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Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when there was time to dirty every dish in the house, experimenting with different flavor combinations, not worrying about pleasing four little heathens with it…. Well, recently I gave it a whirl again, after my last couple of concoctions went over so well with the kids…. Read More
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must admit, when I see it served with a creamy dip, I get a little overly excited. Thinking I’d whip up a little treat for the kids’ lunch one day, I decided to make an easy fruit dip with whatever I had in the fridge. Here’s… Read More
Time for another recipe from my EASY MEAL PLANNING W/FREE PRINTABLES post! This spaghetti casserole is soooo good, and is another dinner that is kid-approved! It only has a couple of extra steps if you’re already making spaghetti. You can actually make it ahead of time and freeze or have ready in casserole dish to bake when you’re ready to… Read More
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two ways – both easy! I love coming up with just the right combination of flavors that make a dish unique, but not so fancy that the kids won’t eat it. You will find this one listed in my Easy Meal Planning post with free printables,… Read More
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am going to share my world-famous (at least in our house?) recipe for banana bread. ANYBODY can make this in 5 minutes of prep. It’s perfect for a quick weekend breakfast or lunch, Christmas treat for friends who don’t eat your chocolate goodies – although I’m… Read More
Who else LOATHES planning their meals for the coming week in order to make the grocery list? I am usually muttering to myself, Â “I’d rather we just don’t eat”. Okay, you caught me. I’m usually screaming something about ___ing hating this part of my “job”. But, to make it a bit easier, I do have a plan. Â I used to… Read More
PAN BUCKEYES If you like traditional buckeyes, these are even yummier! If you don’t like the hassle of making them, these are so much easier! If you know someone who doesn’t like peanut butter and chocolate, don’t trust them- that’s just weird! The holiday season usually calls for at least one occasion to bring a dish, right? Then there are… Read More
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But, you can’t always get it. Or, sometimes, you might want to try something new. Here is my own recipe – good, old-fashioned, with some yummy twists. Ingredients: 1 Loaf Honey Wheat Bread – cubed and dried out (I toast them) 3 Granny Smith Apples… Read More
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is crazy, or you’re just lazy, this meal is for you! You can find it listed in my Easy Meal Planning post with free printables. Prep is super fast and can be done the night before if mornings are too hectic – the beauty of the… Read More
                   Friday nights in our house can run pretty late. Jackpot usually does the grocery shopping on the way home from work. Depending on what time he left, traffic, crowd at store, and length of list, it can be way past our dinner time when he arrives… Read More