During December I really try to keep our weekly meals as simple and inexpensive as possible. My sister shared a great tip with me recently - if she buys something for a new recipe (or an ingredient that she doesn't usually keep stocked in her pantry), she plans another meal the same week using that… Continue reading A Budget Friendly Menu Monday
Category: Recipes
12 Of My Favorite Holiday Appetizers!
In my house, it's pretty accurate to say that appetizers are one of our favorite parts of the holidays. Paul would happily make a meal out of cheeseball, dips and pigs in a blanket. If you're looking for a great appetizer for a party or just to treat your family, I've compiled 12 of our… Continue reading 12 Of My Favorite Holiday Appetizers!
What I’m Making For Thanksgiving Dinner {2019}
Although I'm not hosting Thanksgiving this year, I still get to make some delicious Thanksgiving food. We are celebrating with my family in Tennessee and are actually having our big Thanksgiving meal this weekend! My mom and sister are amazing cooks and I'm very excited to eat all the things they're making. My mom and… Continue reading What I’m Making For Thanksgiving Dinner {2019}
Menu Monday + A 30 Minute Comfort Food Meal
Even though I tend to spend more time in the kitchen this time of year, full meals of home-cooked food don't have to take forever. On Friday night I was able to put meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans on the table in 30 minutes! The recipes I used are linked in the menu… Continue reading Menu Monday + A 30 Minute Comfort Food Meal
Carb Confessions {Menu Monday}
I love carbs. I always have and I always will. Often after I've written a Menu Monday blog post, I look back over the meals and realize how carb-heavy they look! We do eat a lot of carbs, but I try to work fresh spinach and other green veggies in wherever I can. We eat… Continue reading Carb Confessions {Menu Monday}
Fall is Here! {Menu Monday}
Rejoice! Fall weather is here! I was so excited to make my menu plan this week, looking at the forecast to see every single day with highs below 80. 🙂 This is the second week of a two-week grocery haul so I had to choose recipes that worked with what I had on hand. Next… Continue reading Fall is Here! {Menu Monday}
Open Faced Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches
Last week we spent 6 glorious days at the Happiest Place on Earth - Walt Disney World! It is hands down our favorite place to vacation. Magic Kingdom is my favorite park, and while we are there we love to eat at Be Our Guest Restaurant. It looks just like Beast's castle from Beauty and… Continue reading Open Faced Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches
