Planning 101 Series I love leftovers. Well, I love yummy leftovers. One of my favorite ways to save time in the kitchen is to cook double batches of food – more than my family will eat in one sitting – and save the leftovers for later in the week. There are so many benefits of using leftovers….
Whether you homeschool your children or send them off to school, breakfast is the most important part of the day. I know in our house, breakfast time can be a challenge. There are lots of mornings I just wish I had something quick I could pull out and heat up that would taste delicious. But…
Crepes are super easy to make. I made this recipe a few days ahead of when I planned to eat them. This are a perfect “make ahead” recipe. I made around 5 dozen of these at a time and they keep well in the refrigerator. You don’t even have to separate them with wax paper….
Preserving a Legacy of Family, Faith, and Food Series – November 1 – December 31 Article Written by Valerie Comer “As Easy as Pie.” If you’ve ever baked a pie, you probably think the old saying is an oxymoron. It should read: as easy as eating pie. ‘Cause, yum! Who doesn’t love a good slice…
What child (or adult) doesn’t like a yummy Popsicle when it’s hot outside? Why not make some homemade Popsicles? Homemade Popsicles are healthier than most store bought versions and if you’re creative, you can save a lot of money and maybe even use up some leftovers! Here are a few frugal ideas: homemade yogurt (even…
I love summer time. The bounty of fresh from the garden (or farmer’s market) produce is such a blessing! Yellow squash and zucchini are usually found in abundance. Even if you don’t have a garden of your own, you probably have friends who do – and you will end up with some of their overflowing…
A Family Favorite Recipe This has to be one of my favorite meals! When I first saw this recipe, I thought the sweet potatoes and black beans were an odd combination, but the flavor marry extremely well! Since then, I have also tried a sweet potato and Black Bean Salad which was just as yummy!…
I made these delicious sweet potatoes the other night, and wow they were good! Usually, when I make sweet potatoes I either make them into a sweet casserole with a marshmallow or pecan topping or I will serve them baked with butter and brown sugar. I love either of those dishes! But this was such…
I have only made homemade pizza dough a few times over the years. But, it wasn’t until I found this recipe that I decided that homemade pizza’s would be a mainstay in our house! This crust is so easy, so quick and perfect for freezing – so make a double or triple batch! I found…