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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cooking fish can be intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner. So if you’re new or just a little nervous, this is a great recipe to try because it’s hard to mess up. You can buy salmon fresh or frozen, just make sure you thaw it before cooking. It’s full of flavor with just the right […]
Who doesn’t need a cute, fun and easy Valentine’s Day craft, amiright? So much of my craft ideas are with my kids in mind. I was looking to try something fun and silly and I knew they would love a big ol’ fluffy Valentine Monster wreath greeting them when they got off the bus […]
I recently asked my Facebook friends which they liked better–blog posts that begin with a detailed story and the recipe at the end, or blog posts with a brief intro then right to the recipe. The answer was unanimous–get to the recipe, spare me the details. Copy that. (Also, I agree.) What you’ll love about […]
