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
Keeping the Home
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
9 Ways to Save Time When Preparing Dinner
I often feel rushed while preparing dinner. On most nights, I’ve already had a long, busy day. This means dinner preparation generally feels like yet another hurdle in a long race. Over the past few years I’ve discovered a number of ways to save time while preparing dinner. These strategies help me get dinner on the table in a timely … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Save Time When Preparing Dinner
Bacon-Stuffed Yellow Squash
I’m always trying to get my family to eat more vegetables. Meanwhile, they ask for not-so-healthy foods like bacon. This last week I combined the two in a dish that was incredibly flavorful and delicious! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 3 medium yellow squash Several dashes salt and pepper 12 seasoned croutons or 6 round … [Read more...] about Bacon-Stuffed Yellow Squash
April 2021 Dinner Menu
We’ve been enjoying some lovely weather around here. It’s still cooling off a bit overnight and the days are not too hot. We’re enjoying this weather while it lasts. With the calendar turning to April, I know it won’t last long! Another thing that won’t last is last month’s menu. It’s time for a new one! At the beginning of each month I … [Read more...] about April 2021 Dinner Menu
