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It seems at least once a month, I have that crazy week where I have so little time and energy to make dinner. So, this week I am showing you some of my favorite dishes that are always hits, but don’t take forever to make! We also are doing a full week of dinners plus…
I am a huge fan of tacos. Like I am literally never going to turn down tacos…..but the same old tacos can get a little boring. So, today we are going over some different and fun taco flavor ideas to try! Not only is it good to try new flavors, but these can also easily…
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…
Black beans and really any beans are kind of boring by themselves. In fact, without any seasoning, they can be just pushed around the plate by the average kid. Mix them up with some super tasty seasonings and serve them in a new manner….. well, I make no guarantee your kids will eat them, but…
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…
I am a huge fan of making pizza at home. We started out using pre-made crusts, then we moved to pizza dough mix. Before you knew it, I grabbed my KitchenAid mixer and started making my own dough with a pack of yeast and flour. I have gotten lots of questions about my pizza dough,…
We are back with another full week of meals for a family of four. Our goal is to do breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Walmart for under $100. This week our prices come from the Walmart Supercenter in Petal, MS. Our total was $98.36, so we made it!! Keep in mind that we include everything…
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…