A while back I shared about how I got my husband to use Pinterest as a tool to save recipes that he’d like for me to try. He doesn’t pin things very often, but a few weeks ago he did pin a couple of recipes that sounded good to him. Because he was excited about these recipes, I deviated from our menu so I could try one. I was also … [Read more...] about Creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta
Keeping the Home
Does Having a Deep Freezer Save You Money?
Last week I shared some tips on how to save money as grocery prices skyrocket. One of the tips was to buy things now for use later. In other words, if you know you will use something next week or next month and it is on sale at a great price today, then go ahead and grab it before the price goes back up. This is a great strategy, but it can be … [Read more...] about Does Having a Deep Freezer Save You Money?
BBQ Chicken Salad
I love salad. I could eat salad every day of the week and be happy, but my husband definitely doesn’t share this sentiment. Though he will eat it, he doesn’t find it to be as delicious and satisfying as I do. Thus, I’ve been trying a few new salad recipes in order to find some varieties that are hearty and have a flavor that he … [Read more...] about BBQ Chicken Salad
June 2021 Dinner Menu
Our weather has been hot and rainy over the last couple of weeks. We’re finally getting a break from the rain, but the heat isn’t going to go anywhere anytime soon. Thus, I’m trying to plan meals on my menu that don’t use the oven. At the beginning of each month, I sit down and plan out our dinners for the coming weeks (you can see many … [Read more...] about June 2021 Dinner Menu
Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Every now and then my dinner plans don’t work out and I have to scramble to find something to prepare. This happened several weeks ago when I went to pull some Italian sausage from the freezer to thaw for dinner and realized I didn’t have any. I had forgotten to put it on my grocery order. I looked over the contents of my freezer and pantry … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Cheddar Bacon Chicken Fingers
Trying to find foods that my kids enjoy is an ongoing ordeal in my house. However, there is one food they consistently love. Though I wish this were something healthy like carrot sticks, yogurt, or almonds, it’s not. It’s bacon. Though bacon isn’t a food I want them eating all of the time, it does give me a place to start when trying … [Read more...] about Cheddar Bacon Chicken Fingers
Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
It’s already hot enough around here that cold treats like frozen fruit bars and ice cream really feel like perfect snacks! We decided to try a new ice cream flavor this week. After considering numerous recipes, we settled on Orange Creamsicle. It was absolutely delicious! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 4 oz. cream … [Read more...] about Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
May 2021 Dinner Menu
I couldn’t believe it when I looked at the calendar a couple of days ago and saw that it’s almost May! Time really does feel like it passes quickly. As we brace ourselves for hot weather (it arrives early here on the Texas Gulf Coast), I’m getting us set up with a new dinner menu. At the beginning of each new month, I plan out our meals … [Read more...] about May 2021 Dinner Menu
