With the cost of food rising so much in the last couple of years, I am constantly looking for ways to save on my grocery bill. One of the ways to do that is to make meals that don’t require that many ingredients. If you think cheap and easy means only boxed meals, I’m here …
Recipes
My favorite Fall treats
There is something about the arrival of Fall that says “baking time!”. The cooler days, staying all cozy inside, and delicious goodies baking in your oven making your house smell wonderful. Whether it’s pumpkin, apple, or chocolate, I have a few favorite goodies and treats that I like to make in the Fall and I …
Quick and Easy Cheese Ball
If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next event, I have the perfect recipe for you. I’ve been making this cheeseball for years and everyone raves about it. Once you start eating this it’s hard to stop because it’s so addicting. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make …
Classic Peppermint White Mocha
I am an iced coffee drinker most of the time. Hot coffee just doesn’t taste as good to me. As a mom of young kids, I also get distracted easily and hot coffee gets cold faster than I can drink it. I will make an exception for a peppermint white mocha though. A well known …
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
I have been making this macaroni and cheese dish for years. It’s my kids’ favorite meal that I make. They call it the “real” macaroni and cheese and prefer it over the boxed kind any day! With a buttery cracker crust topping it is the perfect comfort food. This macaroni and cheese dish is easy …
Cheeseburger Soup
One of my favorite things about Fall is that it is officially soup season! If you are looking for a soup to warm you up and make you feel all cozy inside, then this Cheeseburger Soup is definitely it. It is delicious and filling and falls into the comfort food category. Serve it with some …
Chicken Coleslaw Salad
This has become my new favorite salad of the summer. It reminds me of a pasta salad that my mom made when I was growing up. She would make it with chicken and grapes and it was so delicious! I kind of created this salad by accident one day. I had some leftover coleslaw and …
Tips for making the best strawberry freezer jam
One of my favorite times of the year is strawberry season. Although I will admit, going strawberry picking is not my favorite thing to do. Thankfully there are plenty of produce stands around here that have them already picked and ready for me to purchase. One of my favorite things to do with freshly picked …
Chicken garlic pizza
Pizza is a favorite food in our house. We love all different types and kinds of pizza, but our favorite is my homemade chicken garlic pizza. It has a white sauce and is a little different than your usual pepperoni pizza. My local grocery store sells delicious pre-made pizza dough which helps make this pizza …
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
I got this recipe from a family recipe book after I got married. I’ve adapted it to my own and it has been one of our favorite recipes over the years. This is a bit of a different take on your normal southern jambalaya. It’s made with chicken and breakfast sausage instead of shrimp. It …