Learn how to stretch chicken into multiple meals! Use this guide to make 7 meals from one whole chicken. You CAN feed your family good food on a budget! Meals like jalapeno chicken popper casserole and buffalo chicken pizza make your chicken go further! How many delicious, absolutely easy meals does one chicken make? Several! It is a juggling act to ensure there is enough real food in the house, yet still ... Continue Reading
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Fresh Mango Salsa
Enjoy this fresh mango salsa recipe with chips, salmon, fish, chicken, or use in tacos! You can make it with or without cilantro/avocado/tomato for an easy dinner. Have you ever gone out for dinner and had something that was so good, you couldn’t help but want to lick your plate? That’s how I feel about mango salsa. Long after the homemade tortillas and shredded chicken is gone, I’m still spooning mango ... Continue Reading
Lemon and Herb Sheet Pan Chicken
This lemon and herb sheet pan chicken dinner is so good and fast! Ready in under an hour, and uses a whole chicken, potatoes, and broccoli! Pairs nicely with cloud dinner rolls. One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in a real food house is time. There never seems to be enough! I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make dinner faster, like including fast meals like Kung Pao Chicken, and hands-free meals like ... Continue Reading
Chicken Jalapeno Popper Casserole
We’re not a big casserole family, but we do love (and the kids have been asking me to make) creamy spinach and chicken enchiladas. We also love Frank’s hot sauce. On buffalo chicken pizza, on buffalo chicken salads and even our homemade hot sauce – we love a good spicy kick to our food! So then, it only makes sense to take my homemade stove-top mac and cheese, douse it with Frank’s, toss it with chicken and ... Continue Reading
Flour Tortilla Recipe
This simple flour tortilla recipe with only 3 ingredients is a healthy alternative to store bought versions. Packed with authentic Mexican flavor, you’ll want to add these tortillas to your next taco night! There’s somewhat of a running joke in our family. My husband used to be the pickiest eater I knew. Not my kids. Nope, it was Mr. Crumbs. In fact, it would be easier to list what he WOULD eat (his ... 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
Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables
Instant Pot steamed vegetables are the EASIEST side dish for dinner! Just add your veggies and hit go! See how easy it is to make Instant Pot broccoli, or other vegetables like carrots and/or cauliflower. I’ve included tips if you don’t have a steamer basket! I think the perfect dinner might be one where I hit “go” on the Instant Pot, walk away for the day, and come back to dinner being done. Doesn’t ... 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
Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole comes together in about 15 minutes and is much easier than traditional enchiladas. Ingredients are layered together, topped with cheese, and baked to warm bubbly perfection! I had my first enchilada when I was a waitress at a Mexican food restaurant in high school. It didn’t look very pretty on the plate, but it was my favorite meal to order during my shift break. Fast forward ... Continue Reading
July Dinner Ideas in Summer
Use these dinner ideas in Summer all month long in July! 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 frugal grocery ... Continue Reading