Real men DO eat Quiche! It’s frugal, a great way to disguise leftovers, keeps well and reheats well, freezes well and has a ton of variations. Of all the basic recipes I have ever tried, this gets the most compliments, try it and enjoy! Cheddar, Chive & Bacon Quiche 22 Smart Points Per Serving You will need: 3 eggs 1 […]
When you are tired of traditional potatoes, rice, and pasta -Risotto is such a versatile side to dish to prepare. Like pasta or rice, it has a mild flavor and soft texture, to lend itself well to infusing with a multitude of flavors and seasonings. This recipe is flavored with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. You could easily add in […]
Have you have ever wanted to make gravy but made something that left no drippings? You don’t want to use canned or jar gravy? Using leaner cuts of meat, grilling, or other cooking preparations usually means you won’t have much fat for making a gravy. Have no fear, you can still create a delicious, and rich gravy to complete your meal. […]
If you are like most families you probably have pizza night once a week. Making homemade pizza at home is a great way to save money, creates an opportunity to get kids in the kitchen, and control the ingredients that go into it. This pizza crust is super simple to make and can be used to create pizzas, Calzones, pizza pockets, or […]
Here is a simple “go to” muffin mix base that can be transformed into a sweet or savory muffin with just a few added ingredients. Make a few mixes of the dry ingredients ahead and store in your pantry to save a little time {I love to store mine in a quart mason jar, they look so pretty on the […]
My absolute favorite frosting to top my cakes, be it a layer cake or cupcake, is buttercream. (It also makes a fabulous filling)! This is a basic buttercream recipe that I use time and time again, because it is so versatile. You can add so many different seasonings and extracts to create amazing flavor combinations: Have a Chocolate Cake? Add […]
