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I think I repeat the same lines in every post or conversation I have about meal planning….“it’s life changing”….and “you can do it!”, both of which I believe to be true. However I have recognized that not every one feels like they know how to tackle meal planning, and in many cases feels as if …
In last weeks meal plan I bought the ingredients, which were on sale, for Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake. This is a great make ahead meal, which can be then put in the oven at the end of the day, when everyone is tired and hungry. Simple ingredients, a small amount of prep, and a satisfying …
I can’t call this Meal Plan Monday….because it is Wednesday. That is my life right now. I am behind, by at least 2 days, in almost everything. Not really, but that’s how I’ve been feeling. It’s just a busy time for me and my family. So you know what we need? A plan. A real …
Did you buy a ham this week? Are you wondering how to stretch that into another meal? This recipe for Ham and Pea Pasta is so quick and easy, you could have this on the table in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Getting home after work? Before you do anything start boiling a …
Ahhhh…January, with your wind chills and weather watches, your dark days and slippery roads…we need something. We need Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. I have a few different chili recipes I make. Some in my slow cooker, others just on the stove. This is one is nice because it literally takes 10 minutes to throw together, …
Pork tenderloin is such a great weeknight option. A smaller one will cook up in about half an hour. Tender and moist, throw some baby potatoes and carrots in the same pan to roast along with it, and a delicious healthy meal will be ready in just a little more time than it would have …
Ham and Cheese Frittata is in constant rotation in my house. In fact, I don’t even consider it a recipe anymore. It couldn’t be easier and a great way to use up whatever ingredients you have in the fridge. I make this a lot on Sunday mornings, but it works perfectly for a weeknight meal, …
Oh January, why must we struggle so? Its taken me awhile to get back into the groove of things after the Holidays, but I notice the days getting just a little bit longer and we have had some lovely days with the sun shining. Part of getting back into the groove is getting back into …
It’s the week before Christmas….how is everyone doing? Feeling like the miracle of Christmas, will be that you will actually be ready for Christmas when it arrives? Another year of wondering how it will happen, but somehow, it does. Or you just say “screw it….what’s done is done,” and pour yourself a beverage. Might I …
You know when you go to a party and are trying to be casual, sampling the delicious goodies on the table…then you try something…and you can’t-stop-eating-it. That’s me, with these Spicy Maple Nuts. I’m not alone. Make a batch of these and see how fast they go. Maybe that’s just our big family, where people …