I like fish tacos and often order them when I eat at restaurants. Really good homemade fish tacos can take some effort to make. You have to cook the fish and make the taco topping — usually some type of seasoned slaw/cabbage — from scratch. I enjoy cooking, but I don’t always like making fish…
English muffins are a versatile food. They’re good for breakfast (toasted and topped with butter and jam) or for dinner (topped with pizza sauce and cheese and baked). Here are my favorite ways to serve English muffins: Egg Sandwiches Who needs McDonald’s Egg McMuffins when you can easily make your own at home for a…
(Photo credit: Rachael Johnston) This post originally appeared at our sister site, Aldi Reviewer. It’s a common question, especially for people who have never gone to Aldi or have only gone to Aldi a few times. What’s good? What products are worth getting, and what products are worth avoiding? There are no shortage of opinions…
We all need fast, easy dinners that can be thrown together in a few minutes with little fuss. These are meals with just a few ingredients. You don’t even need a recipe. Some foods are more processed, but others are fresh and healthy. Many of them have long shelf lives so you can stock up…
I started making this fruit pizza years ago when I worked on the copy desk of a small newspaper. I had two coworkers who shared my birthday month, so in our honor each year I brought in a fruit pizza to share with them and other coworkers. The fruit pizza usually disappeared within minutes because…
My family goes camping several times every summer, and while s’mores are probably our favorite campfire treat, these Campfire Banana Boats are a close second. If you spent any time in scouting, you might be familiar with these outdoor desserts. They have the added benefit of being healthier than s’mores, too. They make a good,…
This dip makes eating fresh fruit fun. It’s a good way to satisfy a sweet tooth without completely ruining your healthy-eating plans. This concoction is what I put on my fruit pizza as the “sauce,” but I also like to use it as a dip. The recipe goes especially well with fresh strawberries, but it…
My mom has been making this banana bread for as long as I can remember. When I grew up and moved out on my own, I called mom during the first few months to get her classic banana bread recipe. She claims it is nothing special, simply based on a recipe she got out of…
I’ve written before about items that are good to always keep in your pantry. On a similar vein, it can be helpful to keep your freezer continually stocked with certain food products as well. Everyone has different needs and preferences, but these are things I regularly keep stocked in my freezer: Quick easy meals. These…
School will soon be back in session and you’ll have lunches to pack. Follow these tips to pack lunches both your kids and your budget will appreciate. 1. Invest in some basic gear. Key items include: an insulated lunch bag or lunch box; a variety of small plastic reusable containers with leak-proof lids or reusable…
