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Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 11 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

The Circle Sandwich. My family’s preferred way to use up leftovers.

April 5, 2013 6 Comments

refrigerated crescent roll dough, chicken, baked, sandwich

Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes a great sandwich. We call it The Circle Sandwich and it is one of my family’s favorite meals. (Shhh. Don’t tell them, but it’s a great way to use up leftovers.)

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Simple

Freezing tomato paste: Use what you need and save the rest.

March 4, 2013 10 Comments

I cook a lot, and I often have recipes that call for a tablespoon or two of Tomato Paste.  A tablespoon is about .5 ounces… the smallest can of tomato paste I have ever seen is 6 ounces.  What’s a frugal cook to do? Freeze it in portions, of course.  Freezing tomato paste is easy […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, food, kitchen stuff, Let me help you, recipes, Tip of the Day

A Green Smoothie. (It actually tastes good…. who’d a thunk?.)

January 17, 2013 9 Comments

green smoothie, spinach, oranges, healthy

Many of you know that I don’t like veggies, but I am happy to report that I’ve been managing to get a little more of them these days.  (Does anyone else find it mildly hilarious that one of my most popular posts is on how to store fresh fruits and veggies…?) This green smoothie is […]

Filed Under: Beauty Tips, Drinks, food, health, kitchen stuff, recipes

The easiest make ahead chicken, ever.

January 10, 2013 4 Comments

I am trying to eat more protein these days.  Handsome Hubby eats chicken and salsa almost every morning for breakfast.  The boys are eating more and more and more…. everything. What’s a girl to do? Well, one of the things is to make sure there’s plenty of chicken on hand and ready to eat.  This […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, chicken, food, health, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, planning ahead, recipes, Tip of the Day

The secret to melt in your mouth steaks… (Make cheap-o cuts taste like prime.)

January 8, 2013 61 Comments

The secret to making melt-in-your-mouth steak. No matter what the cut, this method is fool proof for tender, juicy steak every time.

Filed Under: Bargain, beef, kitchen stuff, Let me help you, Main Dish, recipes, steak, Tip of the Day

Chocolate hazelnut butter toffee brittle. Yum!

December 20, 2012 4 Comments

toffee, chocolate, hazelnut, brittle, gifts, food, dessert

I make this around Christmas time each year and give it out to friends and neighbors. It is a big hit! Easy to make, yummy to eat, and hazelnuts make it extra special.

Filed Under: concoction of the week, Desserts, food, gift giving, kitchen stuff, recipes, You asked...

Mocha Brownie Tart – yummy in my tummy.

December 13, 2012 5 Comments

Today I want to share one of my favorite recipes: Mocha Brownie Tart.  This is super easy and is one of my family’s favorites.  It combines some of my favorite things… brownies, coffee and hazelnuts.  (I am a sucker for hazelnuts!) This is really yummy.  For the past 2 years, Mitch has requested this for […]

Filed Under: baking, chocolate, concoction of the week, decor, Desserts, food, kitchen stuff, Mitch, recipes

Fool-proof, roasted chicken. The secret? Brine it.

September 18, 2012 11 Comments

I love an easy, fool proof recipe. Here’s another one of my “Go-To” favorites.  (This is also what we do for our Thanksgiving Turkey each year and It. Is. Awesome.) Have you ever used a brine for chicken or turkey?  No?  Well, it’s about time that you gave it a try, don’t you think? I […]

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Simple

Chicken Chili: My favorite easy, yummy “go-to” meal.

September 12, 2012 7 Comments

I am looking forward to fall for several reasons, but one of them is that I just feel more in the mood to cook in the fall.  Hearty soups, stews and one pot meals just make life a bit easier. I want to share one of our very favorites with you today:  Chicken Chili. My kids […]

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Let me help you, Main Dish, recipes

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