The weather in Oklahoma is finally starting to cool down. I know many parts of the country are still having crazy hot weather and other parts of the country have been feeling like fall for a few weeks, here in Oklahoma a few 70 degree days means I am dreaming of fall. We will still have some hot weather, but when I see night time […]

I am beginning to feel like we skipped apple season and went straight to pumpkin season. I am seeing pumpkin recipes everywhere. Don’t get me wrong I love pumpkin recipes in the fall, but I love apples too. Since it is still September, I am not quite ready to move to the pumpkin recipes yet. I am still in the mood for apple recipes, so […]

It is still hot and humid in Oklahoma. It is still officially summer for a few more weeks, so hot weather is to be expected. Hot weather and a holiday weekend mean that I am keeping the plan simple again this week. I hope you have a great week! Here is the menu plan for the week. Breakfast Homemade Chex Granola Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies […]

Last week we had cooler than normal temperatures in Oklahoma. We also had some rain. Quite a bit of rain actually. Cool temperatures and rain in August in Oklahoma is wonderful. Most of the time we are trying to survive triple digit weather this time of years. This week it is back to normal summer weather though with temperatures in the 90’s and lots of […]

Schools are starting and summer is winding down, but the weather is still hot in most parts of the country. That is probably because even though what we consider to be summer is almost over, the calendar says it will be summer for another month. That means we have plenty of time to fit in lots of summer salads, easy meals, and grilled meats. This […]

This time of year I am always looking for quick and easy recipes that don’t require me to use the oven much. And when I do use the oven I tend to do it all on one day. I make the most of having to turn it on and I bake several things at once. That way I can get all my baking done at […]

I am just getting back from a trip to Oregon to visit family, so I am catching up and trying to get back to normal after ten days of being gone. Vacations are great, but it is back to reality now. Here is this weeks plan. Breakfast Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins Instant Pot Boiled Eggs Dinner Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Slow Cooked Chicken Legs Pizza […]

This week’s menu plan is full of quick and easy recipes. It also includes several recipes that make great freezer meals. Here is this week’s plan. Breakfast Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal Microwave Omelet Banana Muffins – These freeze great so make a big batch Dinner Fajita Salad Oven Omelet  Summer Pasta Salad Freezer Burritos Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken– Make a large batch and freeze […]