I have a love-hate relationship with slow cooker recipes. They are so convenient to prepare but I find that many taste somewhat bland and contain certain components that are mushy (it’s hard to cook veggies and meats well when they are all in one pot at one temperature). Nevertheless, I’ve been using my slow cooker at least once per week in … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Meatball Tortellini
Keeping the Home
August 2021 Dinner Menu
Summer is still very much underway, but I’d be lying if I denied that I’m looking ahead to the fall! Though this won’t happen for a bit, I’m ready to wear a sweater, eat soup for dinner, and put my fall wreath on the door. I’ll be patient, though, because I know fall will arrive in due time. In the meanwhile, here are the tasty dinners … [Read more...] about August 2021 Dinner Menu
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
I tried a new recipe earlier this month. Like the Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta I prepared for the first time last month, this recipe is one that my husband came across and thought sounded good. I’m so glad we gave it a try because it was delicious! It’s a one-skillet meal, so preparation and cleanup are super easy. If you like pasta … [Read more...] about Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Air Fryer Steak Bites
I tried a couple of new recipes during the month of June. Our favorite was this one. I’ve made steak bites before, but I had not previously prepared them in the air fryer. It turns out that this is a wonderful way to prepare them! In fact, it will be my default means of preparing them from now on. Check out these tasty, easy-to-prepare … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Steak Bites
July 2021 Dinner Menu
Summer has arrived and it is hot, hot, hot around here. We’re keeping cool by eating lots of popsicles! Like I did last month, I’ve planned meals that don’t require the oven to prepare. Everything on this menu can be prepared on the stove, in the air fryer, or in the slow cooker. As each new month begins, I take time to plan out our … [Read more...] about July 2021 Dinner Menu
Creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta
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
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
