Breakfast

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

November 8, 2011

My various versions of baked oatmeal have become the most popular recipes on my site. Today, I have yet another version for you. This one is Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal and it is one of my favorites. Apples, cinnamon, and oatmeal just seem like they are made to go together. If you have questions are [...]

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Egg Recipes and World Egg Day

October 14, 2011

It is no secret that I love eggs. There are not many things that I can serve my family as filling and inexpensive as eggs. They make a great frugal source of protein and we eat them often. Yesterday, I read on the Incredible Edible Egg Facebook page that today is World Egg Day. Yes, the second Friday [...]

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Homemade Pumpkin Granola

October 7, 2011

My son loves granola, which is a bit strange since he is the picky eater of the family. I can’t really complain though since granola is a pretty healthy breakfast, especially when his favorite way to eat it is with yogurt. The problem with granola though is all our food allergies. Most granola contains tree [...]

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Too Many Bananas……..

September 9, 2011

I made a quick trip to our local small town grocery store this week and found a really good deal on bananas. They were 99 cents a bag and I bought three bags, which I think was probably about 15 lbs. Yes, that is a lot of bananas, but we love bananas and it was [...]

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Breakfast Fried Rice

September 8, 2011

Fried rice may not be what you think of when you think of breakfast, but it is a very good and inexpensive meal. It is simple to fix and and so easy to make a large batch up for the week. Breakfast fried rice is mainly rice and eggs, with a little big of meat added [...]

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Kristy’s Ham and Cheese Quiche

August 30, 2011

Today we have a guest post from my blogging friend Kristy of Mommy Hates Cooking. Thanks Kristy for sharing your recipe with us! I have been on a quiche kick lately. I really enjoy having breakfast already made and ready to go. My husband also likes having other options as opposed to cereal or toast [...]

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Roasted Vegetable Frittata

August 29, 2011

Nothing says summer quite like the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available. They are bountiful this time of year and I love finding new ways to use them in the kitchen I have mentioned before how much I love Everyday Food magazine. It is one of my favorite food magazines and earlier this summer Martha [...]

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Homemade Smoothie Mix

August 26, 2011

It is pretty obvious by our weekly menu plan that we love smoothies. We usually have them several times a week for breakfast and lunch. I love to make different versions of smoothies and I almost always have freezer smoothies ready for times when we need them, but I will admit that I have bought those convenience packs [...]

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Blueberries, Blueberries, Blueberries

July 8, 2011

July and August are the perfect time for blueberries in most parts of the country. Ours have been going strong for a few weeks now and we have been enjoying lots of them. We love eating blueberries fresh from the garden, but our favorite way to enjoy blueberries is for breakfast. We love them for [...]