Zucchini is unfortunately one of those foods that goes into my shopping cart with good intentions…. Zucchini bread…low carb noodles… stuffed… but never meets its true potential before it unfortunately ends up in the trash. I was cooking one of my default dinners…salted and peppered butterflies chicken baked at 375 for about 20 minutes.. I… Continue reading Zucchini, mushroom , and onion stir fry- easy low carb side
I am not a gourmet chef…. I wish I was a foodie but I am not quite there yet. I’m a busy Mom of 5 kids who needs simple but good recipes that are different from what we ate last night but not too different from what we know and are familiar with…. if that… Continue reading Recipe review : Melt-In- Your- Mouth Chicken from Delish
I wish meatloaf was called something else. For some reason it has never sounded that appetizing. Fortunately despite a less than wonderful name it is pretty easy to make and really good. One of my favorite things about meatloaf is it is pretty adaptable. You can very easily change up the flavors and even the… Continue reading Bacon wrapped meatloaf
Mississippi roast is an incredibly popular meal. It typically uses a jar of peppercinos and my kids aren’t really into spicy foods yet. I try when making a dinner to make it so as many people will like it as possible exactly how it is. I make a version that is very similar to the… Continue reading Knock off Mississippi Roast
I was going to call this Lazy Man’s Slow Cioker Mongolian Beef because this was my short cut version because I don’t have time in this season of life for lots of extra steps…. with 5 kids ( one being only 7 weeks old) I need it to be fast and painless. I decided instead… Continue reading Busy Moms Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
This recipe is made with the leftover chicken from the slow cooker fajita style chicken . You could use any precooked chicken you have on hand Into a pan I added about 3 cups of the leftover shredded chicken. I heated it up and served that my children with fruit, carrots, and shredded cheese. They… Continue reading Chicken Flautas
A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture is a great way to to support local farmers and their families while getting some amazing farm fresh produce. I have found it to be a wonderful mix of foods that I’m familiar with such as zucchini and foods that require a Google search such as kohlrabi. Typically with… Continue reading How to Meal Plan with a CSA
It seems like these days there is no shortage of different diets to choose from. Gluten-free, dairy free, Paleo, ketogenic…the list goes on. Some people choose to go on one eating plan, others have to. If everyone in a family is on the same plan it may not seem too challenging for your budget. But… Continue reading How to Balance Different Diets on a Budget
For years now I’ve been looking for ways to save money on groceries . I look for ways to save money on everything, but groceries especially . The reason is they are a non-negotiable part of my life. We have to eat, we don’t have to have the newest toys or latest fashion trends. Watching… Continue reading The Pantry Challenge
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