Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms and all people who love and care for others like a Mama! This is a special Mother’s Day with it being my first with our new little one. It also feels unlike the others because we can’t all be together to celebrate. I’m hopeful that this will pass soon…
Tag: easy
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake
Being pregnant sure gives me a sweet tooth and it seems like if I’m not eating something sweet then I’m thinking about something sweet that I would love to be eating. This unusual for me sweet tooth was my first inkling that we would be welcoming another little girl to our family. On this particular…
Fried Chicken Salad Wraps
It was 5:30 and I had nothing defrosted and no idea what we were going to have for dinner. I went to the grocery store and didn’t see anything at the meat counter that gave me inspiration. Then… I walked over to the deli and there was cold fried chicken. Boom! It instantly took me…
Ranch Cracker Mix
Here’s an easy snack that kids can help make. There’s something about baking the crackers to crispy goodness in my own house and tasting it while it’s still warm that makes me a happy girl. We made this when we took out the camper for the weekend and it was the perfect thing to snack…
Marinade for Grilled Chicken
Whoohoo! It’s grilling season again! This recipe was a chance to play with a chicken marinade that could be used to put on salads or topping for a Thai pizza that I’ve so been wanting to try. Let’s Get Crafty! Whisk together until well blended: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon…
Crazy Easy Chicken Tacos in the Instant Pot
I haven’t been planning ahead with meals here lately. Each weekend I buy a few staples that I know we’ll need for the week and then work with whatever else we have in our freezer and pantry. This has been mostly a fun approach to use because it feels like I’m saving money when I’m…
Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
This is one of those meals that doesn’t look amazing but tastes delicious. I also believe that adding pie at the end of the name makes anything sound better. This is a classic Bisquick recipe that can generally be found right on the box. We added in some mixed vegetables – I may have been…
Refried Beans from the Instant Pot
Our daughter loves beans. She seriously loves them! I’ve been wanting to try them in the Instant Pot ever since I made Ham and Beans that turned out so good. Thanks for the recipe, Jacque! These are awesome! Let’s Get Crafty! Turn the IP to saute and throw in the pot for a couple minutes:…
Mississippi Roast with a Twist
Okay. Here’ the thing… I’ve seen this recipe on Pinterest on so many sites for years and thought it looked delicious. Why haven’t I made it? Because- seriously! A whole stick of butter! What?! Looks delicious? Absolutely. Healthy? Not so much. I followed the recipe in general and then did a little trick at the…
Egg in a Mug
Are you looking for different ways to eat more than just cereal and oatmeal for breakfast? This is a quick and fun recipe to throw into the mix. Especially during this time of year where there is so much candy and yummy treats floating around… it makes a good breakfast feel that much more important…