Is it a challenge for you to make healthy lunches to take to work during the week? For me, the struggle is definitely real! If you have read other posts, you know I often rely on soup for my lunch. Not this week! Today I’m trying something new, thanks to the inspiration and direction from… Continue reading Busy Mom’s Chicken and Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Do you LOVE poppy seed bread? It is one of those sweet indulgences I tend only to have during the holidays. I wanted to change that. 🙂 Skillet Poppy Seed Bread is so easy and bakes 25% faster than the traditional recipe. Now, I can whip up poppy seed bread before church for a quick,… Continue reading Skillet Poppy Seed Bread
Do you love stuffed peppers but can’t seem to find the time to make them? Or maybe you love the flavors but aren’t sure how to get started? Unstuffed Pepper Soup contains all the great, hearty, flavors of stuffed peppers but without all the prep work. I don’t have time after work to make stuffed… Continue reading Unstuffed Pepper Soup: For the Instant Pot or Stove Top!
Looking for a last minute treat bag idea for Valentine’s Day? Large Batch Valentine’s Snack Mix is the way to go! It’s as easy as dump, mix, and scoop! Parents will love that you aren’t filling their kids up with too many sweets, and you’ll love the ease with which the mix goes together. Love yourself,… Continue reading Large Batch Valentine’s Snack Mix: Perfect for Classroom Treat Bags!
Need a thoughtful gift for that special someone? Valentine’s Day is coming, but these Homemade Chocolate Covered Peanuts make the perfect gift any time of year! With only three ingredients, the recipe couldn’t get easier, and no special cookware is needed! Homemade Chocolate Covered Peanuts Recipe… Like many of my best recipes, Homemade Chocolate Covered… Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Covered Peanuts: An Easy & Inexpensive Gift!
Have you ever considered making bread in your cast iron skillet? Until recently, it had never occurred to me. However, after trying a GREAT banana bread recipe, I knew I had to try it with some of my tried and true recipes. Dutch Apple Skillet Bread is one of my favorites! It’s moist, contains yummy… Continue reading Dutch Apple Skillet Bread
Sometimes, I just have to have sugar! I know it’s bad for me…but life would be boring if I didn’t enjoy some of my favorite foods. Oreos and peanut butter are two of my favorites! So when we have company over, I like to splurge and have desserts that I don’t usually indulge in eating.… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Have you made scotcharoos but they turned out like rocks? Overcooking will cause these wonderful chocolate and peanut butter rice krispie treats to become a rock-hard candy. Not necessarily a good thing, especially if you value your dental work! 🙂 Perfect Scotcharoos is a recipe I received from a co-worker’s wife several years ago, and… Continue reading Perfect Scotcharoos: Chewy Every Time!
I don’t know about you, but I struggle with getting breakfast ready in a timely fashion during the work week. The main reason? I want PROTEIN for breakfast, not simple carbohydrates. My next meal is over six hours away…I need the protein to keep my stomach from rumbling while I’m in front of my classroom.… Continue reading Busy Mom’s Baked Ham & Cheese Egg Cups: Perfect for Weekday Breakfasts!
Nothing warms my heart and soul like a creamy, comforting cup of cocoa! I absolutely love it! It doesn’t matter if I make it with cow’s milk or almond milk, the hot chocolate makes me very, very happy! Homemade Dark Chocolate Cocoa Mix is my absolute FAVORITE quick mix. I can control the ingredients, it… Continue reading The BEST Homemade Dark Chocolate Cocoa Mix: Perfect for Gifts! (gift tag included)
