Homemade Banana Bread My husband once told me that this recipe is the reason he married me. So I love it not only because it tastes great and it got me a husband, but also because it only uses one … Read More...
Homemade Banana Bread
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce I'm not gonna lie, I grew up eating cranberry gel from a can and I liked it. However, I had a coupon for fresh cranberries so I decided to try a slow cooker cranberry … Read More...
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Heaven to me is homemade jam on a homemade biscuit. Seriously. If you haven't tried it then you are really missing out. Anyway, I used to be intimidated by making … Read More...
How to Get Five Meals from One Chicken
© Liv Friis-larsen / Dollar Photo Club Making a whole chicken last for several meals is probably something my grandmother knew a lot about. My generation however, may be lacking in this … Read More...
Super Simple Beans and Rice
I share a lot of frugal living tips and budget friendly recipes here so I thought I'd share the most frugal recipe of them all: beans and rice. I actually really enjoy beans and rice … Read More...
Southwest Chicken Casserole
Southwest Chicken Casserole Necessity is the mother of invention and that's how this recipe came about. My bell peppers are still coming on strong and I had some cooked chicken in the fridge so I … Read More...
Dehydrated Apple Rings
Dehydrated Apple Rings Did you know that dehydrating food keeps most of the nutrients intact, plus it's easier and takes up less space than canning or freezing? I got a dehydrator for Christmas and … Read More...
Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
Red Hot Cinnamon Apples I was drawn to this recipe in the Ball Canning Book because it seems like a quirky, retro dish that my grandma would have made. Also, I have gallons of apples waiting to be … Read More...
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Try this easy method for cooking dried pinto beans in your slow cooker for a cheap and filling meal! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we make … Read More...
12 Easy Freezer Meals in 2 Hours
Check out this list of 12 easy freezer meals that you can make in under two hours. Also, be sure to download your free printable shopping and recipe lists to get started. How to Make 12 Easy … Read More...
Crockpot Baked Sweet Potatoes
My husband and I love our crockpot baked sweet potatoes! I make them at least once a week or more and they never seem to get old. The easiest (& best) way to prepare them is in the crockpot. They … Read More...
Easy Egg Muffin Recipe (New Video!)
I've shared this egg muffin recipe before, but they're just too good not to share again! I love them because they're quick, healthy and toddler approved! Check out how to make them in the video … Read More...
How to Stretch Ground Beef Using Oats
Did you know that you can make your grocery money stretch by adding oats to ground beef? I promise you it tastes the same and no one will know the difference. I do this every time I cook ground beef … Read More...
Easy Baked Pasta – Freezer-Friendly
I've been doing some freezer cooking for when the baby comes and I thought I'd share one of my favorite recipes. I love it because it's delicious and inexpensive. Actually, I did a freezer swap with … Read More...
3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
These 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter bars are AMAZING!! I posted this recipe awhile back and I've been making them ever since. We've completely stopped buying boxed granola bars and I make these … Read More...
Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial
Mix up a few bags of this Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep for quick homemade pies all year long! Freezer Apple Pie Filling I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I … Read More...
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
This slow cooker hot chocolate recipe adapted from here, comes together quickly and tastes way better than the instant kind. It also makes your house smell like chocolate! What's not to love?! This … Read More...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Sometimes muffins come out dry and crumbly, but these pumpkin muffins are always moist and delicious. They are one of my favorite muffin recipes and they also … Read More...
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
So far we've harvested two small pumpkins from our garden. I'm so glad we planted pumpkin this year because I've always wanted to make my own puree. It was really simple and I can't wait … Read More...
45 Minute Yeast Rolls
How to Make 45-Minute Yeast Rolls: Preheat oven to 400. In bowl, mix water, oil, yeast and sugar. Let rest for 15 minutes. This is called "proofing" the yeast. Mix in salt, egg and … Read More...