Sloppy joes are such a common meal.  It’s inexpensive.  It’s quick.  It’s easy to serve.  It’s liked by so many.  It’s especially easy and quick to make if you like the sauce mixes from the store.  But I haven’t met one of those mixes that I love nearly as much as my homemade recipe.  Once Read more

I’m not gonna lie.  This is a tough post to write.  For two reasons: This recipe isn’t my favorite.  This is one of those recipes that I make because I love my husband.  He ADORES it. Pork tenderloins are kind of hard to photograph.  I mean – showing raw meat covered in a marinade isn’t Read more

When my in laws come up to visit for the day, they often treat us to lunch or dinner.  One of our favorite things to eat are chicken wings from Buffalo Wild Wings.  They don’t have one in their city and they just really enjoy it.  And we really enjoy it.  And our boys really Read more

Ahhh…chili.  Such fond memories of it. Football season is drawing to a close.  High school football is done.  College football is done.  The NFL is in playoffs.  I don’t know why I associate football and chili together.  I have images in my head of big football parties and a whole vat of chili on the Read more

Cauliflower was 2017’s “it” vegetable.  You know what I mean, right?  Like kale of the past, cauliflower seems to be everywhere this year.  People are making breading out of it.  Pizza crusts.  Mashing it like potatoes.  All kinds of things.  It’s become quite popular. Well, this recipe isn’t about cauliflower just because it’s popular.  This Read more

Maybe it’s just me, but I am constantly craving some good Chinese takeout! I could easily order it once a week if my husband let me. Chinese takeout is full of sodium and packed full of calories and carbs. If you want to make your own version that is much healthier, you are going to Read more

Kitchen Hack (noun):  Refers to a shortcut found in the kitchen.  A tip or a technique that makes one’s life easier, specifically when it comes to organizing or preparing a meal. It’s no secret that I like having the ability to pull together meals quickly.  Some people love having complete meals in the freezer.  That’s awesome, but Read more

Busy school nights are back and it means that we’re back to late nights, after school activities, and study sessions at the kitchen table. Instant Pot recipes make it easier to get dinner on the table each night without the extra work or frustration. If you are trying to make healthier decisions, don’t miss these 15 healthy Instant Pot recipes for your family! Read More…

There are many situations that could want you to spend as little as reasonable on groceries in a given month.  Maybe an unexpected house maintenance issue? A potential layoff?  Overspending in previous months?  Trying to pay down debt as much as possible as quickly as possible?  Or trying to save up a down payment on Read more