Meal planning isn’t difficult, however, having a system helps. You need to be somewhat organized and a bit patient. I base my meal plans on the local sales even when they don’t mesh with the recipes I have in mind. Sometimes I spring for the ingredients anyway, but I often put that meal on hold […]
Soft White Sandwich Bread Recipe
I love the taste of fresh, homemade bread. My grandpa used to make all his own bread. Even after he was diagnosed legally blind, he still made most of their bread from scratch because you just can’t beat the taste. I have a hard time making it totally from scratch because arthritis in my wrists […]
Taco Tater Tot Bake
A couple of weeks ago, I came across this recipe for Mexican Tater Tot Casserole in a Facebook group. I pinned it for a future meal. When I realized National Tater Tot Day was the very next week and it happened to fall on “Taco Tuesday”, I knew exactly what to make! It came out […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
When meal planning, remember it can be more of a guide. It’s to help you not stress you. You’ll notice I often make one-pot meals. That way it’s easy on the cooking as well as the cleanup, and the veggies are mixed in already. Which sometimes tricks the young one and sometimes it does not. […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
When meal planning, remember it can be more of a guide. It’s to help you not stress you. My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Smoky Grilled Chicken with Green Beans and Seasoned and Buttered Microwave Potatoes […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
When meal planning, remember it can be more of a guide. It’s to help you not stress you. Last week I had enchiladas on my plan, but I figured I might do tacos instead. Just depended on my mood and how I felt that day. Well, instead, somebody had given us a billion pounds of […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Goulash Thursday: Tuna Casserole Friday: Pizza: One Ham and Pepperoni, One Garlic Chicken Saturday: Leftovers or Sandwiches Sunday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Monday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green […]
Goulash and Its Many Variations…
According to Wikipedia… Hungarian goulash is a stew of meat and vegetables usually seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. American […]
How to Meal Plan – Tips and Ideas
Whether you’re looking to save money or prepare meals quickly, you often see suggestions for planning your meals. If you’re unfamiliar with meal planning then this can be frustrating and confusing advice. Here are some tips on how to meal plan. #1 Use your supermarket ads – Take a look at the sale items for […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff, Pork Chops, Roasted Broccoli Thursday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Friday: Pizza Saturday: Hot Dogs with Chili Beans Sunday: Spaghetti and Garlic Toast Monday: Leftovers Tuesday: Christmas Dinner Interested […]