Easy, Healthy Recipes for the Family on a Budget

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Strawberry Ribbon Cupcakes #10000Cupcakes

October 5, 2015 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

Supporting the fight against breast cancer is easier than ever. But, if you are still wondering how to help, I have some great ideas for you… starting with cupcakes! Several years ago, my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. No one else I knew had ever struggled with breast cancer, and while I wanted to […]

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash for Vegetarian Spaghetti

October 4, 2015 by Tabitha 1 Comment

Putting a twist on my homemade spaghetti sauce, I was able to cook spaghetti squash in the oven and make a delicious vegetarian spaghetti dish that will even have carnivores raving with delight. Low carb and amazing… if you know how to cook spaghetti squash, this vegetarian spaghetti will yield a bowl full of flavor […]

Copycat Chick-fil-a Chicken Strips at Weekend Potluck

October 2, 2015 by Tabitha 1 Comment

My kids LOVE Chick-fil-a. I mean L-O-V-E LOVE. I’m not sure if it is because of the chicken nuggets or the waffle fries or the play area. Either way, I totally understand this video. The recipe with the most clicks was ~ Copycat Chick-fil-a Chicken Strips by Call Me PMC Recipes that caught our attention […]

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce #YesYouCAN

October 1, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

#YesYouCAN #CollectiveBias My favorite spaghetti sauce recipe always starts with Hunt’s canned tomatoes. Making a homemade spaghetti sauce scares some people to death but it could not be easier! Literally, you just dump the cans, add a little spice, toss in some meatballs, and it is ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight […]

Designer Pumpkin Gourmet Apple

September 28, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

When is an apple not an apple? When it is a pumpkin gourmet apple! Hang with me… It’s a great idea. I promise! When our family was trying to pay off debt or saving money for Christmas, I would often work through the fall creating gourmet apples to sell to friends. Each gourmet apple would […]

Pumpkin Dump Cake at Weekend Potluck Linky 189

September 25, 2015 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

Saturdays are back! I know they didn’t really go anywhere but without football on the television, Saturday just doesn’t FEEL like Saturday. So, now life is back to normal and I can spend game time pinning the amazing recipes you link up each week. The recipe with the most clicks was ~ Pumpkin Dump Cake […]

Country Fried Steak (Weekend Potluck)

September 18, 2015 by Tabitha 1 Comment

In the battle of wills that often happens over my dinner table, I gained the upper hand with this country fried steak recipe. Cut into strips makes this twist on chicken fried steak kid-friendly, but the fast prep time makes it a quick weeknight dinner. As a child, one of my favorite meals was smothered steak […]

Cracker Barrel Copycat Meatloaf at Weekend Potluck 187

September 11, 2015 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

As I sit here typing, I am so tired. After almost 7 years of homeschooling, we placed our children in private school and the transition is emotionally and physically draining. I just feel like an old rag rug being beaten with a broom. Anyone else ever get to the point where you just feel so […]

Hot Taco Dip Recipe for the Slow Cooker

September 8, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

This post contains sponsored content but opinions are 100% my own. Football season means awesome appetizers and hot dips with crunchy chips. And… if that dip has a southwestern flavor… BOOM! More power to ya! That’s why I created this hot taco dip recipe. Yes, I have had other taco dip. Yes, some of them […]

Weekend Potluck: January 30th – February 1st

January 30, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

Anyone else ready for a Super Bowl Weekend?! Unfortunately, I am changing to a completely gluten-free, sugar-free lifestyle so my menu for the Big Game is lacking the usual fare. I could use some healthy inspiration. If you have something fabulous, please link it up below. The recipe with the most clicks and a link […]

Weekend Potluck: January 16th-18th

January 16, 2015 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

Happy weekend! I cannot believe that I completely forgot to post the potluck linky last week. Please accept my huge apologies. I blame it on football. The recipe with the most clicks was ~ Broccoli Cheddar Chicken (Cracker Barrel Copycat) by Spicy Southern Kitchen Recipes that caught our attention ~ Instant Pudding Mix Frosting by […]

How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits

January 14, 2015 by Tabitha 3 Comments

The first time I ever made buttermilk biscuits, I wanted to impress someone who I thought was kind of special. Why I decided to try when I had no idea how to make buttermilk biscuits is beyond me. I mixed the ingredients and rolled out the dough, anxious about how thick or thin to make […]

Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe

January 12, 2015 by Tabitha 1 Comment

When I moved away from home to Texas, Easy Shepherds Pie was the first recipe I called my mother and requested. Living in a larger city nine hours (if I was speeding) from home was not a pleasant experience for me, and I longed for the comfort foods from home. Shepherds Pie reminded me of the […]

Goji Berry Pumpkin Seed Granola

January 8, 2015 by Tabitha 1 Comment

As part of my 5 Days of Oatmeal Breakfast Challenge, I decided to make one of my favorite treats… granola! Granola could not be easier to make and takes very little time. Plus, you can personalize it any way you want to get the exact combination that you love. Since I had never tried Goji […]

Blueberry Peach Oatmeal Smoothie

January 7, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

I am not a huge fan of breakfast for one simple reason… time. Preparing a nutritious and filling breakfast takes time and I hit the floor running already. The last thing I want is to add something else to my list of things to do. When I gave myself the 5 Days of Oatmeal Breakfast […]

Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats

January 5, 2015 by Tabitha 2 Comments

#MyOatsCreation #CollectiveBias I remember oatmeal mornings from my childhood. When my mother would put a piping hot bowl of oatmeal on the table in front of me, I knew that I would not have to deal with a growling stomach before lunchtime. Cold cereal? Roar-o-rama. So, when I wanted to create a new habit of […]

Weekend Potluck: December 19-21

December 19, 2014 by Tabitha 1 Comment

Tis the season to be exhausted. Right? That’s okay because on Monday, I start my annual two week break from the blogosphere. I am so ready! Since I will not “see” you again until 2015, have a blessed Christmas! The recipe with the most clicks was ~ Millionaire Fudge by Cooking with K Recipes that […]

Nestle Toll House DelightFulls Fudge

December 17, 2014 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

This article is sponsored by Nestle Toll House. Opinions are my own. Have you seen the new Nestle Toll House DelightFulls? My first encounter with these morsels of hidden sweetness was at a local grocery store, and immediately my mind was thinking of ways to incorporate the flavors like Milk Chocolate Morsels with Caramel Filling and […]

Homemade Mushroom Stock

December 16, 2014 by Tabitha 1 Comment

When cooking mushrooms, many recipes tell you to remove the mushroom stems, but living a frugal lifestyle means I feel guilty tossing those stems away. I used to cook them anyway, regardless of what the recipe said, but recently I started collecting the stems in a freezer bag. Then, when my mushrooms have been neglected […]

12 Amazing Holiday Sweets

December 14, 2014 by Tabitha Leave a Comment

Looking for no-fail recipes to impress your guests this holiday? Here are twelve of my favorites: from the top row / Cranberry Orange Scones / Snowman Gourmet Apple / Sweet Potato Pie Push Pops / Slow Cooker Caramel Pie / OREO Cookie Balls / Rudolph Gourmet Apple / Gluten Free Caramel Macchiato Cake / Pecan […]