After being married for 20 years, I’ve settled into the meal planning methods 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…