It’s August. Which means “back to school” is around the corner! I have already purchased school supplies for my children, and it has crossed my mind on more than one occasion that I will need to start planning ahead for lunches very soon. If I could tell you where all the time went,…
Category: Meal Ideas
Almond & Rosemary Chicken
It is always nice to know a quick, delicious way to make chicken. Almond & Rosemary Chicken is perfect for any night of the week. Pair it with Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes and a fresh salad, and dinner is ready in about half-an-hour!
Weekly Menu Plan, Aug 25 – Aug 31
The next few weeks are going to be a whirlwind for our family. I am hoping to be able to keep trying new recipes, but they are going to have to be simple! I am also hoping to squeeze in any “cooking ahead” that I can. Dinners Grilled Chicken; grilled squash; Tomato, Cucumber,…
Weekly Menu Plan, May 26 – June 1
My menu plan this week is not very extravagant… We are going to be taking a trip back to my husband’s hometown, so we’ll be gone for half of the week and eating on the road. We’ll be trying to eat all of the fresh produce and anything else that’s open before we…
Slow Cooked Pot Roast
Growing up, my sister and I had any choice we wanted for our “birthday meal” on the day we celebrated our birthday. It was always the same thing… homemade fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, and some variation of a jello salad. We only ate homemade fried chicken twice a year. Why…
Fried Noodles
Fried noodles are the best accompaniment to pot roast. We’re not talking about fried noodles in the sense of Pad Thai or another similar dish. We’re talking about egg noodles fried in butter. They are chewy and crunchy, and perfect for soaking up extra gravy on a plate.
Homemade Brown Gravy
A holiday meal is not complete without homemade gravy. Whether you’re making turkey or slow cooked pot roast, you need this simple sauce to complete the meal! The best gravies come from the cooking liquids, so don’t let them go to waste.
