This colorful couscous and sausage dish is the perfect light meal on a warm summer afternoon. Couscous always gives me a satisfying, comfort-food happy tummy. When I found myself with some extra time recently, I knew I wanted to do some recipe testing with couscous. Why cook with couscous?Two words, sister: BUSY.MOM. Couscous is awesome to serve for dinner on busy weeknights or ...
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18 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Wouldn't it be great if you could slash your grocery bill? We've been living on a pretty tight budget for almost 2 years now and I can assure you I am excellent at getting the most nutrition for my money. The stores in our area don't offer a double coupons and rarely have sales, so we really have to work at it to find ways to save money on groceries. These 18 tips are the key to stretching ...
Cracker-Crumb Breaded Chicken
This is a tasty version of breaded chicken that our whole family loves. It’s easy, no-fuss, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.When I first moved out of my parents' house, I knew how to cook 2 thing: Spaghetti and Shake 'N Bake chicken. I thought I was pretty hot stuff for knowing those recipes down pat, too. Now, many years later (not gonna say how many), I've modified the ...
21 Ways to Get the Most Out of Summer Days
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #MyCafeSteamersAs summer looms on the horizon, it feels like the days ahead are plentiful. But then as September starts to creep up, I always get this feeling of panic like there’s still so much I haven’t done yet! I brainstormed some ways to get the most of summer so I have ...
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings is one of my all-time favorite comfort food recipes. I just love the creamy chicken soup flavor and the fluffy dumplings. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. I much prefer setting a bunch of ingredients in the crock pot, getting stuff done during the day, and returning to a cooked meal in time for dinner. Our family loves this recipe for crock ...
Sweet St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Find your pot of gold this St Patrick's Day with these yummy party treats. You will have the Luck of the Irish serving any of these St. Patrick's Day treats at your party.St. Patrick's Day Edible Picture CupcakesThere are many bakeries around now that have edible images to place on cakes. An edible image is a photo that is made completely out of sugar. Here is what you can do to make ...
Dainty Almond Cookies Recipe
These dainty almond cookies are so light, you’ll find it hard to eat just one! They have a sweet almond flavor that easily compliments tea or coffee. Not long ago I was trying to figure out what cookies I should make for a Christmas party. Always a rebel, I decided to go against my chocolate-loving nature and make these almond cookies.Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I think a ...
Ground Turkey and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
Have you noticed how much easier it is becoming to find organic, all-natural products in the grocery stores? In my local market, they size of the “organic” section in the produce department has doubled in the last few years! I decided to whip up a dinner for my family that uses all-natural, organic ingredients. I was inspired by this organic, free-range ground turkey that I found at my local ...
Refreshing Summer Smoothie Recipe
One of our favorite things to do during the summer is make yummy frozen pops and blended treats from fresh fruit. This refreshing summer smoothie hits the spot on hot summer afternoons. It’s not just a summer drink, though. Most of the ingredients can be found in the frozen fruit section of your grocery store, so you can enjoy this summer smoothie year-round! The ingredients give it a taste that ...
Crunchy Oven Baked Chicken
This is a crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside version of oven baked chicken that our whole family loves. It’s easy, no-fuss, and perfect for a busy after-work dinner! Crunchy Oven Baked Chicken We eat chicken a lot in this house. It cooks up quickly for weeknight meals and it's tender enough for the little ones to enjoy. I usually don't like oven baked chicken but this recipe is one of ...