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Low Carb Chili

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Kerry

Low Carb Chili has all the wonderful flavor of chili without all the carbs. This low carb version of chili is just as filling as chili full of carbs. The Hardworking Husband and I have been crazy busy lately. I took a trip to Texas in the middle of a remodeling project in our house. This time of year is also busy in my other job – real estate. We are finally almost finished with the remodeling project. We decided to take out our fireplace because it was not safe to use. We had the wall redone. We also

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Kerry

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops is a low carb delicious entree. Full of flavor and full of the crunch you often miss with a low carb diet. The Hardworking Husband and I have been doing the Keto diet. Lucy has been doing it as well. I have been on the hunt for recipes that are tasty yet low carb. I have actually found quite a few. Jamie’s Quick Mexican Chicken Soup is one of those recipes. It is so good you’d never know it’s low carb. I’ve also been finding substitutes for ingredients that are high in carbs. Most of

Quick Mexican Chicken Soup

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Jamie H

Mexican Chicken Soup recipe is from scratch, but so easy and quick. Once upon a time, I used to meal plan. Do you meal plan? I enjoy life better when I do, but I’ve gotten into a rut of not meal planning. Most nights I’m flying by the seat of my pants, trying to figure out what we can eat for dinner that doesn’t take long to make. This recipe utilizes already cooked chicken. I used rotisserie chicken, but any chicken will do. Cube it, or shred it, you can really make it however you’d like. I based this recipe

Over 50 Winner Chicken Dinner Recipes

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Lucy

Amazing chicken dinner recipes that are sure to be a hit with your family but add variety to your menu or meal plan! Chicken is a staple at our house. It’s my children’s favorite meat and it’s so versatile & easy to cook that we end up eating it a lot. That can lead to a lot of repetition as I tend to cook it the same way over & over again. My kids love Asian BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs but that doesn’t mean I want to eat it week after week! So I’ve collected these chicken dinner recipes

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Jamie H

In just 20 minutes, you can have Sweet and Sour Meatballs on the table! This is a delicious and fun weeknight dinner recipe! My mom used to make sweet and sour meatballs when I was a kid. I didn’t realize they weren’t something other people ate until I made them the first time in my married life. Dan looked at me like I was crazy, but that soon turned to happiness once he tasted them. The sweet and sour sauce pairs so well with the meatballs and plain rice. And my favorite thing about this recipe is that it can

One Pot Chicken and Noodles Skillet

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jamie H

One Pot Chicken and Noodles Skillet is a quick and easy dinner recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes, and only requires washing one skillet! I feel like pretty much every one of my dinner recipes lately could say, “We were running behind; I was frazzled and had no idea what to make for dinner, so this is what I came up with.” Once upon a time, I used to be a meal planner. And honestly, I loved that. I don’t know what my problem is these days, but I just can’t seem to get my act together

45 Vacation Rental Meals: Quick, Easy or Crockpot

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Lucy

45 Awesome Vacation Rental Meals that are easy & quick to make or CrockPot meals that you can throw into a slow cooker. This is a great way to feed the whole family and save money on vacation. Every year we go as a large family to Yellowstone. Last year we rented a house, so we could all stay together. This also allows us to save money my making our own meals & not having to pay the high prizes of the restaurants around Yellowstone. {Related: Yellowstone National Park: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, What to See} We are

Chili Spaghetti

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Lucy

An easy & delicious family dinner! This Chili Spaghetti is sure to be a hit with your kids & the whole family! This is an updated version of a recipe that I posted in 2014. I thought it was one that many of you may have missed and since it’s such a good family-friendly one I’m re-sharing it today. The pictures and recipe have been updated but the rest of the post remains the same. Hope you love this recipe as much as we do! My vacation time is coming to a close and we are beginning to get ready

Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Kerry

Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole is a 30 minute meal that takes the great flavors of cabbage rolls and turns it up a notch and makes it super easy to make. A few years ago I tried making cabbage rolls. The Hardworking Husband loved them. I hated them. And I never made them again. Then the other night I was looking for a 30 minute meal to make for dinner that had ingredients I already had. Pinterest to the rescue. I found a cabbage roll casserole recipe. As I was making it, I wasn’t sure I would like it. But I

Skillet Chicken with Spinach, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Jamie H

Thank you Albertsons and Safeway for sponsoring this post. Check out the new Signature family of brands from Albertsons and Safeway, with more than 4,000 Signature products available and a 100% money-back guarantee. A delicious creamy combination of chicken, spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes with angel hair pasta. Cooks in 30 minutes in one skillet! As a stay-at-home mom living off of one income, I try to cut costs wherever I can so we can stay within our budget. Trust me when I say that it isn’t easy to stick to a budget with 5 mouths to feed, so I