Chicken is one of the cheaper meat options at the grocery store, so incorporating it into your meal planning makes sense. And if you like using chicken as a main ingredient in things like casseroles, salads, or enchiladas, then I’ve got what I think is the easiest way to prep the chicken. All you need […]
I don’t know about you, but there are certain foods that appeal to me in cold weather (soup) and others that appeal to me in warm weather (egg salad). I don’t think I could stomach egg salad even in our mild southern winters, but it’s something I really crave in the summer. Egg salad is […]
With a large family, having easy and healthy snacks on hand is important to me. Hard boiled eggs fit the bill because they are full of protein, low mess, and super cheap (especially with 20+ chickens in the side yard)! You can make a bunch at once and keep them in the fridge so they’re […]
Everyone needs a good chocolate chip cookies recipe under their belt. Here is one of my favorites! It’s both crisp and chewy and is definitely asking for a cold glass of milk. I like to mix this dough by hand using a wooden spoon (it helps prevent over-mixing, which can lead to spreading and tough […]
Thinking of making a steak soon? Here’s a great and easy way to cook a pan-seared New York strip steak. A Few Notes: -NY strip is typically a more pricey cut of meat, but making it at home is way, way cheaper than getting it at a steakhouse. If you’re looking for a cheaper cut, […]
If you know anything about authentic Italian cuisine, then you might want to skip this post. True pasta carbonara does not really look anything like this dish, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste good. The main components of traditional carbonara are cured meat (pancetta, usually, but I use bacon), a sauce made with egg […]
