In our house, we love ketchup – on everything. French fries, breaded chicken, meatloaf…etc. I have been wanting to try a homemade version just to see if I could come close to our favorite brand. My only issue was that I didn’t want to make a huge quantity, just in case it didn’t work out! … Continue reading
This is one of those unique recipes that you have to try to believe it’s good. The ingredients are a very unique combination (in my opinion – I’ve never had anything like it before!) but the result is an incredibly savory, smokey grilled flavor. You can use this marinade on both chicken and … Continue reading
I love pizza – especially on the grill. There is something amazing that happens when you add the smoke of the BBQ to homemade pizza. When the weather gets hot, this is the way we make pizza at my house. I start with my homemade pizza crust (recipe here) and let everyone choose what … Continue reading
Saving money on groceries can be as simple as making something from scratch instead of buying it already prepared. Small changes can really add up. For example – did you know that by making your own spaghetti sauce you can save $1.50 per jar of the store bought variety? If you serve pasta once per … Continue reading
That’s not a typo – it’s true. With three ingredients (plus a topping of your choice) you can have a rich chocolate cake – in only 1 minute! If you’ve ever had a chocolate craving but didn’t have the time or will to bake – this is for you. I topped mine with buttercream … Continue reading
When the weather gets hot and you don’t want to spend all day standing over the stove, this is the recipe for you! Taco seasoned ground turkey inside cool, crisp lettuce “shells” and topped with whatever vegetables you have on hand – what could be better?! I used the recipe for taco spice mix from Tsh at SimpleMom.net – and … Continue reading
These are some of my “go-to” recipes when money gets tight – no ramen noodles required (although I do like ramen….)! They all taste amazing and are under $1.42 per serving. The lentil/sausage recipe is the lowest at $.30 per serving – you can’t beat that! Chicken (or turkey) Pot Pie Sunday Pasta … Continue reading
It’s no secret by now that I love my slow cooker – especially in the summer! It’s the perfect way to make all types of food without heating up the house. Ever since I made Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, I’ve been looking for a more “summery” pudding dessert. I found a recipe for lemon … Continue reading
In honor of MCW’s 100th post – I’m posting 50 of the top tips and tricks for cooking. I know this is not an exhaustive list – there are many more ways to save time, cut costs and cook better…but it’s a start! My favorites are #21 and #23! 50 Foodie Tips and Tricks 1 … Continue reading
Yesterday I ran out of popsicles…which might be the worst thing to do when you have preschoolers in the house! So I decided to experiment and make some. Normally, I would freeze fruit juice or something similar – but I didn’t have any and wasn’t quite ready to go to the store. A peek … Continue reading
To me, nothing says summer like fresh peaches. Plump and juicy they pair well with both sweet and savory dishes. This cake is an oldie but goodie – tender vanilla cake topped with fresh sliced peaches – finished with cinnamon sugar and freshly whipped cream! It works well with apples, pears, plums and nectarines too – so you … Continue reading
As some of you know, I’m a little crazy about anything made “Buffalo Chicken” style – dips, enchiladas, pizza, mac and cheese – you name it! I really could eat something with that flavor everyday! So I put together my ultimate list of the “best of the best” recipes for Buffalo Chicken! I’m sorry in advance if this makes you hungry! Enjoy! … Continue reading
Summer entertaining should be simple, stress-free and yummy. This recipe accomplishes all three. A twist on the classic spinach salad, this make – ahead dish can even be doubled serve a large crowd! The sweet peas are a nice contrast to the smokey bacon and the bite of onion. Serve on its own or pair with grilled chicken or fish – … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to try a new recipe and found you were missing an ingredient? Or maybe halfway through a recipe you realized you ran out of something. This has happened to me many, many times! Having an organized pantry list to shop from certainly helps – but sometimes you need to substitute one ingredient for another. This … Continue reading
You might remember my post about making your own Sour Cream Noodles (see here) – this is my take on Rice A Roni, the boxed rice and pasta side dish. The thing I love most about this recipe is it’s versatility – there are so many ways to change-up the flavor! You can chill … Continue reading
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