I don't know about you, but heading into the back-to-school season makes me think I need some quick and easy meals. Maybe you do too? All of these recipes are either already gluten free, or can easily be made so by using gluten free pasta, or another simple substitution. One Pot Pasta Meals Pasta is probably the easiest thing to make as a one pot meal. That's why they're so popular! Sausage Spinach Skillet (pictured above). This is a favorite at our house. And I recently discovered … [Read more...]
100 Days of Real Food On A Budget (Plus Weeknight Chicken Tandoori Recipe!)
If you've been around here for any period of time, you know that we cook mostly real food, we eat mostly gluten free, and we live on a fairly tight budget. And you also know that I like to give props to some of my favorite cookbook authors when they have recipes that fit with that way of eating. So I was thrilled to be invited to get a sneak peek at the new 100 Days of Real Food On A Budget cookbook from Lisa Leake. We've loved cooking from Lisa's first two cookbooks, and I have no doubt … [Read more...]
Grocery Breakdown: July 2018
We shopped quite a bit in July. Some of it was replenishing pantry and freezer items from moving. Some of it was just because we weren't in a routine yet (normally I shop on Mondays), so we went more often. As a result, we spent a bit more than I would have liked. But prices are also lower here than they were in Oregon, so even though I felt like we were buying a ton of groceries, we didn't end up spending as much money as I thought. I guess that's a win? Once we reached the end of the … [Read more...]
Recipe: Italian Skillet with Eggplant and Mushrooms
Some of my favorite meals include eggplant. Things like Sausage and Roasted Eggplant Pasta. Ratatouille. The veggie lasagna that was my first meal in Paris. Yum. I'm drooling just thinking about them. My children, on the other hand, are not as big of fans. But sometimes, I make recipes with eggplant anyways, because I'm the mom and because it's important to teach them to eat the rainbow. I wanted to make a meal with similar flavors to my Sausage Spinach Skillet, but a meatless version. So … [Read more...]
Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken with Veggies and Rice
Have you ever come across a recipe unicorn? You know, something every single family member enjoys, that's quick and easy to make, and doesn't break the budget? This is one of those unicorn recipes for our family. And because of that, we eat this almost every week for one of our meals. Instant Pot Chicken with Veggies and Rice Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 16-20 oz. chicken breast, cut into pieces 2 cups dry brown rice 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth (how to make your own … [Read more...]
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