This week is a continuation of our series: 5 Meals For When Different Proteins Are On Sale.  Over the past several weeks, I've given you 5 meal suggestions for when a certain protein is on sale. I don't know what it is, but to me, a lot of the best ham meals pair well with fall and winter.  Maybe it's because they're all warm and hearty and filling, but something about ham meals just makes me cozy. Here are five meals for when ham is on sale. Cheesy Ham and Scalloped … [Read more...]

This week is a continuation of our series: 5 Meals For When Different Proteins Are On Sale.  Over the past several weeks, I've given you 5 meal suggestions for when a certain protein is on sale. I love bacon.  Because bacon.  But I've found bacon sales to be few and far between (or to only be on bacon ends and bits rather than actual slices).  If you're looking to still have that bacon flavor without having perfect slices on the side, these recipes will work just … [Read more...]

This week is a continuation of our series: 5 Meals For When Different Proteins Are On Sale.  Over the next several weeks, I'll give you 5 meal suggestions for when a certain protein is on sale. Every now and then I'll find whole chickens marked down at the grocery store.  When that happens, I'll buy a few extras and pop them in the freezer for future easy meals like these. Real Food How To: Cook a Whole Chicken. In this post, you'll find my favorite crockpot method for … [Read more...]

This week is a continuation of our series: 5 Meals For When Different Proteins Are On Sale.  Over the next several weeks, I'll give you 5 meal suggestions for when a certain protein is on sale. Although I'm always a good fan of a yummy cheeseburger, there are plenty of other options when it comes to ground beef!  Here are some ideas for when ground beef is on sale. Crockpot Ground Beef Stew. Think your traditional beef stew, but with a cheaper cut of meat. Sour Cream … [Read more...]