What’s the PERFECT Cinco de Mayo food? Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip, of course. Now we can make our own Jalapeño Dip at home…even make it dairy-free!
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“Personalize” your meal – perfect for roommates!
For years, restaurants have allowed us to customize our meals with a salad bar or buffet. But sometimes it costs a pretty penny. Why not do a smaller, more affordable version of that “bar” at home? In fact, it’s the perfect idea for roommates – a simple way to personalize your meal!
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Repurposing my favorite SPICY dip!
I love to try new recipes! The first time I ever made paleorunningmomma’s Mexican Cauliflower Fried Rice, I fell in love with the Chipotle Ranch Dip drizzled over it. SPICY!!! It hit the spot…but I had too many leftovers. I ate some of it with plantain chips (probably TOO much and got a friend hooked as well!), then found myself repurposing my favorite spicy dip as the “mayo” for chicken salad!
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Essential Kitchen Tools: Linens and Miscellaneous
I knew nothing when I was doing our wedding registry. Anything bright, shiny, and expensive caught my eye. Turns out a lot of those things, I’ve not even used. You can learn from my mistakes and register for the items you really need. To my surprise, some of the tools I use most are here under the forgotten category of kitchen linens and miscellaneous.
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Essential Kitchen Tools – Small Appliances
Is your kitchen countertop littered with gadgets and gizmos? If you’re registering for your wedding, are you tempted by all the items made specifically for one purpose? Everyone’s needs are different, but with years of experience in my own home, I’d like to share what I consider the essential small appliances for the kitchen.
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A 3 step strategy for saving on ground beef
Ever wonder how much actual meat is left once you brown ground beef? Yeah, I lay awake at night thinking about things like these…I’m a cost-efficiency nerd. I figured out how to compare the cost of meat off and on the bone for chicken (check that out here), so it’s only natural next I would turn to ground beef. I was born a Texan so beef for chili is a big deal for me. Ground beef is also one of the best meats for one-pot meals! So, here are some nerdy tips for saving on ground beef.
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What happens when the cook can’t cook?
Lately we’ve been reminded how fragile life is (courtesy of COVID 19) and how much we can take our health for granted. It made me think (I know, dangerous!). But seriously, how does a family get by on a day-to-day basis when mom or dad is sick or injured? What happens when the cook can’t cook?
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Baguettes bring joy to my family!
My 21-year-old daughter got a special look Saturday afternoon when I brought in groceries, and she saw a baguette. “Does that mean…?” she asked. “Yes, it does,” I replied, and she just about jumped for joy. How could baguettes bring her so much joy you ask?
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My childhood favorite – mashed potato pancakes
As a child, I didn’t like mashed potatoes. Weird, right? But I LOVED what came from their leftovers. In fact, I was willing to eat the plain mashed potatoes (my grandmother made them but no gravy) just because I knew what we’d have the next day…my childhood favorite – mashed potato pancakes!
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Finding hidden savings in paper products
Yep, I’m all about the food, BUT I’m also all about the savings! Which means I’m constantly researching, comparing…and always surprised when I find big savings in an unexpected place. Today’s example was finding hidden savings in paper products at my local Costco.
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