Clik here to view.
Gingerbread Men Cookies {Make Ahead & Freezer Friendly}
Did you know Gingerbread cookie dough should be made ahead of time and refrigerated or even frozen? Since I don’t make these cookies often, I missed this step thinking my kiddos would have Gingerbread...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nearly 2000 Manna Food Packs for Kids
This weekend my boys and I were privileged to volunteer at Manna Food Bank packing nearly 200 Manna Food Packs for local kids in Buncombe County. What a way to give my kids a hands-on experience...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Got Thanksgiving Leftovers? 9 Creative Uses {Freeze It}
Whether you have a little or a lot of turkey leftover, here are some yummy ways to incorporate them into future meals. Your family will never recognize Thanksgiving turkey on the table with such a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How I Save Time, Money and Sanity for Christmas
There are several reasons I mainly shop online for my Christmas presents. Just like freezer cooking, I can save time, money and sanity. With four kiddos, a husband, a full-time teaching job, Mom on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread made with Monk Fruit in the Raw {Diabetic &...
Have you heard of Monk Fruit in the Raw? It peaked my interest when I received a review kit from Moms Meet with a recipe idea like sugar cookies since I love freezing cookies during the holidays....
View ArticleClik here to view.
5-minute Loaded Nachos
Loaded Nachos is an easy peasy meal if you’ve done your freezer cooking homework. I like to make about three to five pounds of taco meat ahead of time with homemade freezer taco seasoning. After it’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
I’m ready for some easy meals this week. Last week in our Cougar Kitchen, we made six cakes and twenty-five omelettes. You can imagine how difficult it is for me to actually “cook” during the school...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Create Your Own Gingerbread Houses in Bulk: Part 1
If you’ve been wondering what I’ve been doing this week, here stands my proof. Eight homemade gingerbread house sets are ready to decorate on Monday. Yes, I bake in bulk and yes, this was a HUGE class...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baked Southwest Egg Rolls Staff Party Plus Big Surprise
I love making quick appetizers and this is one my favorites that people always ask the recipe for. I like to keep my food simple, healthy, whole foods as possibly, yet super yummy and this fits the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Create Your Own Gingerbread Houses in Bulk: Part 2
We did it! Eight standing gingerbread houses made with homemade royal icing. It’s our first annual project and I couldn’t be more thrilled for our very first attempt. Place royal icing into pastry...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy New Year and My Blessed 40th Birthday
I am one blessed 40 year-old. I have an awesome husband, 4 wonderful children and a family of friends and followers of this blog I started from the depth of my heart to help others when I had my third...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Year Freezer Organization
This is the time of year when defrost my freezer, take inventory and see what’s lurking inside. I make a fresh copy of the free download above and inventory my chest freezer in my laundry room as well...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top 2014 Freezer Cooking Recipes
Here are the top five favorites from my loyal freezer friends, ENJOY! You must try at least one or two methods if you haven’t this new year! I’m challenging you to jump on the freezer cooking wagon and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DIY Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Are you wondering why I am making my own homemade onion soup mix when I never serve it as a soup? There’s been a few freezer cooking recipes I’ve wanted to try using store-bought mix and I found a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ozeri Pan For Omelettes and Make Ahead Veges
I received this Green Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri over Christmas break. It’s been very easy to use and clean up with it’s non-stick surface. I love the fun color and the reasonable price tag. What I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crock Pot Korean Beef {Frugal Freezer Meal}
If you are cooking for a frugal and fast way to make Bulgogi or Korean beef, this is THE crock pot method. I grew up on the expensive way of making Bulgogi with a sirloin tip roast, thinly sliced and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sneaky Crock Pot Marinara
If you are looking for ways to incorporate more vegetables into your family’s meals, I have an easy way. I’ve been pureeing spinach and other vegetables for years. I intentionally and silently slip...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crock Pot Lasagna Soup {Freezer Meal}
Are you wondering how to use up broken pieces of lasagna or manicotti noodles if you’ve been making my no-boil manicotti? This is a delicious soup that tastes like you have worked hard making an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recipe Index Updated {Dozen new freezer meals}
I’ve finally added over a dozen recipes to the index that got buried into the archives. I still have much work to do organizing and adding thumbnail images one day, but for now at least I have them...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Breakfast Burritos
A yummy breakfast burrito was served from my freezer this morning. I’ve been making these burritos in different ways for many years. I love to have them on hand when we camp. I often make my breakfast...
View Article