Sometimes I just crave a flavor combination and I must cook something with it. Last week, I was trying to decide what to make for dinner and chicken-bacon-ranch kept popping into my mind. I thought of that flavor combination and I could just taste it. Pizza would be a simple … [Read more...]
White Sauce Recipe (Bechamel)
White Sauce Recipe (Click to Print) With this basic white sauce recipe, there's no need to buy jarred sauces. Simply add the seasonings and cheeses of your choice to create sauces for pasta, nachos, and more! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
5 Benefits of Meal Planning
Meal Planning is something I'm determined to adopt this year. When I plan ahead, especially by utilizing the crock pot, I save myself a great deal of stress and frustration at meal times. I decided to meal plan at the start of the school year and it made our week go much more … [Read more...]
Classic Granola: A Fast, Fun (and Healthy!) Snack Kids Can Help Make
This girl started her first day of second grade today: Ella woke up so excited! Our family walked her to school and I loved seeing her meet up with friends from class and Girl Scouts. This year, I could see she felt anxious about being in a new class, but I was so relieved to … [Read more...]
Meals in 30 Minutes with Red Gold
Let's face it: As hard as we try, sometimes dinner sneaks up on us. An appointment took longer than expected, we forgot to get the ingredients in the crock pot in time, the window for dinner prep is quickly closing. When this happens, I often find myself frantically searching for … [Read more...]