During the summer months I try to incorporate "salad for supper" once a week. Surprisingly enough, my husband is a huge fan of this meal! It's light yet filling and doesn't heat up the kitchen which makes me a big fan, too! I decided to serve the "salad for supper" menu when my parents joined… Continue reading Company Salad Bar: Easy Summer Menu
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Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
I know I just told you that we're doing two week menu plans, but this week is a little different. Several months ago we discovered water damage on our back deck and the part of the kitchen floor that connects to it. Water damage seems to be a theme in this house. This week we… Continue reading Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
3 Berry Good Summer Recipes
During the summer I try to keep the kitchen stocked with lots of fresh produce. Shopping at Aldi makes that easy because the prices are incredible, especially on in-season items like strawberries, blueberries, peaches and melon. I love to eat fresh fruit "straight up," with just a bowl strawberries or melon, but it's also fun… Continue reading 3 Berry Good Summer Recipes
Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
This summer I've been shopping at Aldi every other week, so it helps to plan my menus in two week blocks. I don't always stick to the original plan but sketching out a basic two week menu helps me to make sure I'm buying enough food to last us both weeks. Our two favorite types… Continue reading Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
Quick Side Dishes | 20 To The Table Series
When you're trying to get supper on the table in twenty minutes, it might seem like there's not enough time to produce a variety of side dishes. I'm here to tell you - it can be done! Here are a few of my favorite side dishes that can be ready in 10 minutes. Garlic Green… Continue reading Quick Side Dishes | 20 To The Table Series
Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
Here's what we ate last week! Breakfast: Deluxe Avocado Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes & Crumbled Feta Fancy Peach Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Goat Cheese with Honey, Sliced Peaches Cheerios & Peaches Lunch: Me: Leftovers! Paul: Hot Dogs, Chicken Nuggets Supper: Bacon Cheeseburger Calzones (I use regular refrigerated pizza dough) - once with… Continue reading Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
The BEST Way To Cook Chicken Breasts || Meal Prep
One of the best things to have on hand for quick meals is cooked chicken. I am not a fan of cooking chicken breasts in the crock pot - it always comes out tasting dry and flavorless. I love buying bone-in chicken breasts (usually for $2 a pound or less!) and roasting them in the… Continue reading The BEST Way To Cook Chicken Breasts || Meal Prep
3 Oven Free Supper Meals Ready in Twenty Minutes | 20 To The Table Series
I'm back with another round of recipes that can be on the table in 20 minutes (#20tothetable)! This time I'm featuring 3 meals that don't require an oven in those 20 minutes - and they all use similar ingredients which makes grocery shopping a little easier for you. Here are three 20 minute meals that… Continue reading 3 Oven Free Supper Meals Ready in Twenty Minutes | 20 To The Table Series
My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipe
this post contains affiliate links One of the best things about this smoothie recipe is that you can make it with the most basic blender. I have an older version of this affordable model that's currently under $35 on Amazon. I don't have the budget or the cabinet space for all kinds of special blenders and… Continue reading My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipe
Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Here's what's on the menu this week! Breakfast: Yogurt and Peanut Butter Granola (this recipe is so good!) Green Smoothies Cereal and Fruit Lunch: Me: Refrigerator Kale and Quinoa Salad Paul: Chicken Nuggets from Aldi Supper: Steak On The Grill/Mashed Potatoes/Caesar Salad Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken/Mac & Cheese/Southern Green Beans Spaghetti/Spinach Salad Chicken Quesadillas/Mexican Rice/Sauteed… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Come Home For Comfort 