Looking for a quick weeknight dinner recipe? Something that you can get onto the table in less than 45 minutes? If so, check out Zatarain's One Pot Jambalaya. You can purchase the long grain rice mix with vegetables and spices at most grocery stores across America. All you need to do is add meat, … [Read more...] about Zatarain’s One Pot Jambalaya Recipe Made with Ground Beef
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Mom’s Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe with Serving Tips
My family loves homemade guacamole! We use it in our omelets at breakfast time, in sandwich wraps, when whipping up nachos, as a burger topping, as a taco filler, with burritos, and all sorts of different ways. It's a heavily used "condiment" in our home! While store bought is okay...homemade is … [Read more...] about Mom’s Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe with Serving Tips
Bargain Deals on Tastykake and Entenmann’s Baked Snacks
This year I'm helping out my daughter's family by purchasing the after-school snacks for the grandchildren. Every 2 weeks I load up on different items and drop them off at her home. But let's face it...those snacks can get pretty pricey if your paying full retail price. I'm not! Luckily for us, we … [Read more...] about Bargain Deals on Tastykake and Entenmann’s Baked Snacks
Heavenly Tea Leaves: Savoring the Simple Pleasures of a Good Cup of Tea
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of tea to warm up during these cold winter months. While I usually gravitate toward black teas for their caffeine boost, I often find myself reaching for a soothing herbal blend in the evening. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying Heavenly Tea Leaves, a … [Read more...] about Heavenly Tea Leaves: Savoring the Simple Pleasures of a Good Cup of Tea
Ham, Green Beans and Potato Soup Recipe
This ham, green beans and potato soup recipe makes a lot! I like to use this recipe when I'm making soup to freeze for later use. That's right, this soup freezes well and will keep for up to 1 year in your freezer. It's also a great recipe for when you're cooking for a crowd or a large-sized … [Read more...] about Ham, Green Beans and Potato Soup Recipe
Favorite Girl Scouts Cookie Flavors
Every year I look forward to the time that the Girl Scouts are selling their world-famous cookies! I grew up participating in the Girl Scouts and did 12 years with them. Now that I'm a mother, I'm proud to say that my 15 year old daughter has been a Girl Scout since age 5. I think it's a great … [Read more...] about Favorite Girl Scouts Cookie Flavors
Mom’s Easy Chocolate Nut Fudge Recipe
Homemade fudge. I just love it! A lot of people are intimidated when it comes to making it. Don't be! If you follow a recipe exactly...it should turn out just fine! This recipe is one that I've used for years. It's simple to make and you can use any type of chopped nuts that you have on hand. I've … [Read more...] about Mom’s Easy Chocolate Nut Fudge Recipe
Easy Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe
We have 6-7 red raspberry bushes in our backyard. Every year when the raspberries are in-season I harvest them for our family to enjoy. I get a lot of berries from those bushes...so I freeze some to make fruit smoothies throughout the year. This Raspberry Fruit Smoothie is easy-to-make and you only … [Read more...] about Easy Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe