We love cooking, but we don’t love grocery shopping. Can I get an amen? First of all, grocery shopping can be a chore. Second, if you open your wallet afterward, little dust bunnies float out because it is empty. Not fun. That’s why recipes with a handful of ingredients are the best – you don’t […]
If you’re like us, you buy the big bag of Halloween candy in hopes that you’ll have leftovers. Buying candy for kids is a pretty great excuse for binging on candy. But this year, instead of snacking on what’s in the candy bowl, make something new with your leftover Halloween candy! There’s nothing more thrifty […]
When I think of delicious food, I always think about those delicious home-cooked meals my Grandmother makes. She has a special talent for taking the simplest ingredients and making something uniquely delicious. For a lot of her dinnertime staples she doesn’t even use a recipe because she’s had so much practice making them. It is […]
Crescent rolls are an amazing comfort food – all flaky and sweet. They’re even better when paired with creamy, savory ingredients. That’s what makes crescent roll casserole recipes great family meals in the winter. When you get home and want to make a satisfying meal, you can rely on crescent roll recipes as a quick […]
Savory ground beef casserole recipes are usually what you’re really craving after a long week day. They’re filling, comforting, and there’s minimal effort on your part. You can just dump some simple pantry ingredients together with ground beef, and dinner’s ready in no time. The best thing about ground beef casseroles is that they are […]
There are many times when I’ll think a recipe looks super easy, then I dig into it and realize it calls for cooking a whole chicken. While it’s not super difficult to do that, it takes more time. By the time you brine it and cook it, your weeknight is half gone. Thankfully, you can […]
Corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer foods. It’s only the first week of June and I’ve already had it three times! Corn is so fresh in the warmer months, it’s easy to make and arguably a healthier snack than other options. Best of all, it’s super cheap! It makes a great […]
You can never have too many cheap and easy casserole recipes in your wheelhouse (aka your recipe book). They make for the best weeknight dinners as well as potluck-pleasers. They’re so simple to throw together that, even if I’ve had a long and tiring day at work, I always have enough energy to whip up […]
If you celebrate Lent, then you know a big part of it is self-restraint. People often give up favorite foods or sweets for Lent, and it can be a serious challenge, especially if you’re used to indulging. That’s why it’s great to try and get it out all of your system with a pre-Lent binge! […]
When it comes to cheap ingredients, it’s hard to beat potatoes. A big bag of potatoes is usually very affordable and goes a long way. With a 5 lb. bag of potatoes, you can feed your whole family 1-3 meals, or feed yourself for a week. They’re quite easy to store, as well – just […]
