In my opinion, Memorial Day kicks off the season of BBQs and backyard parties. I’m sure there are people having them all year long, but for me, when Memorial weekend rolls around I get the BBQ itch and start skimming through all of my favorite BBQ recipes. I’ve gathered up my favorites so you can Read More >>
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Mrs. HB’s Super Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
Several of you asked if I could get Mrs. HB to share her slow cooker crock pot recipe for the pot roast she made last week. Well, we are in luck! Personally, I’ve never made a pot roast the way she describes below but after reading her ingredient list {and tasting the final product} I Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 46 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like:3 Breakfast Ideas Spiced Pear Muffins with Crumb Topping – These are a fantastic variation Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 40 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: 3 Breakfast Ideas Sugar Crusted Popovers – These are basically the same as homemade Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 37 of 52
Another week, another round of recipes. Enjoy!3 Breakfast Ideas Italian Brunch Casserole – I love this recipe because you can make it once on the weekend, and then microwave serving sized bits throughout the week. {Pin it for Later} Chocolate Crepes with Bananas – Don’t let crepes intimidate you–once you get the flipping down, they Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 31 of 52
If you are headed to a potluck and need a new idea, the creamed peas and potatoes dish is a crowd please ALL DAY LONG. That is if you can stop eating it long enough to put it in a serving dish. 😉 3 Breakfast Ideas Almond Joy Granola Recipe – Sprinkle this stuff over Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 29 of 52
After picking up 4 dozen eggs at Albertsons yesterday, and with ton of zucchini we have, I suspect just about every breakfast this week will involve some sort of skillet breakfast concoction. And I couldn’t be more thrilled. Finally week of cooler temps, garden projects I think Ill actually get done and some fresh garden Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 26 of 52
Hello Summer! With temps in the upper 80’s this past week {and 90’s in the forecast} the last thing most of us want to do is COOK. But unless you’ve got deep pockets, scratch cooking is where it’s at. My tip for this week… get your cooking done early in the morning before heading off Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 20 of 52
This week is going to be a little nuts around here so it’s nice to have a bunch of recipes to fall back on that I know are delicious. Now comes the hard part… choosing one. Here are my suggestions for this week: 3 Breakfast Ideas Strawberry Almond Granola – Granola is ridiculously easy to make. Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 19 of 52
The weather here in the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a bit on the dreary side this week. Which is just fine with me because I’d like to get a little painting done inside and work on a few new recipes without the distraction of the garden. DID I REALLY JUST SAY THAT? Yes, Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 15 of 52
Things are looking up this week. According to Chino the Handyman there is only one more day of work left on the remodel. You know what that means right? I get my house back. Wahoooo! I almost feel like I should bake a cake to celebrate or something. I’m not sure what yummy goodness I’ll Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 14 of 52
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I seriously think I’ve fallen off the cooking bandwagon. Is that even possible? Do you ever feel like you never try anything new? Well I’ve decided that this is the week I’m going to get my stuff together and try a few new recipes. So if you have Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 13 of 52
Even though I don’t stick to a traditional weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe archives you might want to try. Have a great week! 3 Breakfast Ideas Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole – Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 12 of 52
I’m in the mood for baking lately. Breads, cookies, pies you name it. I usally hold off and make my favorite carrot cake for Easter Sunday, but this year? I don’t know if I can wait. 😉 Here are a few recipe suggestions for your meal plan this week:3 Breakfast Ideas Popovers – I love Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 11 of 52
I don’t know about you, but I sure wish I could fast forward to canning season. I’m starting to get the itch and I’m not sure how much longer I can hold out. So if you suddenly see a bunch of canning recipes here on the blog…. you’ll know I couldn’t take it anymore and Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 10 of 52
Since I left Monkey Boy and the HH to their own devices last week while The Girl and I explored the east coast, I thought it only fitting to let the menu suggestions show just how basic cooking can get. Here are some suggestions that are fitting for every kitchen skill set 😉 3 Breakfast Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 9 of 52
I’m taking the week off from cooking this week but that doesn’t mean you have too. 😉 Check out the recipes below for some of my all time favorite easy weeknight meals. HUSBAND… are you reading this? You can do it! 3 Breakfast Ideas Popovers -I almost guarantee you have everything you need to Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 8 of 52
It’s been another unseasonably warm week and there is no way I’m tying myself down to long drawn out meals. If you are ready to spread your wings and get a little dirt under your fingernails too, here are some quick and easy recipe suggestions… 3 Breakfast Ideas Pina Colada Smoothie – It’s never to Read More >>
12 Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes #GoHawks
The Super Bowl is such a big deal to a lot of people, especially if you happen to live in or near the city of the reining super bowl champs. And even more so if said champs are about to repeat their win {#go hawks!!}. So of course there will be parties and of course Read More >>
Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 4 of 52
I used to pop into the grocery store several times a week to pick up what we needed, but now that I’ve reduced my grocery shopping to just one store, I’m starting to get the hang of planning ahead. I feel less stressed, I’m cooking more from scratch and better yet, I seem have more Read More >>
10 Delicious Ways to Use up Leftover Ham
So you’ve made a delicious ham, served it up for dinner and the masses ate and ate. Yet, somehow, you are still left with a fridge full of leftover ham. What to do? There are only so many meals of leftover ham you can prepare before the family revolt, right? Wrong. Throw leftover ham in Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 45 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Pumpkin Spice Muffins – I want to bathe in everything pumpkin this Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 37 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from.Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Blueberry Banana Smoothie – Smoothies are just a healthy way to get Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 35 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Whole Grain Raspberry Bars – Plan on enjoying the last of the Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 22 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Heirloom Carrot Pancakes – Don’t let the name deter you, these are Read More >>
16 Recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is usually our first big BBQ of the year. It’s like a kickoff for the upcoming grilling season. And I always have lists and lists of what I want to prepare. I’ve narrowed that list down to 16, so I thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ll be serving up this Memorial Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 15 of 52
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes that are so tasty for you to choose from this week: Breakfast Ideas Ham and Cheese Quinoa Bites – I’m cooking these Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 13 of 52
The meal plan I made last week went out the window on a few days, but the guidelines certainly helped me when I was stumped about what to make for dinner. If you make a meal plan or even if you don’t but you’re looking for some fun and delicious recipes to whip up, here Read More >>
Weekly Meal Plan – Menu Plan Ideas Week 3 of 52
I love eating and trying out new recipes so here are a few of my favorites you may not have seen yet. If you have never tried making your own marmalade before, TRY IT because not only is it delicious on a piece of toast, it makes a great gift as well. Breakfast Ideas Oatmeal Read More >>
Brunswick Stew Recipe
When I was visiting my friend Jane in Virginia she made us Brunswick Stew for dinner and boy was it delicious. Like so good I totally would have licked my bowl if I was sitting at my own table and not hers. I can’t have my friends thinking I’m an animal! But it was some Read More >>
Recipes: The Best Bean Recipes
Black beans are my favorite favorite, I’m growing enough green beans to feed a small army and I’ve just started experimenting with some new garbanzo bean recipes. Figured it was time to put all of my favorite bean recipes in one convenient spot. But please before you begin cooking any of the recipes below, sing Read More >>