With a large family, having easy and healthy snacks on hand is important to me. Hard boiled eggs fit the bill because they are full of protein, low mess, and super cheap (especially with 20+ chickens in the side yard)! You can make a bunch at once and keep them in the fridge so they’re […]
When we got married, one of our gifts was a little rice cooker. I’m a minimalist in the kitchen, so I wasn’t sure why I needed a one-use appliance. But I also had never cooked rice on the stove top, so I decided to cook rice in the rice cooker. One use won me over […]
Everyone needs a good chocolate chip cookies recipe under their belt. Here is one of my favorites! It’s both crisp and chewy and is definitely asking for a cold glass of milk. I like to mix this dough by hand using a wooden spoon (it helps prevent over-mixing, which can lead to spreading and tough […]
Eating out with a large family is expensive, so we love finding shortcuts to enjoy our favorite restaurant foods at home. Waffle House is one of our favorite places to go, and their hashbrown bowls are a family favorite. They’re basically all the best foods of Waffle House in one thing—hashbrowns, cheese, eggs, and sausage. […]
Thinking of making a steak soon? Here’s a great and easy way to cook a pan-seared New York strip steak. A Few Notes: -NY strip is typically a more pricey cut of meat, but making it at home is way, way cheaper than getting it at a steakhouse. If you’re looking for a cheaper cut, […]
If you know anything about authentic Italian cuisine, then you might want to skip this post. True pasta carbonara does not really look anything like this dish, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste good. The main components of traditional carbonara are cured meat (pancetta, usually, but I use bacon), a sauce made with egg […]
If you’re looking for a quick dinner that’s also healthy, try this recipe for pan cooked salmon with a lemon butter sauce! Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is a good protein source, and may help reduce inflammation. PrintPan Cooked Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients1 lb skin-on salmon fillets salt and pepper 1/2 […]
