Learn how to make the freshest tasting homemade freezer jam, with no canning required! It's the easiest and tastiest way to make homemade jam.  I love homemade jam's and jellies, but sometimes I just don't have the time to whip up a batch of traditional cooked jam. When time is not on my side that's when I make freezer jam! Freezer jam is one of the easiest jams to make and tastes incredible.  If you're not familiar with freezer jam, it's a no-cook jam made with fresh fruit and a few simple ingredients. Because this is a no cook jam it taste just like fresh frui ..read more

Each month I share a menu plan that is filled with easy - everyday recipes and delicious desserts. If you're in a dinner rut, trying to decide what to cook for dinner, or maybe you're just looking for a new meal to add to your regular dinner rotation? Whichever it is, I think my April Menu has you covered. Any recipes noted in (NEW) are recipes I plan to make and will post in the near future. Hopefully you'll find something you like. A new menu plan comes out every month, so make sure to Pin it or save it.  read article ..read more

This homemade pancake mix uses just 6 pantry staples and makes the fluffiest pancakes and waffles.  My family loves a big breakfast on the weekends, but when we are in a rush, I love my shelf - staple homemade pancake mix because it's so easy to throw together. Ever since discovering this recipe, I no longer purchase store-bought pancake mix. Making a homemade pancake mix is super easy. Just combine all the ingredients, mix and store.  read article ..read more

Canning pizza sauce using fresh tomatoes and herbs is a simple way to have a delicious pizza sauce on hand for homemade pizza night. A good pizza comes down to two things - the crust and the sauce! I'm still working on the perfect crispy crust, but for the sauce, I have that one down. Did you know that it's easy to make your own canned pizza sauce? Make up a batch, store it in the pantry, and you can make a delicious pizza at home for a fraction of the cost. The best part is that this recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients.   Canning pizza sauce, marinara sauce ..read more

Super soft - homemade dinner rolls in less than 2 hours. This is the perfect dinner roll recipe for your holiday meal or Sunday dinner!  Soft and fluffy dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. These homemade rolls are baked until golden brown and then finished off with melted butter when they're hot from the oven. I served these rolls for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and they got rave reviews. They are so good that I have decided that they're my new go-to dinner rolls.  These delicious rolls are rich in flavor and lightly sweetened with honey (you can also use mapl ..read more

In an effort to save money on our grocery bill as well as trying to eliminate prepackaged items, I have been making some of my favorite packaged mixes and snacks at home. By making my own pantry staples, it not only saves money, but I can also control the ingredients that I use.  The main thing I learned when it comes to making homemade mixes and snacks is that most anything that you buy in the grocery store can be made at home. It just takes a bit of time and finding the right recipes that suit your family's needs.    I have found most of my pantry mix recipes on Pinte ..read more

Once you try Homemade Coffee Creamer you won't go back to store-bought again.  Flavored coffee creamers are delicious, but they're also expensive, contain added sugar, and several other unhealthy ingredients. I'm guilty of purchasing my share of store-bought creamers as well, but I wanted a healthier and more delicious alternative, so I started making my own and I haven't looked back since.   This homemade coffee creamer recipe is easy to make and is a great starting point for so many different flavor variations. The best part about this recipe is that it only takes 5 ingre ..read more

Happy February Friends! I took a 2-month break from posting my monthly menu plans due to having elbow surgery and just trying to keep up with all my holiday postings. It was a big adjustment, but I'm finally back to posting some of my favorite regular features.  Are you trying to decide on what to cook for dinner? Maybe you're looking for a new meal to add to your regular dinner rotation? Whichever it is, I think my February Menu will have you covered. This month's menu is filled with simple, family-friendly meal ideas and desserts that I think will please everyone.   Any r ..read more

A frugal one-pot meal made with smoked sausage, garden fresh green beans, onions and potatoes simmered together in chicken stock and spices.  Potatoes and onions are usually one of the first vegetables that we harvest from our summer garden, followed by fresh green beans. As soon as they're harvested, this One Pot Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes is the first meal that we make. Kielbasa or smoked sausage with fresh garden green beans, potatoes and onions, simmered together in chicken stock and spices until tender. For us, this simple meal is true comfort food that the whole family en ..read more

From delicious desserts to family favorite dinners - These are the Top 10 Reader Favorite Recipes from 2023! Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday? As we say goodbye to 2023, it's always so much fun looking back and seeing what were some of the most popular recipes for the year. I have to say it was definitely a delicious year, and I had so much fun looking back at all of your favorite recipes. Your top picks mostly stayed the same, but there were also a few new surprises.  As we close out another year, I want to thank you for your love and support. Every time you ..read more