Delicious Mediterranean grilled cheese made with homemade sourdough to switch up sandwich night. Frugal recipe the whole family loves, and a fun way to enjoy grilled cheese Greek style! Gather round, grilled cheese lovers! This Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich with basil pesto, roasted red peppers, feta, and provolone is the best grilled cheese sandwich evaaah! When most people hear "grilled ... Continue Reading
Myths about Meal Planning
Meal planning can be a real struggle, but maybe we make it harder than it needs to be! Learn some common myths about meal planning, and how you can get back on track and keep it simple! Back in the day, a four-week meal plan used to take me less than 30 minutes to create. From start to finish, I had it down to a science, from planning my shopping list to saving money at the grocery store. It was ... Continue Reading
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
This creamy and healthy roasted red pepper tomato soup recipe from scratch is better than any store-bought soup. Ready in minutes & kids love it! Serve with fresh homemade artisan bread and top with Parmesan cheese. Sometimes the best recipes are born by accident. Mexi-lentil macaroni was created because I needed dinner and didn’t have much in the pantry. 90-minute man bread was born because we needed ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast
This super easy recipe for Instant Pot frozen chicken breast uses just 2 ingredients and is perfect for a quick diner! Goes perfectly with cilantro lime rice, roasted broccoli, or Hasselback potatoes. Have you ever walked into the kitchen to make dinner, only to realize you COMPLETELY FORGOT to thaw the chicken? I’m embarrassed to admit that this happens fairly often in my house, but now that I’ve learned ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Freezing Bread
Learn how you can freeze bread with this Ultimate Guide to Freezing Bread. Learn the steps to freezing unbaked and freshly baked goods for meal planning ahead! I love fresh bread… but I don't always love the time it takes to prepare it! Which is quite the conundrum since cooking for the freezer is one way we can be more efficient in the kitchen! But did you know you can freeze bread?! The catch ... Continue Reading
Natural Home Remedy for Swimmer’s Ear
Use these natural home remedies to help ease Swimmer’s Ear symptoms and learn how to prevent it! Calls for simple items you already have on hand in the kitchen. Remember to use our homemade sunscreen to help prevent a sunburn, and our DIY After Sun Spray to help cool and soothe your skin after a day in the sun! Ah …summer! Long hot days spent cooling off in the pool or at the beach, sipping refreshing ... Continue Reading
Master Pasta Salad Recipe
Here is a simple tutorial for building an easy & versatile Master Pasta Salad Recipe from scratch. Enjoy the gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options! Try our Greek Pasta Salad, Cobb Pasta Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, and our Skillet Pizza Veggie Pasta. Do you have a favorite potluck or backyard BBQs dish that you bring every time? Mine is pasta salad. It’s SO versatile, can be made with almost ... Continue Reading
13 Tips for Cooking Real Food for One Person
Easy, practical tips on cooking for one. Even small families can cook healthy recipes and make meal plans on a budget! I’ve been married for 14 years. Before marriage, I lived with two other roommates. Before that, I cooked for my sister and parents. I haven’t cooked for one person for very long, but for many of you, this is a big deal, and several of you have asked me for tips on cooking real food for one ... Continue Reading
One Month Meal Plan for July
Use this one month meal plan for July to help you plan simple summer dinners! Easy, healthy, fresh meal ideas to feed your family good food all month long. Enjoy meals like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Soup! It’s a new month for meals! I love pulling out my pen, paper and calendar and making up a meal plan. The challenge of balancing what my family loves to eat and staying on track with my ... Continue Reading
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Learn how to make this easy DIY Hand Sanitizer recipe using rubbing alcohol, glycerin, and aloe vera. Perfect as a gel or a spray! For more chemical-free options to keep hands and surfaces clean, try our tutorials on DIY Homemade Hand Purifier and our DIY All-Purpose Cleaner! Let’s face it. The best way to protect yourself from the spread of germs is by washing your hands with soap and water. Preferably ... Continue Reading
