Stovetop popcorn is one of our favorite snacks! We perfected this recipe and it tastes even better than movie theatre popcorn since it’s not overly salty! We also make it healthier with coconut oil, and using organic kernels. We gave up microwaved popcorn years ago for this easy to make and frugal recipe since microwave […]
How to make your own fries at home: Super Fries Recipe
Making your own fries only sounds like something that’s hard to do. In reality it’s a fairly simple way to make a crowd pleasing side dish at a frugal price. I like fries as side dish for steak, burgers and hot dogs, and as a salty snack. My 6 year old still insits we have […]
365 Day Meal Plan: Week Six & Rosemary Roast Recipe
Now on week 6 of our rotating year long meal plan I can say this has definitely made my nights easier, and allowed me to get more creative in the kitchen. Not having the stress about what to cook at 5pm saves me time and energy, as well as lots of frustration. You can create […]
Perfect Thanksgiving Recipes
I have to say that for me and many Americans Thanksgiving Day is one of their favorite days to eat. Sure there’s the smell of the turkey slow roasting in the oven all day, but then there are the sides that make your mouth water. And of course there is pie. Sweet, delicious pie. I’m […]
Whalen Family Pizza dough
Whalen family Pizza Dough Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 1/4 tsps yeast or one packet: buy it in bulk for awesome savings drip of honey or pinch of sugar spices: I like Frontier’s pizza spice, but you can also use fresh herbs, I ADORE ground rosemary in this though. It’s a wonderful […]
How To Make Coconut Soup
Yes, more soup recipes! It’s 40 degrees here and has been raining non-stop for days. I make this recipe with chicken broth and chicken, but it can be made vegan as well. I’ll include both recipes. Try another one: Chicken Chili Soup Recipe In the bowl pictured I added some greens (broccoli rabe) that I […]
Quinoa Chili
Looking for a fast and frugal meal that packs complete protein, plenty of vitamins, and fills you up quick? Look no further! Quinoa Chili is one of my all time favorite recipes. I first got the recipe at a playdate, and immediately fell in love. Quinoa is an amazing grain. It’s a complete protein, and […]
Delicious Summer Salad With Arugula, Sun Dried Tomato, Chicken, and Rice
nspiration struck (believe me this is rare in my kitchen!), and I made this delicious summery salad. It’s absolutely perfect for a picnic, or warm afternoon.
Peanut Rice Noodles Recipe
Yum. I missed cooking. Working part-time at the dinnertime hour has taken time away from the kitchen lately. Now that my work is ending (tonight is my last night!), I am cooking a bit more. I expect this to continue as we’re going through a belt-tightening-super-strict month. I’ll be cooking every meal, and we’ll be […]
Chicken Chili Soup Recipe
I made this yesterday and had to share. This is especially good when you have a cold, or it’s a blustery day. The chili really warms you up! It is one of my favorite new recipes, modified from the simpler Trader Joe’s version (they include Trader Joe’s wontons which I thought tasted like cardboard!) Since I […]
