Here's your Fall Dinner Ideas for October! Feed your family real food on a budget AND eat seasonal produce with this complete four week meal plan. If you haven’t cozied up under blankets with a cup of homemade hot chocolate yet this month, I assure you – your time is coming. The leaves on our trees are turning, mornings are cool and crisp and I wore jeans for the first time in six months. PANTS you ... Continue Reading
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Beef Tamale Pie
Mexican Tamale Pie is a one-pot meal made with either ground beef or chicken, pantry staple ingredients, and a tamale-inspired topping. This easy dinner recipe is completely customizable to fit what you have and is ready in under an hour! Tamales are one of my favorite Mexican foods to eat, but the idea of making them myself is daunting, to say the least. I’ve heard that they’re hard and time-consuming, ... Continue Reading
16 Homemade Food Recipes to Make From Scratch that Save Money
Slash your grocery budget and eat better with these foods from scratch! Learn which homemade food to make yourself, with recipe ideas and price breakdowns. One thing I learned early on after switching to real food, is that it requires a lot more time in the kitchen. You CAN save a lot of money by making most meals and snacks (like homemade Larabar bites) from scratch, but the downside is it can take A LOT ... Continue Reading
Fall Recipes for September
Make your September easy with this one-month meal plan! Full of real food Fall recipes your family will love like rosemary olive oil bread and homemade chicken alfredo. Use as is or for inspiration to make your own meal plan! Ah… September. The month when summer heat meets autumn cool. Zucchini mingle with squash, tomatoes hang out with apples. I think September is one of my favorite months really. Any ... Continue Reading
Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus
My kids cannot get enough of this Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus. It’s so easy to make, and perfect for snacks, lunch, and even dessert! Made with chickpeas, cashews, oats, and maple syrup, this edible cookie dough recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free! Someone pinch me, I think I’m having another dream. Just like the one I had when my kids were eating Chocolate Hummus. It’s the dream when the kids ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Grocery List for a Month
On a tight budget? Learn how to make a grocery list for a month with this helpful guide! I share tips and tricks that will save you money while shopping and meal planning. Buying healthy food for a whole family makes me feel like I’m constantly in the grocery store.More bananas, more apples, more spinach, more butter… (darn those Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!). But I also know that fewer trips to the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Baked beans are a must-have dish at any cookout or barbecue. These slow cooker beans use pantry staple ingredients and cook in that old-fashioned slightly sweet and smoky sauce that everyone enjoys. These beans can be made ahead of time, are freezer-friendly, and taste even better the next day! Growing up, baked beans were a staple at any summer party and potluck. I always loved the sweet, tangy, maple-y ... Continue Reading
Ideas for Summer Dinners: August Meal Plan
This easy August meal plan will give you plenty of ideas for summer dinners! Quick, tasty, and budget friendly meals the whole family will love! Plus enjoy treats like homemade vanilla bean ice cream and slow cooker peach cobbler. Enjoy the last of summer, get ready for school and come up with a new routine for the fall season. This is just one of the reasons why I like to keep ideas for summer dinners in ... Continue Reading
The Best Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Hands down the tastiest and easiest breakfast sandwich you’ll ever make. Freshly cooked eggs, warm bacon (or sausage), gooey cheese, and buttery toasted English Muffin (or bagel or croissant) come together for the most indulgent breakfast sandwich you’ll ever make. 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 ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading