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Mandarin oranges are a definitely a family favorite in our house! We love them with cottage cheese, yogurt, or just as a fruit side with dinner. Did you know that they are actually really fun to cook with too? Yup! I occasionally find canned mandarin oranges on sale, and will stock up so I can…
Green beans are a vegetable staple in my house. Even though my kids love to eat them luke warm straight from the can, I do like to elevate them a little. To be honest, I usually portion out their beans and then add flavor to ones that my husband and I will eat. Why mess…
I am a huge fan of having a well-stocked pantry. One of the essentials to have is an easy protein option so you can make easy dinners without defrosting and also in case of a power outage. SPAM has been a favorite of mine since I was a child but that is probably because my…
This has been a whirlwind week….between the crazy weather changes from 70 to 30 degrees, I somehow managed to injure my wrist as well! Woohoo for growing older! LOL So, this week we are all about low energy meals for when you don’t really have the motivation to cook but you want to feed your…
Time for a little story……For half of my life, I have not been a fan of tuna salad. In fact, as a child every time my Dad even opened a can of tuna, I would pretend to fall out on the floor due to the smell of fish. I’m just not a fish fan especially…
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…
Sometimes plans just don’t work out. Especially if your dinner plan involves defrosting meats…. So that is where canned chicken becomes not only a great pantry staple but also a dinner saver. I do recommend that you always drain and rinse canned chicken before using it. This helps get rid of the metal taste plus…
Artichokes are a fun pantry items that can be used to add a little salty or tangy flavor to lots of dishes! I like to stock up on them when they are on sale. Of course, my favorite dish using artichokes is the classic Spinach Artichoke Dip (hot or cold), but there are actually lots…
We are back with another $100 meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a family of 4! Our prices are based off a Neighborhood Market Walmart store located near Gaston, South Carolina. This week our total came out to $97.02 so we just barely came in under budget! I like to give realistic…
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…