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Month: January 2020

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Katie

Chicken and Dumplings is my favorite thing to eat this time of year! It’s the perfect cold weather comfort food, isn’t it? It’s also cheap and easy to make! Some recipes call for Poultry seasoning, but after trying Soul Food seasoning that I found at Dollar General, I won’t go back! It adds so much […]

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Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Katie

Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? Whether you’re getting together for the big game, or just looking for a great appetizer for a get-together, hot ham and cheese sliders are always a favorite. The recipe calls for poppy seeds (which I love) but most of my family doesn’t care for them. So you can add […]

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15 Valentine’s Day Crafts to Try!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Katie

There are so many CUTE Valentine’s Day crafts out there that are not only pretty, but great to do with kids too! Need some inspiration? Check out these 15 great crafts! Links to the original posts are underneath each picture.   Fingerprint Heart Rocks by Red Ted Art     Erasable “I Love You Because” […]

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How to Stretch Ground Beef

Posted on January 23, 2020May 4, 2020 by Katie

Stretching meat is something that goes back generations. Ask your parents or grandparents (if they’re still living) and you’ll probably hear a bunch of different ways they stretched meat to make it go further for their families. Rice, bread crumbs, oats, vegetables…you name it. And what you choose as your filler is really just a […]

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One-Dish Pork Chops Rice and Vegetables

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by Katie
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Can you tell I’m a fan of one-dish recipes? They make cooking dinner so easy, don’t they? My family loves pork chops and since they’re so inexpensive, they are a regular on our dinner menu. Finding a way to add variety is where it gets a little tricky. But no worries, I have an option […]

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Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops

Posted on January 19, 2020January 25, 2020 by Katie

When meat goes on sale, we take advantage. But if you don’t have a quick and easy recipe in mind, and all the ingredients on hand, it can be easy to pass up a great deal. Pork chops are a great example. At our Walmart, they go on sale A LOT. No need to grill […]

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