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
Menu Monday and Slow Cooker Woes
It's still too hot to use the oven for long periods of time, but I squeezed in one oven-baked recipe last week on a cloudy day! Here's what was on the menu at my house last week - all tried and true favorites. 🙂 On The Menu Breakfast: Green Smoothies Yogurt with Blueberries and Peanut… Continue reading Menu Monday and Slow Cooker Woes
Delicious New Recipes
I love trying new recipes! It's nice to mix in a new one at least once a month to change it up from all the easy go-to's. Here are four recipes I've tried recently that were such winners - I hope you'll try them, too! #1 Beef and Cheddar Hand Pies: Who doesn't love succeeding at… Continue reading Delicious New Recipes
Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Here is one of my go-to pasta dishes! I make this all the time, whether it's for a quick weeknight meal or for company. It's a no-fail recipe that uses ingredients that you can easily have on hand. Besides, who doesn't love creamy, cheesy pasta? Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta (serves 2-4*) 1 Package Chicken Sausage… Continue reading Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Come Home For Comfort 