Homemade jalapeno cheddar bread is crusty on the outside, super soft on the inside, and just as spicy as you want to make it! A simple and versatile bread recipe that uses only easy-to-find ingredients. You'll love to dip it in soup or use it for the most amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! At some point on my real food journey, I realized I didn't have to buy bread at the store. What a freeing moment, ... Continue Reading
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Corn Dog Muffins
This healthy and easy corn dog muffin recipe is so versatile that it can be made vegan, gluten free and without buttermilk, or you can make them with cheese! It's much tastier and healthier than boxed cornbread mix like Jiffy. A perfect idea for school lunches. In order to help make my life as mom, head chef and home manager a bit easier, I’ve been more intentional lately to cook things SPECIFICALLY for the ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper: Walmart or ALDI?
Walmart vs. ALDI - which is cheaper? What about quality? See the list of price comparisons at ALDI and Walmart, and see which store has the better deal all around! Try out my ultimate shopping guide to ALDI and my comparison of Costco vs. ALDI. As a frugal shopper, I'm always wondering what store will have low prices. It's one of the primary principles I teach in my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp, and it's ... Continue Reading
White Bean Blondies
This recipe for delicious white bean blondies is so easy to make, and my kids love it! Baking with beans instead of flour adds protein to this healthy, naturally sweetened dessert, just like black bean brownies and maple pecan blondies! Remember when I shared that my kids ate a whole pan of black bean brownies in two days? Um… well… they ate a pan of these white bean blondies in one. I don’t know if ... Continue Reading
40+ Ways to Use a Stand Mixer
You can use your stand mixer for a lot more than just dessert! Try one of over 40 cake mixer recipes and hacks in your kitchen to save time and effort today! Not too long ago someone told me they’ve had a KitchenAid mixer for years but had never used it. I was shocked! There are plenty of kitchen appliances that you don’t need, but I would never put my stand mixer on that list. I use it several times a ... Continue Reading
Giant Italian Easy Meatballs
Giant Italian easy meatball recipe for healthy, large baked meatballs. No breadcrumbs and my kids think anything jumbo is the best - I tend to agree! Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce over pasta, or make delicious meatball sandwiches with super easy homemade buns. My kids love homemade meatballs… and ground beef taco meat (which is PACKED with veggies) and homemade breakfast sausage and the easiest ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler
This simple blueberry cobbler recipe is so yummy! Just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and in a few hours, you’ll have the perfect summer dessert. Use Homemade Cake Mix or Bisquick, fresh or frozen berries, and you can even make it gluten-free! Don’t you love it when you can toss dinner into a slow cooker and call it done? What I think might be even better though, is tossing DESSERT into a slow ... Continue Reading
How to Make Bread Machine Recipes by Hand
How to make bread machine recipes by hand: a simple conversion “recipe” of sorts for those of us who don’t have room in our kitchens for another gadget. Impress guests with delicious homemade bread! Want to impress your family? Bake fresh bread. Boy, will they be impressed when you pull a freshly baked loaf of Man Bread out of your oven! I’ll be the first to admit that bread baking can be scary. As a ... 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 ... Continue Reading
Homemade Fish Sticks (Freezer Friendly)
Homemade fish fingers are super easy to make (oven or air fryer) and so much better than store-bought! The kids love these crispy fish sticks – make a double batch and freeze the extra for another meal. Summer’s coming! At our house, summer means lighter fare – things like smoothies, salads, and popsicles. Between the summer heat and humidity, and less time indoors available for cooking, heavy and ... Continue Reading
