For a long time, Jesse and I have enjoyed getting Chinese takeout for a quick and easy dinner. But eating out, even for just the two of us, adds up quickly. Add in the kids and you're talking a lot of money for what is truly a simple dish. Last week, I decided to see if I could recreate one of our restaurant favorites at home. With a little prep ahead of time, this dinner came together quickly and easily! Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded ahead of time 4 cups cooked … [Read more...]
How We Use Money Saving Mom’s Pizza Dough Recipe To Make Easy Frozen Pizza
I'm guest posting over at Money Saving Mom today about frozen pizza! Here's an excerpt: To say our family loves pizza might be an understatement. If you ask my husband what he wants to eat, the answer will always be steak, tacos, or pizza. Our favorite homemade pizza crust is this freezer-friendly one that Crystal shared, because we can get everything ready ahead of time. The original recipe is set up to make two crusts, which you can freeze as a ball of dough. That works fine, except … [Read more...]
Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
I originally got the idea for bean burgers from the recipe book Peas and Thank You. There also used to be a blog by the same name, but I think it's no longer online. (Update: As of July 2016, it's back! Here's that original black bean burger recipe.) However, I've adapted this recipe so much that it really isn't anything like that one any more, except in the fact that it's a recipe for black bean burgers. So here's my version... The day before you want to make your burgers, cook up 2-1/2 … [Read more...]
Recipe: Garlic Butter Rice
This is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with many flavors. With a simple list of ingredients, it comes together quickly to fill out the meal! Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry brown rice 3 cups chicken broth 2-3 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. salt (optional) Directions: Combine rice, broth, 2 cups water, and garlic cloves in large pot. If using homemade chicken broth, add 1 tsp. salt. Cook as directed on rice package, … [Read more...]
Recipe Revamp: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
As many of you know, Hannah has a food sensitivity to gluten. Sadly for her, that meant for awhile that she didn't get to enjoy baked goods. As I've grown more comfortable experimenting in the kitchen, I've been able to find recipes or adapt them so that they are gluten free. I'm so happy, because a life without muffins is just not quite complete. I love baked goods. Tell me I'm not alone there! Before Hannah's gluten issues, this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffin recipe was one of … [Read more...]