I have been married for over 10 years, but I am still trying to figure out how to manage my home, children, and work. It is amazing how there are so many different ways to do everything. I've settled into a meal planning method that works well for me, but it certainly isn't the only way to meal plan. Before we dig into different meal planning methods, let's get some of the basic questions out of the way. What is meal planning? Meal planning is the simple act of thinking ahead about what you want to eat, using those ideas to create your grocery list, and then eating those meals over the next several days. For a more detailed look at meal … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Getting Started in Freezer Cooking
Freezer cooking can be a huge help for those busy (or lazy!) days when cooking from scratch isn't an option. However, it can be super intimidating to get started. What recipes should you try? Do you the time and energy to devote to a full day of freezer cooking? If so, can you really afford to pay for all those groceries in advance? Is it worth the effort to prepare freezer meals if you can't do it all in one big day? Let's erase some of that intimidation with these tips, and you can start filling your freezer for your busy (or lazy) days. 4 Tips for Getting Started in Freezer Cooking 1) Use Recipes You Already Love - There are many … [Read more...]
Sweet and Creamy Macaroni Salad
Looking for the perfect side dish to take to your next summer picnic? This sweet and creamy macaroni salad recipe is a big hit with my extended family. Give it a try and let me know how you like it! Sweet and Creamy Macaroni Salad Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 8 oz cheddar cheese cubed 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped 15 oz Miracle Whip 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 Tablespoons mustard 2/3 cup white vinegar Directions: Cook the macaroni, drain it, and then rinse with cold water until the macaroni is cold. Add the chopped cheese, green pepper, and onion after the macaroni … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bone Broth
Last year I started to make my own chicken and turkey broth for the very first time. When Thanksgiving came around, I snatched up the turkey bones and made so much broth that I ran out of containers. I literally started to give it away to anyone that would take it. If I can do it, you can to! What is the difference between broth and stock? I've read that stock is made from the bones and broth is made from the meat. I've also read that broth is seasoned and stock is not. I don't think it matters what you call it, but for this post I'm calling it broth. Why make your own bone broth? The number one reason to make your own broth is so that … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Taco Soup
This taco soup recipe is totally a winner. It is naturally mild enough to be kid friendly. It is impressive enough to serve to guests. Plus it is freezer friendly! This recipe was originally discovered by my aunt years ago. She had the taco soup at a cute little restaurant and the owner shared the recipe with her. Since then it has been pass around throughout my family and well beyond. Taco Soup Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb ground beef browned 1 small onion, chopped mild taco seasoning to taste 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained 15 oz can of pork and beans 15 oz can of corn, drained (or 2 cups frozen corn) 2 T. brown sugar 1/8 … [Read more...]
An Awesome and Affordable Dinner Party Menu
For Grace's wedding birthday, I came up with a simple, delicious, and affordable dinner party menu. The meal was so well received that I wanted to share it with you. The main course was crock pot cheesy pasta and beef casserole from Tammilee Tips. This recipe is so much better than regular spaghetti. The homemade sauce makes all the difference. All of my guests went back for seconds! In the picture above, I used mozzarella cheese. The recipe calls for cheddar and, I like it better with cheddar. However, you can use whatever you have on hand. There were 10 adults and 6 children at the party. I doubled the pasta recipe, and we had a … [Read more...]
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