Make homemade food to eat better and slash your grocery budget with these recipe ideas and price breakdowns. Homemade food just tastes better from scratch! You probably have different reasons for wanting to make homemade food. The downside is that it can take A LOT of time. More time spent planning, preparing, cooking, and cleaning up… I’m guessing you don’t have all day to spend in the kitchen, ... Continue Reading
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Sesame Ginger Dressing
Make creamy sesame dressing fast by adding pantry staples like almond butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger to the blender for this quick and easy dressing packed with flavor! I’ve said this before, but sometimes dinner isn’t about all the stuff. Sometimes it’s all about the sauce… Yes, sometimes a flavorful sauce makes the meal. And now you can add this yummy sesame dressing to the list, ... Continue Reading
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
Make the most amazing grilled cheese with this Mediterranean gourmet grilled cheese sandwich! Sourdough with pesto, roasted red peppers, red onions, olives, and two cheeses (plus a garlic butter sauce) melt together for a rich, delectable sandwich. Gather round, grilled cheese lovers! This Mediterranean grilled cheese sandwich with basil pesto, roasted red peppers, feta, and provolone is the best grilled ... Continue Reading
Homemade Nut Butter
Whether you want to make peanut butter or cashew nut butter or a yummy combination recipe, this method makes it easy to whip up delicious, creamy nutty blends using whatever nuts you choose. Before we get into how to make peanut butter and other nut butters, let me preface this post with this statement: I am not a make-your-own-peanut butter type of gal. Oh no. I buy my all-natural peanut butter in ... Continue Reading
One Week No-Cook Meal Plan
This week of summer dinner meals saves my summers! Go beyond meal prep and skip cooking altogether with these family-friendly no cook summer meal ideas. I don’t know where you live, but summers are HOT here in the south. We have a never-ending supply of Homemade Ice Pops in the freezer, and the kids know that as long as we’re going to the pool, I’ll make Avocado Chocolate Mousse over Black Bean Brownies ... Continue Reading
Summer Vegetables
Enjoy delicious seasonal summer vegetables at peak freshness. Learn which summer veggies are in season, plus tons of easy recipe ideas! With summer comes new seasonal vegetables. I’m so excited! One of my favorite parts of summer is enjoying the fresh garden harvest! Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, and jalapeños grow in our backyard garden. In place of bushes in the front yard, we planted kale, and it’s still ... Continue Reading
Breakfast Sandwich
The best breakfast sandwich has your favorite bread, protein, egg, and cheese. Follow this method to prep your favorites for the whole week and skip the drive-thru! I used to think breakfast sandwiches were only something you could order at a restaurant or fast-food joint. I mean, who has time to cook and assemble ingredients when you’re trying to make lunches, wrangle kids, and get everyone out the door on ... Continue Reading
30+ Best Snacks for Road Trips
Need ideas for snacks on road trips? After spending 8 weeks driving over 10,000 miles in one summer, we know a thing or two about road trip snacks that are healthy, convenient, and kid-friendly! My family and I spent EIGHT WEEKS one summer driving over 10,000 miles, and then another 3,000 miles a few weeks later, and let me tell you – we know a thing or two about great snacks for road trips! This doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Summer Fruits
Enjoy these colorful summer fruits all season long! This guide tells you which fruits are in season, along with plenty of easy, yummy recipe ideas. I love summer fruits! Sweet berries, fresh mangos, and juicy watermelons are all over our meal plans as we enjoy the tastes of summer. I’m utilizing some food storage techniques like dehydrating fruit and freezing to get the most bang for my buck. Putting ... Continue Reading
Reasons to Eat Butter
Let’s dig into butter nutrition: the benefits of butter, all the different types of butter (from conventional to organic to cultured), and how to include high-quality butter in your grocery budget. I got lost in Google-land while researching for today’s post. Getting lost on the internet is fun sometimes. I’ve stumbled across some really great stuff! But it’s not as much fun when you realize you’ve spent ... Continue Reading
