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November is Peanut Butter Lover’s month, so I felt called to make a collection of peanut butter recipes that were savory! We use peanut butter all the time for snacks and desserts, but I rarely see anyone use for dinner. Peanut Butter is used a lot in Thai style dishes and also in vegetarian dishes….
My husband is a huge fan of donuts, but they can really cost a lot at the local donut shop….. I have tried in the past to fry them at home but honestly the mess and the time just was too much for a quick treat…. Well, now all that changes by just using basic…
This week has been a little crazy, but it reminded me that sometimes the best dishes are super simple. So, we really focused on easy to make and kid-approved dinners! We also snuck in some veggies too, so don’t worry! There are also lots of opportunities for meal prepping and cooking ahead to save yourself…
Popcorn is such a fun and inexpensive treat whether you are just snacking, watching a movie, or having game night. Another bonus about popcorn is that it is just the perfect snack to season in a million ways. So, whether you like sweet or savory popcorn, hopefully we can inspire a new way to make…
Oatmeal is a very cheap and filling food, but it often gets overlooked because it’s kind of boring. So today, let’s so go over fun ways to make overnight oats that are anything but boring. Now we always want to keep our costs low, so we really focused on using some simple ingredients that you…
I can’t believe it is almost Halloween…..Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas too! Our nights are so busy with different events and school functions that dinner has to be super easy some nights. This week’s menu is all about home cooking that is simple and easy. Plus you can really get…
Fall and holiday seasons area wonderful time to stock up on baking supplies. One of my favorite ones to grab at a good price is canned pumpkin. Not the pumpkin pie mix, but just pumpkin puree. We tend to only use canned pumpkin for pumpkin pie or other classic pumpkin desserts, so I wanted to…
Corn on the Cob can get pretty basic, so today we are going over easy ways you can add more flavor. Most of these are basic ingredients you already have on hand so it can be a great way to use up leftovers as well! What are some good seasonings for corn on the cob?…
Sometimes we have all the making for nachos but we don’t have the chips…. Sometimes we just want yummy familiar flavors in a new way…. So, today we are thinking outside the regular tortilla chip bag, and talking about different ways to have all the yumminess of nachos with the standard chip! What can I…
It is definitely starting to get cooler and feel more Fall like where I am. So, this means, my tummy is all about the comfort foods. This week we are doing quick and easy comfort foods on a budget! I’ve added some tips about how to batch cook and pre-prep these meals as much as…