I said last week that I wanted to try these Sausage & Veggie Packets since smoked sausage was on sale.  I tried them.  I LOVE THEM!  I made it a little different than the original recipe, but that’s simply because I chose veggies that I like more or that I had on hand.  You can Read more

I love spaghetti with meatballs. Usually when I make spaghetti sauce, I pull out some meatballs from the freezer and let it all meld together in a crockpot, on low, for a few hours. Makes the sauce even better.  Makes the meatballs even softer and moist. I dream about things like these. Making your own Read more

I bought more beef this week and made over 4 dozen meatballs.  Now, for a big family, that won’t go very far.  But for my family, that’s at least 6 meals for all 3 of us (non-baby) eaters.  They’re in the freezer just waiting to be used!  Tonight, we’re going to have Italian Sausages and Read more

This isn’t really a recipe per se…but more of a reminder that you can think outside of the box when it comes to pizza.  It doesn’t always have to be on a pizza crust.  It can be on English muffins or bagels or hamburger buns or even French Bread! This recipe is perfect if you Read more

I’ve been looking for a really good baked spaghetti kind of recipe and think I may have found it!  I found it on Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures.  I modified it only slightly (I like less “crust” and more sauce).  Her recipe makes 2 “pies” and she says it freezes great, but here are the instructions for Read more

Sausage lasagna rolls is one of my favorite meals that I just don’t remember to make often. Which is a shame because as yummy as it is Day One, it makes ROCK STAR leftovers. There’s just something about spaghetti sauce that always makes things taste better the next day. How to Freeze Sausage Lasagna Rolls Read more

Did you check on Nicole’s list of best deals this week?  You should!  It’ll make for some mighty good eating! Main Dishes Taco Soup – With the slightly cooler weather this week, I’ve been in the mood for soup.  Make some with the ground beef on sale at Aldi’s before the weather gets too warm Read more

I make some variation of this Beefy Mac & Cheese casserole about once a month (which is quite often for us), because it’s so easy to change-it-up! If I’m feeling Italian, I use Italian spices (oregano and basil) and mozzarella cheese. If I’m feeling Mexican, I’ll use cumin or taco seasoning with cheddar or Monterey Read more

This chicken, cheese, and green chile enchilada recipe is on my regular rotation since we love it so much. You can omit the chiles if that isn’t your thing, but it adds a nice touch, I think. They aren’t spicy, so it doesn’t add heat. How to Freeze This Chicken Enchilada Recipe I usually freeze Read more