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If you have ever strolled through a bakery at a grocery store like Publix, you have probably smelled the delicious aroma of fresh baked bread. I particularly love the smell of fresh baked onion rolls! Usually, I will purchase these heavenly rolls and then get stumped on what to do with them. So, I have…
Hamburger Helper has been making dinner easier since the 1970s, but it is not always the tastiest meal. Honestly now that they have more than 60 different flavors, they all start to taste the same! Let’s go over some easy and cheap options to spice up your Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper and…
One of the great things about using a crockpot is that you pretty much dump all the ingredients in together and just let it cook all day. As crockpots have become more popular, some of the recipes have gotten bigger and more expensive. Today, we are going to go over some tried and true very…
Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a classic food combination, but sometimes this just gets boring. Thankfully there are a lot of other side dishes that pair well with meatloaf. We have compiled a large list of vegetable and starch side dishes that compliment a meatloaf dinner. We will also point on some cheaper options along…
Green Bean casserole is traditional side dish for some families on holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. On the other hand, lots of people just don’t like it at all or find it boring! We have compiled a HUGE list of green bean casserole alternatives that will be a much better solution to your…
Whether you are going to a summer barbecue or a Holiday dinner, deviled eggs are such a great appetizer or side dish. Unfortunately, we sometimes get used to the same old deviled egg recipe and need some new flavors to make them less boring. Here are 40 excellent ideas to turn your bland deviled eggs…
We are in the swing of things with school, extra activities, and sports practices now. So, this week is all about super quick and yummy comfort food. It is also starting to get cooler, so we will be using our oven a couple of nights to make some casseroles and one sheet pan meals. Super…
Fall is almost here, and I am ready for chilly weather and a little pumpkin spice! This week we will start incorporating some cold weather classics. We are going to grab the crockpot this week and make some super easy dinners that taste great too. If you don’t have a crockpot, you can still make…
This week is all about comfort foods. From French Toast, grilled cheese & tomato soup, and then Sloppy Joes for dinner! This meal plan can be made any time of year, but it does utilize the oven for a few meals so you may want to use this during Fall or Winter. Now we know…
This week’s meal plan is all about speed and ease of preparation. I purposely picked meals that are easy to make and to precook when possible. The menu for a family of 4 will come in super handy if you have a lot of sports and activities in the evenings or if you are just…