Storm Day Meal Prep

OK….I wasn’t planning on writing this, but realized I am fairly organized with my storm day meal prep. (We are currently under a Blizzard Warning) I did a quick grocery store run this morning, home before 9:30am, and started cooking. I live in a very power deficient area. We lose power. A lot. A memory …

Ham and Pea Pasta

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 …

Meal Plan Monday- February 1

My meal plan this week did not involve me looking up recipes, scanning the sales and sitting and writing a detailed list. Sometimes life doesn’t work like that. In a busy week, I made my meal plan as I shopped and checked a recipe on my phone while I was there. I still left though …

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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, …

Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin

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

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, …

Easiest Ever Spaghetti Sauce

Have I mentioned I feed a lot of teenagers every week? Guess what? Teenagers like pasta. Hockey players like pasta. We eat a lot of pasta. 🙂 Which is why I am happy to share the Easiest Ever Spaghetti Sauce with you. This is a win/win recipe in my house. It is a great spaghetti …

Meal Plan Monday

I posted my meal plan last week and it garnered a fair bit of attention and feedback. We all need to eat…three times a day…you need a plan, or I do at least. Welcome to Meal Plan Monday. This weeks meal plan is from the Atlantic Superstore. This week I am making: Easiest Ever Spaghetti …

Meal Plan Monday- Atlantic Superstore

I feed a lot of people in a week. There are 5 of us, plus we have a hockey billet living here currently, plus girlfriends, plus teenage friends, etc, etc. I currently prepare meals for 6-8 people most nights. That requires a plan. I’ve tried to “wing it”…it’s a disaster…of epic proportions. I am a …