If you are a snackaholic like me you may want to look into the energy balls I have featured below. Energy balls make the perfect snack because they are usually jam packed with fiber and protein. It’s a great mid afternoon snack to boost your energy and cure the munchies. I have a major problem […]
Every Fall it hits me. It’s slow cooker season and it’s time to whip up a bunch of slow cooker recipes. I’m typically pretty busy in the Fall, due to homeschooling and working from home so crock pot recipes are the best thing for my schedule. I love how by mid day my entire house
We’ve reached that time of year when all I want to eat is lots of soup. It’s smart to have a list of best soup recipes when fall and winter hit. Soup is great for those busy days when you just need some comfort food. When I first started making soups I seriously thought I
So you want to go vegan but you’ve heard it’s loads more expensive than a traditional meat and dairy diet. Well, it doesn’t have to be. We’re on a pretty strict budget so when we followed a vegan diet I needed to learn how to go vegan on a budget. At first it was a
I was skeptical about freezer cooking for a long time before trying it. I was afraid, like most meal plans I figured it would be more expensive and we are living on a strict budget. I was also pretty positive spending several hours prepping meals would end up taking more time than I had to
Food waste used to be a huge problem for our house and our food budget. That was until I took a good look at the food we buy. I decided to create a master grocery list filled with budget friendly foods that store easily or can be frozen. This list is not meant to be
This sweet potato and chickpea curry was the very first vegan recipe I made. It was also the first time that I ventured into the land of curry. After that first bite it was immediately added to our regular rotation. My husband loves this recipe and from the moment he smells the curry he gets
When I finally figured out how to make mac and cheese in my Instant Pot I was absolutely thrilled. I was even more thrilled when my son who only eats chicken nuggets and waffles ate two servings of this instant pot mac and cheese. I will say this recipe calls for a bit of patience.
Need a quick and easy dinner that doesn’t destroy your entire kitchen? Look no further than this Meaty Instant Pot Spaghetti. It’s a filling meal that takes about 20 minutes total to prepare with only 10 minutes needing your actual attention. This is an absolute favorite dish that my husband has deemed good enough for
If you are looking for a low-maintenance dish to serve up to your family this week, look no further than this Easy Instant Pot Chili. This chili is thick, filled with ingredients and jam packed with flavor. It’s the type of chili that just warms your bones on a cold winter day while also easily
Last week I had a taste for pork carnita tacos. There is one big problem with this. I live in Central Pennsylvania. The closest thing we have to Mexican food is Qdoba, which is not Mexican food. Growing up in the west suburbs of Chicago I always had access to decent Mexican food. So when
I miss the days when I would make breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. I got away from the tradition a few months ago when, life, got in the way. I have a massive taste for pancakes and I’m looking forward to an awesome pancake breakfast this upcoming weekend. Pancakes are a fantastic option any time
