Even though my husband is a very picky eater, sometimes he surprises me! The last time I was at Aldi I noticed a new item in the Italian food section - Roasted Garlic Risotto. At less than $2 I thought it was worth a shot! I've never made risotto from scratch but I know from… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Side Dish {3.9.20}

This is actually more like two week's worth of meals instead of just one week. Sometimes we have weeks where I only end up cooking a couple times instead of 6-7 nights like I planned. I looked back on my planner this weekend and realized I only made 3 out of the seven meals I… Continue reading Menu Monday + Paul’s Favorite Dessert {2.24.20}

I am subscribed to Food Network's YouTube channel and it's one of the best ways to find new recipes! They take a whole recipe from one of the Food Network stars and cut it down to just a few minutes. It's a great way to see a quick overview of how something is made, and… Continue reading Menu Monday + A New Source For Recipe Inspiration {1.20.20}

  After eating out quite a bit over Christmas, I was happy to be at our kitchen table for supper all week long. This was the second week of a two-week Aldi haul, so we were eating from the pantry/freezer and finishing up the fresh produce I had on hand. As you'll see from my… Continue reading Menu Monday – Eating From The Pantry {1.6.20}

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