Homemade pita bread recipe made with 6 simple ingredients, no water to heat, one rise, & no shaping technique required. Great for Greek food, like couscous, Marinated Greek-Style Chicken, or sandwiches! Greek flavors are a favorite in the Crumbs house. There isn't a meal plan I make for my family without at least one night dedicated to the fresh Mediterranean tang. If it were up to my husband, he'd combine ... Continue Reading
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Easy Summer Recipes for June 2022
Try these easy summer recipes on your next meal plan! This four week meal plan for June 2022 will help simplify your weeknight dinners and make cooking easy! Make quick meals like chicken southwest salad and buffalo chicken pizza. Although it’s not technically summer until the middle of the month, June is the kick off for summer activities in our household. The weather is hotter and we’re ready for the ... Continue Reading
25+ Real Food Snacks Ready in 5 Minutes or Less
Great ideas for real food snacks that don't take a lot of time to prepare! 5 minutes is all it takes and you can serve healthy delicious snacks that won't break the budget! Be sure to check out 24+ best hiking snacks (easy, healthy, family-friendly) and 25+ best snacks for road trips. Every year when school is in session.. if you're like me, you could always use a few more ideas for quick breakfasts, ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Trader Joe’s
This ultimate guide to shopping at Trader Joe's is essential! Insider tips, hacks, and strategies to save time and money every visit! Be sure to read my other reviews on if the Costco membership is worth it and 15 ways to save at Sprouts. Shopping Trader Joe’s was in my regular routine for a long time, but when I learned how to be strategic with my grocery shopping, I stopped going as often because I was able ... Continue Reading
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (and Onions and Mushrooms)
Easy Italian sausage and peppers with onions is a quick dinner in the oven, crockpot or skillet. Serve with oven roasted potatoes, marinara sauce or even as a sandwich in a pita or a French roll! As I'm developing recipes and meal plans, I am always on the lookout for delicious yet easy recipes to share with you guys. One day I stumbled across a recipe for sheet pan sausage and peppers and I thought, “Wow - that ... Continue Reading
In Season Produce In February 2022
Use this guide to produce in season in February to gain the most nutrients from your food and save money on groceries! You can use this list to help you meal plan for the winter months. February is here and along with this short month are new and delicious seasonal vegetables! Many of the seasonal vegetables from January are also best in February. But there are some new ones to introduce as we explore the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
The Best Chicken Shawarma recipe is jam-packed with amazing Mediterranean flavor! A hands-off slow cooker recipe, it’s freezer-friendly, and perfect as leftovers! Enjoy as a chicken shawarma wrap with fresh homemade pita bread, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and a side of hummus. I’ve been making Greek night with a combination of Instant Pot yellow rice, Greek pasta salad, grilled chicken that’s ... Continue Reading
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
We think this cast iron cornbread is the best skillet cornbread recipe ever! It uses buttermilk, has no sugar, plus it's super moist inside with a golden crispy crust! Naturally gluten-free and freezer-friendly. Serve as breakfast with butter & jam, or as a side with roasted chicken for dinner! Would you believe that until just a few years ago, I had never made cornbread from scratch? I’ve made lots of ... Continue Reading
13 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Hosting Company
These cheap dinner ideas are big on taste, family-friendly, and budget-savvy! From vegetarian to mouthwatering meats, these healthy and frugal meats are top dollar in the taste department! You may think it’s impossible to host company and still stick to a budget. What if I told you that, in the past, we shopped, prepped, and cooked 40 meals for up to 9 people at a time, all within our $330/month grocery ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe
If you're looking for a super easy homemade hummus recipe, this is simply the BEST one you'll find! We love it because it's vegan & gluten-free; made without tahini; naturally healthy and classic with a hint of garlic; and SO delicious! Several years ago my husband WILLINGLY started eating beans (spicy citrus black beans are his favorite), why we have a classic rice and beans dinner almost every week and why ... Continue Reading
