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This blog follows two of my loves: the Home and Food. From dinner ideas and to baking and menu planning as well as tips and tricks for the home.
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Green Beans, Ham and Potatoes
For an easy, frugal and healthy meal, try Green Beans/Ham/Potatoes. My grandma told me about this meal, and it has since become one of our favorites.Ingreeds:1 lb of green beans, fresh1 ham steak, diced (or 1 package of diced ham)6 red potatoes, dice...
Frugal Meals to Fall Back on When Money is Tight
Saving money on groceries does not have to translate into sacrificing health. If you've followed my menu-plans, you may have noticed that I like to plan quite a few low cost meals every week. Many of these meals are easy to make and cheap to buy for....
Easy Crock Pot Chili
I'm not into complicated chili recipes that require pages of ingredients. So, using what I had on hand, I came up with this wonderful crockpot chili recipe. We enjoyed it tremendously, so it will definitely be making the rounds on our menu plan from ...
Pumpkin Pie
I am not a fan of pumpkin pie, but my DH loves it. So I discovered this recipe last fall for pumpkin pie and have been baking it ever since. It comes out very nice and smooth and is super easy- I'm talking crazy easy!Ingredients:2 eggs1 cup packed br...
Banana Bread
My very first bread I ever baked was banana bread with my old college roommate. I don't like bananas, but I fell in love with this bread! Since then, I have been storing bad bananas in the freezer and regularly baking up a batch. When served fresh wi...
Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
A couple weeks ago, sausage links went on sale at our grocery store for one dollar, and I stocked up on them. Faced with way too much sausage and only two recipes that used them, I had to hunt for more sausage-based dishes. The following I stumbled u...
Fall Recipe Swap: Pumpkin Seeds
Continuing on with the fall blog festival, I'll be sharing one of our favorite fall snacks!I mentioned in my last post about our fall traditions that we like to buy pumpkins and roast the pumpkin seeds. We literally ate them up as soon as they were o...
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
This recipe is from the September Issue of Family Circle. I was excited to try it out, and just as I expected, it yielded fantastic taste bud winning results. My husband and I both loved it, and the big batch allowed us to dig into it for more than a...
Family Circle September Issue
Last week I purchased the Family Circle September issue at my grocery store. Who could turn it away when it boasted nearly a half inch of thickness and a price under $2? The words "Slow Cooker Favorites" was enough to lure me in, and boy am I glad to...
Creamy Chicken and Vegetables
As promised, here is the crock-pot recipe for Creamy Chicken and Vegetables (as seen in Woman's Day magazine). Hubby ranked it an 8 out of 10 for deliciousness and I give it a 10 for easy prep and affordability.Need:1 can of cream of chicken soup2 le...
New E-Book for Sale- Everyday Meals
Today, I'm pleased to offer a special e-Book for my readers. This e-Book, Everyday Meals and Planning, is a great resource for beginner cooks. Perhaps you have been raised without any formal training in the ways of the kitchen. This book is your guid...
Perfectly Easy Muffins Every Time
These muffins are truly the best, and the recipe is a great base for experimenting. I have made them so many times, I have the recipe memorized in my heart.Here is what you'll need:2 cups Flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1...
Summer Vegetable and Chicken Hash
A wonderful and healthy recipe that is easy to make, this dish utilizes fresh seasonal produce. I love it for its freshness and versatility. It makes a great light dinner, lunch or even breakfast! Although it may looked involved, the steps are very e...
Menu Plan Monday
Another week, another menu! I am quite excited about this menu in particular because of how much money I saved at the grocery shopping for it! It really makes up for last week when we went over our budget. I love frugal meals and menu planning! So, h...
Black Bean Burritos: Quick, Easy, Cheap
Another recipe that I would consider a staple in the Campbell household is our Black Bean Burrito. Not only is this recipe amazingly easy, but it's amazingly cheap too. It was actually discovered during a time when our pantry was low and we were hung...
Southwest Chicken and Corn Salsa: A "Go-to" Recipe
I thought I'd share one of my favorite recipes that is easy to make and inexpensive to buy for. Southwest chicken and corn salsa is somewhat of a staple in our house, and the best thing is its completely healthy and chock full of nutrients!Need:1-2 f...
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo!
One of my favorite types of food is Italian, specifically, fettuccine Alfredo. My husband and I love nothing more than hitting up different Italian restaurants for the famous carbo-loading nights before our big runs. However, this tends to get quite ...
