I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t appreciate a great Cottage Pie. We ate this often as kids – my mom was from Great Britain and she would make this frequently – except she would usually do it in a large baking dish. So what’s the difference between Cottage Pie & Shepherd’s Pie? Shepherd’s Pie is usually[Read More…]
Who doesn’t love a great cornbread recipe? Believe it or not, cornbread is one of the best ways to use up an abundance of milk. And this might just be the best corn bread I’ve ever had – no kidding. We squashed six gallons in our fridge this past week – and while (in a[Read More…]
It’s always fun when you can whip together a soup with random things you have in your fridge – and have enough leftover for lunch the next day. I created this soup out of necessity – I needed to make dinner but also needed to use up the vegetables I had left in the fridge..[Read More…]
If you are trying to save money, one of the best pantry staples to have are Lentils. Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse – they can be an amazing item to keep stocked in your pantry. They last forever… they are versatile, and they are just amazing to have in a pinch. They can save you[Read More…]
Do you love Mexican food? We do too ~ in fact, our family is Mexican-American so Mexican food is a pretty big part of our lives. If it’s one thing I have learned over the years, it’s that Mexican food differs so greatly. Depending on the region of Mexico that you are from, dishes can[Read More…]
I have a confession to make: I absolutely love Lentils. Red, Green, Brown.. I love them all. They are amazingly versatile, full of fiber and just too easy to incorporate into almost any meal. If you are trying to save money, one of the best pantry staples to have are Lentils. Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse –[Read More…]
Chances are .. if you read our site you will see that we mention the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker often – it seems like almost daily in some cases. The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that cooks food relatively quickly – much more quickly in fact than cooking items in the oven or[Read More…]
Pinto Beans are a great pantry staple to have on hand – combined with fresh veggies they make a wonderful soup that’s easy to make, especially if you have an Instant Pot. Even more … Pinto Bean Soup is great to bring to potlucks or fellowship at church. Serve it with fresh, homemade tortillas and[Read More…]
Open up your email inbox in the morning, or at any given time and you will see a laundry list of specials ~ from Domino’s pizza to Papa Johns, On the Border, Outback Steakhouse, SONIC Drive In and more. In fact, that’s exactly how my inbox looked yesterday – one after the other. Do you[Read More…]
It has been quite a crazy last few years – not only did Fry’s end doubling, Safeway followed, and now Walmart has opted to discontinue price matching here within the next week. And although it might not be at all stores, it’s certainly at most, and hopefully it inspires you to take a different look[Read More…]
It’s a very common misconception that junk food (or, processed food) is cheaper than eating healthy. But if you look at the majority of Americans, you will notice that many are overweight, with diabetes, on lots of medication, or perhaps their children are always sick – just because eating what’s convenient and appears less in[Read More…]
