by Laura Macklem | Jan 3, 2014 | Main Dishes |
For Christmas, my mom got me a Ninja 3-in-1 slow cooker. This is no ordinary slow cooker, it has stove top, oven, steam and slow cooker options. Not to mention this appliance has an automatic warming function, which means I can be away for the day...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 30, 2013 | Main Dishes |
My sister is visiting for Christmas, and she is a vegetarian. Well, sort of a vegetarian. She eats bacon, but who can blame her? Bacon rules. Not only does she not eat meat, but she is a tad particular, so I’m always excited when I make something she loves....
by Laura Macklem | Dec 12, 2013 | Main Dishes |
Aldi has boneless, skinless chicken breasts this week for $1.49 a pound. Yippeee!!! That is the lowest I have ever paid. You must stock up at this price. But instead of just freezing them just plain, freeze some in marinade. Also, freeze some pre-cooked and shredded...
by Laura Macklem | Nov 6, 2013 | Side Dishes |
Welcome Thanksgiving! It is my favorite holiday! I love going by myself to the store and buying food treasures for the holidays. One of the most fun things to buy are bags of cranberries. Oh how I love cranberries, and making cranberry sauce. A few years ago I made my...
by Laura Macklem | Oct 13, 2013 | Budget, DIY, Recipes |
So this isn’t really a recipe, but more like an idea. I’m all about making your own convenience foods, from seasoning blends, to self-prepped packaged frozen vegetables. I also make frozen ground beef and sausage crumbles as quick meal helpers. To make...
