This post was sponsored by S&W Beans and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. With back to school means getting used to a whole new routine. It's a huge adjustment, at least for us. This year, Peyton has to read out loud, every night for 20 minutes. So I'm trying to find quick, healthy, nutritious meals that I can prepare in that time frame so she can read to me while I cook. S&W Beans is helping me make tonights dinner, red beans and rice. Why beans and rice? Well, S & ...
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Protein Packed Homemade Chili
Whenever I am thinking of meal ideas I try to make sure they are high in protein. One way to add a little extra protein to any meal is to incorporate beans! Beans are packed full of protein and they are also one of the main ingredients in my chili! S&W Beans have a wide selection of beans that are high in fiber and protein, making them the perfect addition to a healthy diet. When I showed Peyton all the different variety of S&W Beans she was pretty excited! Peyton loves S&W Beans. ...
Roast Chicken Quarters with Lemon-Dill Spring Vegetables
I'm always looking for a quick and easy dinner solution. Being an independent momma often leads to being short on time. So over the next few months we are going to start exploring recipes that are simple to prepare and easy to cook. The first one up is from the cook book 200 Best Sheet Pan Meals. I've been looking through the book and I must admit some recipes look a little time consuming and there are various skill levels. But I also found several recipes that are perfect for weeknight meals. ...
Celebrate Spring with Santa Margherita!
Spring has definitely sprung! What better way to celebrate the warm weather than to have a little get together. And at that get together you can impress your company with these fun, fresh, fruity drinks featuring Santa Margherita. Here's a few fresh cocktail recipes to help impress those guest. Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade You'll need the following - 1 Bottle Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore 1/8 Cup Sugar 1/8 Cup Lemon Sugar 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Rind, Grated 1 Cup Mashed ...
Klondike Brownie Sundae
Who doesn't love ice cream? I know in our house we always have several varieties on hand. But scooping out of large ice cream containers can be difficult. And if you have several people to please this can also get time consuming. So I have a solution! Here's a delicious recipe for a Klondike brownie ice cream sundae without all the scooping. What you will need - Klondike Original Bars (I used 1 whole bar in the picture below) Brownies Chocolate Sauce Caramel Sauce Whip ...
Creamy Chicken in the Crock Pot
I love using the crock pot to make dinners during the week. And one of my daughter's favorite dishes is my Creamy Chicken dish over rice. Not really sure where this recipe came from. I think it's pretty basic. To get started you will need the following: Crock Pot Slow Cooker Liners 1 can Chicken Broth 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 - 2 lbs boneless skinless Chicken Thighs 1 can slice mushrooms diced garlic onion Minute Rice Choice of Vegetable This is a super ...