Discover ingenious ways to turn leftovers into delicious new meals. Get creative with your cooking and minimize food waste while enjoying budget-friendly dishes.
I know a lot of people make and drink smoothies for breakfast, but at our house smoothies are actually more of a dessert. Especially in the summertime when you want a nice cold dessert to end the hot day! Over the past few summers we have worked and experimented with all kinds of different Dessert…
Tomato soup especially the condensed can kind; can be a little boring. That is where mix ins come in handy. They can jazz up a boring soup, use up leftovers, and make that soup a bowl full of comfort too! So, if you are looking for ways to spice up your tomato soup, you have…
I am a huge fan of stuffed mushrooms. They can be a great appetizer or a side dish, plus they can be a great vehicle to use up random leftovers. Today, I am sharing my 8 favorite ways to make them. Some of these come from my time working in catering and some are ones…
Pancakes are a fabulous breakfast or even a dinner if you want….but same old pancakes can get a little boring. I like to use random leftovers and items I find on a good deal to jazz them up a little bit! It doesn’t matter if you are making regular pancakes, using a mix or homemade….
Y’all know that I love to twist the classics to make them a little less boring or expected. You can eat the same items over and over again, but if you add a little twist they are like a whole new meal! So, today we are talking about different fun topping ideas for burgers. Not…
I love quick and simple breakfast, but I also love a good filling breakfast. Normally I make breakfast burritos with eggs but since they have been at a premium price lately, I wanted to explore some options that don’t rely on eggs. Here are some fun breakfast ideas to try at home that don’t need…
I am a huge fan of formulas. Unlike recipes, formulas are meant to be played with! I could give you a basic recipe for homemade granola bars, but most people would look at them as if they are set in stone. Instead, I am giving you two different versions of a basic formula to make…
I absolutely adore pizzas. Nothing is better than a freshly made one, but if you are ordering delivery or takeout, they can get really expensive super quick. So that is where homemade pizza comes in. You can make your own pizza dough (find my favorite pizza dough recipe here) or you can buy a mix…
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…