This isn't really a recipe. It's more of a What I Did post. But I had to share. My family insisted. I've seen recipes online for french fries tossed in stuff. I'm sure that information was hiding in the depths of my brain when it burst forth without specifics this summer. Basically, this is a "recipe" born out of guilt. Out … [Read more...]

This was one of those meals that was totally made-up and actually turned out great. I was excited. I do lots of made-up meals, but they don't always turn out great.  I decided, impromptu, to make my Mexican Casserole out of my pre-cooked, frozen ingredients. I started pulling things out of the freezer and throwing them into the skillet … [Read more...]

This is my newest obsession. Banana smoothies. Frozen bananas, blended, taste basically like ice cream. But they're bananas. Which means I feel like I'm eating ice cream for breakfast. Which makes me happy. This has made me go a little crazy on the banana-buying lately, hoping they'll start looking like this before we eat them … [Read more...]

This post contains affiliate links. This is an eMeals recipe that has made it into our list of family favorites. It's now one of the ones I turn to on days when something on the menu plan doesn't sound like something we'd eat. Really, this White Chicken Chili is super easy and tastes great. It extra super-easy since I make it with shredded … [Read more...]

This post contains affiliate links. This beef and noodle stir fry has become a family favorite. My twelve year old often asks, "Hey, when are you going to make that, y'know, noodle stuff I really like." This is an eMeals recipe that really did take me out of my comfort zone. In a good way. I tend to stick with chicken breasts and ground … [Read more...]

This post contains affiliate links. As you know, I've been using eMeals for over a year now. I've explained how I use the meal-planning service, but thought it might be good to show it in action. And . . . share a favorite recipe that I got from them. We're picky. We use the Aldi Classic Family Plan which has very basic meals, but there are … [Read more...]

I don't often claim perfection. But I'm claiming it here. I make the world's best cinnamon toast.  None can compare. Now, before you are horrified by my boastfulness, let me give credit to my mother. She made it this way. I once thought everyone made it this way. I'd hear or read about cinnamon toast and envision the perfection I was … [Read more...]