If you’re a stressed-out mom with a million and one things you need to do, then cooking with the family might not be your idea of bliss! With demanding mouths, picky pallets, and tired family members, it can feel like an unnecessary chore to try and get everyone motivated and stuck in with dinner prep… Not to mention the inevitable mess that comes from cooking with kids!But no matter how much effort it might seem, once you get your children inspired by cooking, you might find it actually … [Read more...]
Ranch Chicken Parmesan Recipe
I got off track from my eMeals meal plan for a couple weeks, but I am getting back into it. The nice thing is that while I wasn't making those meals, I was still receiving the plans, so now I have a ton of meals ready for me and now I am prepared for several weeks! And of course the purpose of eMeals is Easy & Delicious Dinner Ideas For Busy Families on a Budget. Have I told you lately that I love eMeals? Well I DO! Here is the latest favorite recipe from my lovely eMeals dinner … [Read more...]
Beef Stroganoff and Spinach Strawberry Salad- Favorite eMeals Recipe
Success fromeMealsagain! This past weekend I made the Ground Beef Stroganoff with egg noodles and spinach and strawberry salad! It is seriously my new favorite meal!! Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe1 1/2 lbs ground chuck 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 oz sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup 1 teaspoon beef bouillon 12 oz egg noodlesBrown beef and onions. Add sour cream, salt, pepper, soup and bouillon; combine. Pour mixture into greased … [Read more...]
Santa Bread
Today's recipe was visually an epic fail! But my girls LOVED it and it was yummy, so it was totally worth it! I know what changes I'll need to make the next time we make it- and there WILL be a next time! It was so fun!Gypsys Melting Pot gives a recipe for the dough that I’m sure is delicious, but I’m a lazy chef, so I just bought Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread Dough instead. (I used 2 of the Pillsbury containers) “Divide into two portions, one slightly … [Read more...]
Latka!
Okay, so I know I said on Tuesday that I would give 2 recipes today, but instead I'm doing 1 now and 1 more next Tuesday!I've NEVER been able to make hash browns stick together! So I knew I this was going to be a challenge, but it looked so yummy I had to try! This is what it's supposed to look like: But mine turned into a pile of super delicious shredded potatoes! (And I DO mean super Delicious! My 4 year old said, "Oh this dinner is SOOO yummy! Thanks for making such a yummy dinner … [Read more...]
Gyspy Melting Pot
Okay folks, you know how I feel about creative and simple recipes! I just fell in LOVE with Gyspys Melting Pot! They do an awesome job compiling super cute and totally adorable recipes and crafts that are so simple and so creative! I was so excited to share them with you! I’ll post 2 today and 2 more on Thursday.Christmas treeGypsys Melting Pot made it with veggies, (Click here to see theirs!) but my kids are MUCH more likely to eat fruit! And our family tradition is a Christmas … [Read more...]
CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
1 Can (103/4oz) Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup 1 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain whiter rice (I used brown rice, which takes longer to cook so I should have increased my liquids a little bit and my cooking time) 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (I only had a can of vegetable medley) 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions Step 1 Stir soup, water, … [Read more...]
Chicken of the Sea’s Mermaid is turning 60 this year!
Okay everyone! Chicken of the Sea is having some super fun giveaways!“Instead of a birthday party, the Mermaid wants to reward other exceptional sixty-somethings with the Chicken of the Sea 60s & Sensational Contest, which asks Facebook fans to nominate themselves or someone they know, between the ages of 60 and 69, who fuels their mind, body and spirit with healthy eating, activity and personal fulfillment. Four grand-prize winners will be able to choose from three sensational birthday … [Read more...]
