My kids love burritos. It's a quick & easy lunch for them, but I'm not a fan of the price tag or extra ingredients in them. These homemade bean burritos are super easy to make & fun to customize! Homemade Bean Burritos One of my favorite freezer recipes is bean burritos - they are so versatile and only take about 2 minutes to warm up in the microwave. They are also rich in iron ...
Recipes
Scottish Lentil Soup
Scottish Lentil Soup This Scottish Lentil Soup is one of our family's favourite recipes! It's perfect for a chilly fall evening or warming up on a cold winter day. It's very filling without being too heavy and perfect served with some crusty rolls, slathered in butter! Have you ever had lentil soup? We call this one Scottish Lentil Soup because it uses a clear based broth and ham hock ...
Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apple Cider Gravy
Five ingredients and a few minutes of prep time earlier in the day is all it takes to put this Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apple Cider Gravy on the table tonight for dinner. And a slow cooker guarantees that your roast pork will be tender and moist every time. I love fall! Autumn and spring are definitely my favorite seasons with all the gorgeous colors, but fall provides a bountiful ...
Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff
Busy parents shouldn't mean the family has to eat fast food or frozen meals every night. One of the ways we avoid the last-minute dinner rush is our slow cooker. We have quite the collection of slow cooker chicken recipes because it is such a versatile protein & one of the most affordable meats available. This recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff that you prepare in your slow cooker ...
Easy Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Chicken
This Easy Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Chicken is one of my go-to meals when I do a pantry challenge. I almost always have everything I need on hand and it's so easy to throw everything into the crockpot! Add some rice for a filling dinner the whole family will love. One of my favorite things about this is how easy it is to adjust the spice level. I often make two batches to throw into the freezer ...
Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Everyone loves a classic apple pie, and this homemade Apple Pie Filling is a wonderful homemade treat that is perfect for any celebration. Not only is this great to go over pancakes, crepes, ice cream or biscuits, it is a perfect filling to go inside tarts, pies and even to mix into your vanilla ice cream for a truly unique milkshake flavor. If you are trying to limit sugar, you can easily ...
Over 30 Delicious Squash Recipes
Squash is a very versatile veggie, probably because there are so many different types of squash! It can be used from everything from salads to soups, pasta to dessert like these pumpkin butterscotch bars! Here are over 30 delicious squash recipes for you to try this year! Squash is one of my favorite vegetables & one we cook frequently. Pumpkin & zucchini are the favorites among ...
Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
This creamy coleslaw is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It goes great with cold sandwiches, fried chicken, barbeque, and it goes perfectly on one of my favorites, Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Beef Sandwiches. Plus, you don't have to heat up the house to make it! Creamy Coleslaw Recipe I LOVE coleslaw and used to just grab the premade stuff from the store, but then I met Nick & ...
Blackberry Almond Milk Smoothie
If you are looking for something amazing to help boost your morning nutrient intake, this Blackberry Almond Milk Smoothie is a great choice. Whether you drink this alone or have it alongside your favorite toast, oatmeal or yogurt, this is a great way to get more protein, calcium, and fruit into your diet easily. If you want (or need) to drink almond milk, this method of ...
10 Easy Recipes Kids Can Make for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays (I think I say that about every holiday - any excuse for fun activities, delicious desserts, and to try new recipes!) because of all the shades of green, rainbows, leprechauns, and the magical feeling that surrounds this day. The boys love to help me in the kitchen, so we hunted down some great kid-friendly St. Patty's Day recipes. ...