If you make nothing else for the freezer, you’ve got to make this chicken. (Okay, and some taco meat.) It’s so easy, and having it in your freezer sets you up for some amazing and super quick dinners. I use it to make BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pizzas, Grilled Barbecue Burritos, and one of our favorite…
Homemade Refried Beans
Cheap. Healthy. Easy. Yummy. I don’t know about you, but any food that fits all four of those categories is a winner for me! Thankfully, there are several foods that qualify. The closer you stay to “real food” the more choices you’ll find that are all of the above. One of my favorites is refried…
Freezer-Friendly Pizza Dough
Friday night is usually pizza night at our house. I always like to serve “fun food” on Friday night, and pizza is actually the easiest fun food I know how to make. Hands-on time is about 10 minutes, and what comes out of my oven tastes like we paid $40.00 for it. (I don’t know…
Dijon Chicken for the Freezer
Oh the peace of mind that comes from having a few packages of marinated chicken in the freezer. I like to have some barbecue, some italian (plain old italian dressing) and my new favorite is this Dijon Chicken Marinade. Any time I’m putting up a large purchase of boneless chicken, I make this chicken and…
Homemade Yogurt
Today we’re making yogurt! Yogurt can make a huge dent in your grocery bill if your family likes smoothies or even if you just like to eat it plain, with fruit, or whatever. When you realize how easy it is to make your own, it just doesn’t make sense to keep buying high priced yogurt….
Three Cheese Mexican Blend
An easy place to save money and avoid some yucky ingredients is simply to shred your own cheese. Keep some in the freezer at all times and a world of dinner opportunities await. I love having 3-cheese blend on hand for all of my Mexican-type meals. I usually make up a bunch and use half…
