I’m a big fan of wraps! That’s because I also love sandwiches, but enjoy the lower amount of carbs found in wraps. It doesn’t hurt that they’re also quick to make! This wrap recipe is easy, but so delicious, courtesy of bacon and avocado. The next time you need an idea for a simple lunch to make, you have to make this Bacon Turkey Club Wrap! If your family is gluten-free, its easy to use gluten free wraps in this recipe instead of traditional ones! And while I used a white flour wrap this time, I’ve also enjoyed wraps made… [Read More]
Reuben Wraps
Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal. But like with most traditional holiday foods (Thanksgiving’s turkey, Christmas’ ham, Easter’s eggs, etc.), it’s way too easy to have too many leftovers when the holiday is over! If you wind up having some excess corned beef after St. Patrick’s Day, and have no idea what to do with it, you should make this recipe! It’s a wonderful lunch or quick dinner recipe, but has all the flavor of a delicious Reuben sandwich! Here’s how to make these easy Reuben Wraps! If you love a good Reuben sandwich, you’ll love… [Read More]
One Pot Sausage Pasta
The start of a new year can be a busy time. The kid’s are back in school again, the house needs straightening up from the holidays, and it’s likely that you’re working on a resolution or two! As a result, you may have some days when you feel you’re too busy (or too tired) to make dinner. But eating out often isn’t good for your health or your budget, so instead, why not make a quick 30-min meal! This One Pot Sausage Pasta is a complete dinner made in half an hour in just one pan! I love one pot… [Read More]
10 Delicious Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes
Have you decided on your New Year’s resolutions? The main resolution for many people in the new year is to eat healthy and lose weight! Yet many people abandon this resolution just a few months into the year. Why? Because what they were eating was healthy, but not tasty! It’s not hard to eat healthy, if you’ve got some delicious recipes in your meal plan! To help you start the new year off right, here are 10 Delicious Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes! I’m a big fan of eating healthy! Not just because healthy eating usually means eating home-cooked meals from fresh ingredients… [Read More]
Italian Cheesy Chicken Pasta One Pot Meal
We love fast meals in our house! Between taking care of the kids, taking care of the house, and doing all that I have to do every day, I don’t always have the time (or energy!) to make a 45 min+ meal! And I definitely don’t have the desire to clean up after that kind of meal, either! So I’m always trying to come up with meals that are tasty, but fast and easy to clean up. That’s why this is one of my favorite kinds of recipes! All you need is one pot and about 30 minutes or less to… [Read More]
Traditional Style Pasties (Meat Pies)
Pasties are a classic hand meat pie. Meat, potatoes, and spices come together to create a handheld meal perfect for a cool fall day, or a meal for on the go! We love making these for a nice solid meal that can travel when we are heading out for the evening. A half of one for each child is a full meal, making these a very frugal recipe! Here’s how to make Traditional Style Pasties (AKA Meat Pies)! I sometimes add cheese to these for a dairy boost, leftover frozen veggies to clear out the freezer, or even just leftover… [Read More]
Sweet Orange Ginger Chicken Dump Dinner
Everyone has busy days. Sometimes you can see them coming and plan for them, and other times they just surprise you! But even if a day is really busy, your family has to eat! While ordering take-out or going out to dinner is an option, it’s usually not the most frugal choice. Instead, wouldn’t it be better if you had something inexpensive and healthy already waiting to be made into dinner? That’s what dump recipes are for! Make and freeze this Sweet Orange Ginger Chicken Dump Dinner and you’ll be ready for any busy days that come up! Dump recipes… [Read More]
10 Frugal and Healthy Bean Recipes
My family loves beans! We have a bean dish for dinner at least twice a week. The great thing about that is that there are so many different kinds of beans and so many different ways to use them, that I think I’ll never run out of new recipes to try! And it doesn’t hurt that beans are an inexpensive and healthy ingredient! If you’d like to include more beans in your diet, you have to try some of these 10 Frugal and Healthy Bean Recipes! One of my favorite things to do with beans is to use them in… [Read More]
