and I love soup! Additionally, soup is an incredibly frugal meal. Many soups include all the food groups, but if I need to add some filler, I can quickly make a loaf of bread for “soppin’,” as […]
I love to have these puff pastry egg bites ready made for breakfast because they taste great, are a good source of protein, and you can use whatever veggies you have on hand. Buy store-bought puff pastry to make this super simple! You can also pre-make them; to reheat with best results, heat in an […]
This month our stock the freezer post is all about desserts. As I’m writing this, the holidays are behind us, but there may still be things to take desserts to. I like having desserts in the freezer because they can be prepped or thawed quickly, and it also doesn’t tempt me to constantly eat them! […]
It might sound like an oxymoron to have “quick” slow cooker recipes, but if you’re familiar with using a slow cooker, you know that many recipes call for the food to be cooked for 6-8 hours. That’s fine if you will be home to put it in the slow cooker mid-morning, but what if you […]
Mornings can be hectic. Make some breakfast items in advance to help mornings go more smoothly! All of these grab and go breakfast recipes can be made in advance and quickly reheated (or simply grabbed from the fridge) in the morning before heading out. Grab and Go Breakfast Recipes: Protein Breakfast Boxes Mason Jar Overnight […]
Make some 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 Christmas Pretzels Santa Hat Brownies 4-Ingredient Christmas Candies Pretzel Christmas Presents
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 […]
This time of year can be so busy, so having some side dishes in the freezer ready to go. You can pick up a rotisserie chicken for dinner and still have an easy and filling side dish ready to go. You could also use these for holiday meals or parties when you’re having do to […]
