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Fish sticks are a wonderful “Plan B” option for those nights that you need to make dinner but do it quick! I think fish sticks and fries is kind of the norm, so I wanted to show you some easy ways to elevate your fish stick dinners. Both of these are very kid friendly and…
Broccoli is a wonder vegetable that is surprisingly versatile. It works with many styles of cuisine, but I always see people either steam it or roast it. That’s it! There are so many other ways to use this green treasure! Let’s explore all of our options: Steaming Broccoli Steaming is one of the healthiest ways…
Garlic is one of those ingredients that you either love it in abundance or you can’t stand it! I know I am not the only garlic lover out there, so I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes that use a ton of fresh garlic. I really like trying garlic in new ways, because…
Crockpots are wonderful for setting it up and letting it cook all day. That way when you are time to eat, everything is ready and you didn’t have to keep an eye on all day. January is slow-cooker and soup month, so I felt it was the perfect time to show you a basic formula…
Celery is an often overlooked vegetable. It’s kind of boring right? Well, did you know that celery typically goes on sale from Thanksgiving to Super Bowl every year? This is the perfect time to start cooking more celery and figuring out fun ways to use it! Why Use Celery? Not only is celery a cheap…
Spaghetti is a basic comfort food, and my kids love it. Unfortunately, spaghetti can also get very boring. So, I wanted to show you how some small twists and changes to a basic recipe can create not just one dish, but over 15 different dishes! Also, if you haven’t tried a one pot spaghetti, you…
Cream cheese is so versatile and can be used in hot, warm, or cold applications. Think about all the different flavors of cream cheese that you can buy at the grocery store that are already mixed for you. Now, let’s look at some fun cream cheese mix ins that you can make at home and…
One of my favorite plan B meal ingredients is breaded shrimp! They are great to have in your freezer and most cook up super quick in the oven or air fryer. Of course you can serve these up plain with some fries, but you can also elevate breaded or fried shrimp with just a few…
I’m not sure if it is a Southern thing or not but turning common vegetables into fritters can be so yummy. Most of these fritters follow the same basic steps, and honestly you can make so many different varieties. Years ago, when my son was young, I used to make lots of different fritters for…
Canned green beans are always a staple item at my house. Not only do my kids love them but they are actually pretty versatile! Let’s look at some easy ways to make those canned green beans better… A lot of these ideas can also apply to frozen or even fresh green beans as well. How…