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
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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
Air Fryer Asparagus
My air fryer has been one of the best purchases I’ve made for my kitchen. It’s such a useful tool! I use it several times each week to cook meats and various potatoes. I’ve also used it to make pizza and empanadas. Despite the fact that I use it frequently, I haven’t prepared many vegetables in it. However, I recently used it to prepare … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Asparagus
March 2021 Dinner Menu
Last month’s menu was helpful to us for about half the month. Then we lost power and running water in the 2021 Texas Freeze. Once these services got back online, it took a week or so for grocery stores to get a variety of foods back in stock. I’m hoping we’re able to use this menu for the entire month! At the beginning of each month I … [Read more...] about March 2021 Dinner Menu
Black Forest Cake Ice Cream
Because we are approaching Valentine’s Day, I wanted to make my kids some festive ice cream. There are a number of flavors that many of us traditionally associate with Valentine’s Day, including the flavor of Black Forest Cake (chocolate cake with a rich cherry filling). I integrated the flavor of this delicious dessert into an … [Read more...] about Black Forest Cake Ice Cream
February 2021 Dinner Menu
I can’t believe we are already one month into 2021. The year is zooming by already! Among other things, this means it is time for a new menu. At the beginning of each month I plan out our dinners for the coming weeks (you can see past menus here). I do this monthly instead of weekly because it saves me time (I don’t have to find time to … [Read more...] about February 2021 Dinner Menu
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
We had some ham left over after Christmas. I froze it in portions of various sizes and have been finding new recipes with which to use it. One recipe that caught my eye was for this Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup. This soup contains cauliflower, so I knew I was taking a chance that my veggie-averse family might not like it. Guess what? They … [Read more...] about Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
