I take great pleasure in making things from scratch that most people buy at the grocery store. Tortillas, graham crackers, chicken broth, hummus, crackers, and many other things that I haven't … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
March 11, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
I know I talk about the weather a lot but what is going on? Yesterday, I was in shorts and today it's really cold. I didn't think to check the weather before I got dressed this morning, but I … [Read more...]
Salsa Lentil Soup
March 4, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Do you ever have one of those days where you desperately need to go to the grocery store but that's literally the last thing you want to do? Or when you don't feel like doing much work in the … [Read more...]
sweet potato chili
February 22, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Here's another meatless recipe that's perfect for Friday of Lent. Or for a Meatless Monday. Or if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Or if you're looking for a really inexpensive … [Read more...]
Crock-Pot pork tenderloin
January 15, 2013 · by · 6 Comments
If you like pork tenderloin, I guarantee you will love this! Here's why: 1) It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare and is super fantastically easy 2) The pork cooks in a Crock-Pot {read: … [Read more...]
baked Italian cauliflower
January 3, 2013 · by · 4 Comments
Happy belated new year! I haven't forgotten about you - just been busy trying to make my blog calendar for the next few months. It makes my life a lot easier if I do the majority of my posts in … [Read more...]
Lentil Chili
November 30, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, I had a guest post on being a vegetarian, and I included a recipe for twice baked sweet potatoes (which I loved). Today I decided to post a vegan recipe {see post for more info on … [Read more...]
Being a Vegetarian {guest post}
November 29, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I've got another guest post for you...Today, Jamie writes about being a vegetarian. I get lots of questions about vegetarian diets, and while I do not consider myself a vegetarian {I cannot live … [Read more...]
spiderweb black bean dip
October 30, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
My blog has been working so slow lately. So slow. It took 15 minutes for this picture to upload: It is the one photo I had time to load before I wanted to pull out my hair. Hope it's … [Read more...]
my version of black bean soup
October 11, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I love reading old cookbooks {I'm talking old Junior League cookbooks from the 60's}. Honestly, I just like reading any cookbooks. But the older ones are great because you can just tell how much … [Read more...]
the tastiest ugliest soup
October 9, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Remember the old adage "don't judge a book by its cover"? Well, that saying couldn't be more true for split pea soup Split pea soup has never been accused of being a pretty soup. It looks … [Read more...]
twice baked potatoes
September 25, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
I just really think it should be cooler outside {not cold! just not 90°}. When I went outside this morning, it was perfect... absolutely perfect...and now it's back to very warm So I'm trying … [Read more...]
Crock-pot buffalo chicken chowder
September 17, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
It could not be an uglier day outside. It's muggy, hot, rainy, and dark. It really just makes me want to crank down my air conditioner, put on pajamas, and watch movies all day. But alas, I … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
August 17, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
In keeping with my eating healthy on a budget theme, here is a list of some healthy items that won't break the bank... Top 30 Healthy Food under $2.50 in no particular order apples & … [Read more...]
is it cheaper to eat unhealthy food?
August 15, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
Many people use the claim that "healthy foods are more expensive" as their reasoning for not eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean protein. Is there any fact to this … [Read more...]
easy shrimp tacos
August 3, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
This is one of the easiest meals... There is very little cooking time and not much prep time either. And there's only 6 ingredients (plus oil and salt & pepper)! It's also practically no … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
March 13, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I love using my Crock-pot (see here, here, and here). It makes life so much easier. I usually put all the ingredients in the pot at night {when my kitchen is still messy & there's food … [Read more...]
quick and easy icing
February 22, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
I cringe whenever I see the icing you can buy in the baking aisle. Only 2 tablespoons has almost 2g trans fat- ridiculous!! That's insane, especially since it is so easy to make your own. I promise. … [Read more...]
chicken taquitos
February 2, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
I love appetizers. I always end up filling up on appetizers and having no room for dinner. Unfortunately, appetizers aren't usually healthy. Mayonnaise-filled dips, fried wings covered in butter and … [Read more...]
celebrate Popcorn Day
January 19, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
In celebration of Popcorn Day, I made popcorn {obviously}. If you make it yourself, it literally costs 10¢... 10¢!! And that's for almost 5 cups of popcorn! Here is the breakdown of cost: 1 … [Read more...]
microwave potato chips
January 18, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
Microwaving potatoes to get potato chips sounds strange, but it really works! You can make your own potato chips by microwaving sliced potatoes - genius! The best part about it is that it … [Read more...]
dinner when you just don’t feel like cooking
January 4, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
Some days, I am just not in the mood to cook or even think about what I'm going to have for dinner. I'm secretly wishing one of my friends will call to invite me over for dinner or see if I want to … [Read more...]
butternut squash soup
November 15, 2011 · by · 10 Comments
I can't help it... here's another soup recipe. I just really love making soup, especially soup with toppings. This soup is topped with bacon (my favorite!). Try to find an uncured bacon, free of … [Read more...]
tomato soup
November 7, 2011 · by · 4 Comments
Here's an easy weeknight recipe that also happens to be inexpensive. The recipe is from Cooking Light, but I changed it a little. It is a light meal, so you could add a grilled cheese if you … [Read more...]
pumpkins!
October 26, 2011 · by · 20 Comments
Well, my computer crashed last night (yay...), so the pictures in this post aren't great. Sorry. {I've now updated the pictures} However, there's no need to be Debbie Downer because today is … [Read more...]
