Even now that I no longer work full-time, I still want my weeknight meals to be quick, easy, and at least relatively healthy. While this tater tot casserole isn’t going to win any blue ribbons for creative combinations or out-of-this-world flavor profiles, it DOES come together easily and quickly, and I think that it …
Sweet Apple and Carrot Casserole
Even though this here blog might not show it, I’ve been doing pretty well at going through my “To-Enjoy List” for autumn. Just last week, Matt and I went to the Thriller dance performance (so fun!), and I finally squeezed in a mini fall photo walk last weekend while we still have some leaves. While …
Zucchini Enchiladas (Meatless, Quick, Delicious!)
One thing I love about late summer is the abundance of fresh produce everywhere, whether you have your own garden or not. One key variable to saving money on food is to buy it in season (or to accept free vegetables whenever they happen to come your way). And, as I’m assuming is the case …
Financial Friday: Easy Meals Based on Pantry Staples (Ground Beef Edition)
If you’re anything like me, I imagine you’re probably constantly on the lookout for recipes that are quick enough to prepare on a weeknight, don’t require special ingredients, and are ridiculously easy to prepare. Well then, you’ll love the 4 recipes I’m including in today’s Financial Friday post—each of these recipes is largely based around …
Farmer’s Market Date (+ My Favorite Waffle Recipe)
I’ve been intending to do one of the fun summer date ideas I posted about for awhile now, and Saturday, we were finally able to scratch up some time. Here’s the summary of the date idea copied and pasted from the other post: Go to a local farmers’ market (check out Local Harvest’s website …
How to Become a Smoothie Pharaoh (aka How to Make a Perfect Smoothie Every Time)
When I was a wee sophomore in college, I had the glamorous job of working at the on-campus eatery called The Marketplace. Lucky for me, they stuck me in the desserts bar, where I restocked plates of truffle pie and stacks of chocolate-slab cookies and learned how to fold cloth napkins to look like poinsettias. But …
A Soup That Looks Like Spring – Creamy Broccoli Chowder
With the onslaught of March, I have found myself positively clinging to all things spring (me and the rest of the world, it seems). Considering how long and dismal this winter has been, it’s totally understandable (although Matt reminded me the other day that people complain every winter and that this winter is hardly different …
Red Velvet Love Cookies
I may not get into Valentine’s Day as much as some people (meaning, I don’t decorate my apartment with pink heart garlands or expect my hubby to get me some big elaborate gift or plot what I’m going to wear on the 14th). I DO, however, wholeheartedly support any holiday that gives me an excuse …