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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins {#Recipe}
Reposting this delicious recipe as I'm making these this weekend. The boys absolutely love them! Click through to see photos and print the recipe! ...
Frugal & Fruity ~ Freeze Ahead Smoothies {Recipe}
My kids and I love smoothies. I do have to admit, it's quite the process to get them all together for just a quick smoothie for breakfast or as a treat after dinner. I was buying some pre-made smoothies but the cost was killing my pocketbook. At roughly $3 per smoothie, they were fast becoming an expensive treat. I found a great tip on Pinterest about freezing yogurt into ice cube trays for toddler portions. Genius! Then my mind started working... All that's in the pricey smoothie bag is frozen yogurt and fruit. Hmmmm... Then, this morning as I was starving...
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Brown Sugar Meatloaf {This Ain’t Your Mama’s Meatloaf!}
This is a staple in our house. I often serve with garlic cheddar mashed potatoes and a vegetable and the entire family practically licks their plates clean. One of my kids favorites! Check out the recipe by clicking through to view the full article!...
cheesy chicken bake
Easy Cheesy Chicken & Pasta Bake {#Recipe}
We’ve all been there, bare bones in the fridge, time to grocery shop, but you want to stretch it out just one more day. This is a recipe that I whipped up with what I had on hand and the family loved it! I hope you do too....
sweet potato caramel casserole
Holiday Twitter Party with @JuiceintheCity 11/15
Juice in the City is having a Holiday twitter party next week and you can win BIG! First things first, head on over to their Facebook page and RSVP. Now that you have that done, let’s give you the details…...
poptart pops
Poptart Pops! Like Cake Pops, but Better.
I was cruising pintrest the other day looking for cake pop inspiration. I want to make my boys some Halloween themed pops for their class. I found some I liked, some I didn’t and then hit the holy grail of pops! ...
7 Finished Tofu
Tofu Parmigiana
Tofu is a curd made from mashed soybeans and used mainly in Asian and vegetarian cooking. It’s one of those ingredients that you either love or hate, but if you are skeptical about tofu then this is the recipe for you!  Tofu Parmigiana will make you think twice about tofu. Ingredients 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 clove garlic, minced 4 ounces...
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup {#Recipe}
Normally our recipes are on Tuesdays now but I was digging though some files in my office and found one from my pops recipe book. Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. I’m going to make this in my slow cooker for tonight! I’ll post pictures soon. 1 onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 bottle beer (he used modelo) 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel 1 taco seasoning packet 3 boneless chicken breasts Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese tortilla chips sour cream sliced avocado Put the Rotel, corn, beer, tomato sauce, copped onion...
Brown Lentil Soup
Slow Cooker Brown Lentil Soup
Last week was a chilly week here in Colorado and it got me thinking of all the wonderful Crockpot recipes I love to use for those nippy nights.  This brown lentil soup recipe is one of my all-time favorites because it’s so easy to make; prep time is only 15 minutes and since it’s a Crockpot recipe you make it and let it cook for hours while the aromas start to engulf your home. Prep Time: 15 Min Total Time: 8 Hours 15 Min Makes: 7 servings (1 1/2 cups each) INGREDIENTS 1 bag (1 lb.) dried brown lentils, sorted,...
Vegetarian Bean Cholent #Recipe
A new feature of our site… Tasty Tuesdays! Written by Lori of LorisLOLZ.org. Enjoy! This traditional Eastern European recipe will entice the entire family. It’s packed full of healthy ingredients and it’s a filling meal that’s delicious served over rice. Ingredients: 1/2 cup red beans 1/2 cup white beans 1/2 cup garbanzo beans 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, diced 1/2 cup barley 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons onion soup powder 1 15-ounce (400 grams) can diced tomatoes Preparation: 1. Soak the beans (1 1/2 cup total) in water overnight. Drain. 2. Heat oil in a skillet. Saute...
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