Recent Posts

Chicken Schmaltz Pie Crust

Chicken Schmaltz Pie Crust

Chicken schmaltz pie crusts are the perfect savory crust for a chicken pot pie. It is filled with flavor and make a delicious flaky crust! Chicken schmaltz, or chicken fat, is an often overlooked fat that is full of flavor! It comes from the top 

Laundry Room DIY Countertop

Laundry Room DIY Countertop

Unless you custom build your house, it is sure to come with less than ideal storage space. This laundry room DIY countertop and shelving added workspace, storage, and functionality to this laundry room for under $40. This countertop was the second stage of our laundry 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

A crispy, buttery crust filled with a savory gravy and hearty vegetables – chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. This chicken pot pie recipe is made from basic kitchen staples and is perfect for a budget meal. In about the same amount of 

Winter Sowing

Winter Sowing

Winter sowing is the cheapest and easiest way to start seeds for your garden (aside from just tossing seeds and hoping for the best). It also saves an incredible amount of time and space when starting seeds. Do you pour over seed catalogs in the 

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Slow cooker creamy chicken pasta is an incredibly creamy and delicious pasta that is quick to dump-and-go in the mornings, making it a great weeknight dinner! In this simple pasta, everything cooks in the crockpot so it truly is a one pot meal. This quick 

Blueberry Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker

Blueberry Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker

This blueberry bread pudding is such a simple and delicious breakfast that is perfect for slow weekend mornings, or a holiday breakfast or brunch. A rich custard texture, filled with sweet blueberries, and topped with a vanilla sauce, this blueberry bread pudding is sure to 

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ginger Molasses Cookies

These soft, chewy, ginger molasses cookies are a perfectly spiced treat for the holidays. They come together quickly and get eaten even faster. I enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee (yes, cookies are breakfast foods). The crispy edges and soft chewy center make 

Salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes

These crispy, savory salmon cakes are a quick and delicious meal – great for a busy week night! Using canned salmon this dinner comes together in around 30 minutes! Salmon cakes, known to some as salmon patties, are a quick dinner and a great way 

Hamburger Steak with Gravy

Hamburger Steak with Gravy

Hamburger steak is a wonderful comfort food that comes together quickly and goes perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes. Hamburger steaks, aka Salisbury steaks for some, are ground beef patties (almost like miniature meatloaf patties) made with a delicious savory gravy. Although they are traditionally 

Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

Simple kitchen ingredients come together to make a creamy, flavorful, and healthier cream of chicken soup to swap for the canned version. Canned cream soups are expensive and full of less than wholesome ingredients. This recipe uses only a handful of ingredients and can be