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Grocery Geek: The Freezer Cooking Edition

Shopping for a large freezer cooking day can seem cumbersome. But the payoff comes for the days and weeks following when the shopping is done and the meal is already prepared. This week I embarked on a “feed-the-freezer” frenzy. After completely emptying it with the pantry challenge — and cooking a lot in said challenge [...]

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Monthly Meal Plan for February

Cooking ahead, shopping the sales, and meal planning all work together for easier meals and calmer evenings. Going into February the boys and I are doing a big freezer cooking day this week. I figure this is a great way to teach the older ones some kitchen skills, fill the freezer, and do our meal [...]

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Tips for Organizing the Freezer

Organizing your freezer can help you keep track of what you have and use it in a timely manner, avoiding waste. Having a deep freeze can be a great way to save time and money in the kitchen. Not only can you stock up on items on sale, but you can also practice freezer cooking [...]

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Oven Baked Apple Compote

Apples cook in the oven with brown sugar and spices, making for an easy delicious breakfast or dessert compote. I’m on this little mission to make our meal prep easier and quicker. I love the process of cooking, but some days are just crazy with homeschooling (FIVE students this year), running kids to piano or [...]

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Build a Better (Holiday) Breakfast

Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it’s also a perfect meal to celebrate with friends and family at the holidays. Christmas, New Year’s Day, and all the mornings in between are ideal moments to gather with friends and family to share a meal. Whether you have house guests, are visiting [...]

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Craving Casseroles?

A casserole can be such a comfort. Not only is it very make-ahead with one dish to clean up afterward, it’s also generally considered a traditional comfort food. If I tell hubs I’ve got a lasagna or a pan of enchiladas ready, I know I’ll receive a happy reply. Casseroles are good food. Here’s a [...]

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This Spud’s for You (Potato Recipes)

Potatoes are one of the most lovely side dishes I can think of. In fact, sometimes they’re so lovely, I could just eat potoatoes and a salad and call it a meal. My mother-in-law and I would often go to a nice restaurant and do just that: order a baked potato and a trip through [...]

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Soups and Stews to Love

I mentioned last week how much I love soup as an economical and filling food for cold fall and winter nights. Many soups freeze very well, meaning that you can divided them into individual servings and store them in the freezer for later use. Makes for quick and easy lunches and suppers! Here are some [...]

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Gift A Friend with A Meal

A good homecooked meal can be a perfect gift for someone who has had a baby, is facing an illness, has lost a loved one or just needs to know that someone cares. Here are four good, cheap eats that are perfect to give away and show someone that you care. All one-dish dinners, you [...]

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Tarragon Turkey Burgers with Bleu Cheese and Chipotle Mayonnaise (What’s On Your Plate?)

One of my favorite burgers of all time is the Bleu Ribbon Burger at Red Robin. The highlights of this sandwich are the bleu cheese crumbles and the chipotle mayonnaise. Yum! But, an outing at Red Robin is pretty pricey. So, I’ve taken to recreating these flavors at home. Even though hubs doesn’t care for bleu [...]

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