Mondays were always difficult for me to get going, back when I was working. (I am currently a stay at home mom, and yes, that requires effort, but I can do it in my pajamas.) Getting up after a nice weekend, getting ready to be presentable at work, AND having breakfast didn't always happen smoothly. We went camping with friends recently, and they took care of breakfast … [Read more...] about Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Breakfast Burritos
Sunday Make Ahead Recipe
Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Aunt Beulah’s Granola
At a recent family reunion, we spent some time talking to an aunt that I really hadn't known all that well before that weekend. (In my defense, I have 22 aunts and uncles, and we are spread out over the entire United States and I didn't grow up near them, and I lived across the country from most of them at a time before airfare was deregulated and flights cost $800 a ticket.) … [Read more...] about Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Aunt Beulah’s Granola
Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Italian Chicken
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 again. I originally started this series thinking I would be able to come up with a ton of things you could make ahead, that would help you save money. I have been a little lax lately, missing the last two weeks. Sorry! This recipe will make that up, because it is super easy, relatively quick, and can last you all week. Italian … [Read more...] about Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Italian Chicken
Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Chocolate Drops of Joy
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 again. I have a dessert recipe for you today. This is perfect for bake sales or just to sit around and eat. It freezes wonderfully, and is extremely quick to whip up. The name comes from a friend that I made it for, who is vegan and therefore doesn't get to enjoy real tasty desserts often. Chocolate Drops of Joy 1 bag chocolate chips 1/4 - 1/2 cup … [Read more...] about Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Chocolate Drops of Joy
Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Ranch Chicken
OK, this one isn't really make ahead, but it is super easy. Here we go: Ranch Chicken 1 Packet Dry Ranch Mix 1 Box Jiffy Cornbread Mix 1 LB Chicken Breasts, whole or cut however you want Preheat oven to 400. Mix ranch and cornbread mix together in a large ziploc bag or tupperware container. Put in chicken, one breast at a time, close bag or container and shake. Remove … [Read more...] about Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Ranch Chicken