This Meal Plan of Winter Meals for January 2024 is the perfect guide to help you meet all of your new year goals for healthy eating at home. Enjoy delicious seasonal salads like our Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad and nourishing bowls of Classic Hearty Chili and Hearty Minestrone Soup. Wow - Can you believe that it’s already a new year?! Everyone is usually making new year resolutions right about now…because ... Continue Reading
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How Much Should I Spend on Groceries?
Is your grocery spending out of control? Here’s how to make a grocery budget (and stick with it!). Figure out how much you should spend on groceries, plus my best strategies to save on food. Several years ago my husband and I cut our monthly expenses in half. We set a monthly grocery budget of $330 for the two of us based on what we were spending. And now that we're a family of four, with a teen and ... Continue Reading
Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Make this easy alfredo sauce recipe from scratch in only 15 minutes! Using only 6 simple real-food ingredients, this recipe is budget-friendly and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta for a quick dinner on your busiest night of the week. It feels like every family has one night a week where there is ZERO time for dinner. For us, that’s Wednesday. So, I declared every Wednesday pasta night. It was ... Continue Reading
How to Use Your Instant Pot as a Slow Cooker
Can you slow cook with Instant Pot? Yes! Learn how to use the Instant Pot as slow cooker, plus 8 tips to convert your favorite crockpot recipes to cook in the Instant Pot. The slow cooker was invented in 1940, and there are TONS of really great slow cooker recipes out there. However, the Instant Pot has given the traditional slow cooker a run for its money, thanks to the fact that it cooks many meals ... Continue Reading
Healthy Winter Recipes for December
Here's your Healthy Winter Recipes for December! Feed your family real food on a budget AND eat seasonal produce with this complete four-week meal plan. Enjoy meals for the holidays, and healthier holiday treats! It’s holiday time, and while we are busy decorating and planning for our holiday festivities, I’ve also got my mind on what to feed the family this December! Quick & easy meals that are ... Continue Reading
The Top Ingredients to Avoid in Food
What are food additives, and how do you know which ingredients to avoid in food? Work your way through this list of the top 10 ingredients to avoid, with real food alternatives. I love lists. I love making them, I love looking at them and I love working with them. I ESPECIALLY love crossing things off of them. Confession: I've totally added something to my to-do list AFTER I had already done it, ... Continue Reading
Ground Beef Taco Meat
Brimming with authentic Mexican flavor, this real-food taco meat recipe is so simple to make! You’ll want to make a double batch to freeze some for your next taco night because it’s sure to become a family favorite. If you’ve been following Crumbs for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of taco night. Carnitas in soft, fresh, Homemade Tortillas? Classic. Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos? Great ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Make a Baked Potato (FAST!)
Want perfect baked potatoes all fluffy inside with flavorful skins? Here are 7 ways to make a baked potato: in the oven, slow cooker, microwave, and even the Instant Pot! I need to confess: I’m officially late to the potatoes-are-awesome train. Not only are potatoes CRAZY CHEAP in the winter, but they’re SO versatile and easy to make. You can fry potatoes using the same method in my Fried Sweet Potato ... Continue Reading
Dairy Alternative: Homemade Rice Milk
Creamy, homemade rice milk costs pennies to make, needs just 2 ingredients, and is ready in 2 minutes. Naturally dairy-free, lactose-free, allergen-free, and great for nearly all diets! If you buy rice milk on a regular basis but you’ve never considered making it yourself, here’s your gentle nudge: You need two ingredients and two minutes. It costs mere pennies, and it tastes WAY better than any rice milk ... Continue Reading
Fall Dinner Recipes for November
Take the guesswork out of meal planning with this real food meal plan for November! Eat healthy fall dinner recipes all month long so you can enjoy holiday treats like pumpkin fudge and pumpkin pie! While most people have their eyes on a turkey, I’ve got my eyes on all the other days this month when my family needs to eat. Warm, comforting meals that are super cheap and super easy, like garlic white bean soup ... Continue Reading