It's been cold for quite a while here in Minnesota! Our good old crockpot comes out every winter (and often stays around for longer than that)! I used to bring it out almost begrudgingly, because while I knew it brought us added convenience, I always felt like slow cooker meals were a bit of a downgrade. I just didn't like how they all felt like one texture! (Can anyone else relate?) A meal really loses its appeal when it's all one texture. But it turns out, I just needed to experiment a lot, … [Read more...]
Recipes We’ve Been Loving Lately (+ a peek at what we’re trying this week!)
Maybe it's pregnancy, nesting, or it's just a new fun "hobby," but I've been really into finding new recipes recently! Some of them have been healthy and some have been...well, not healthy, but definitely still delicious! :) Bjorn was gone for a month this summer for army, and that's when I got a bit carried away with desserts! Hypothetically, it's a little dangerous for me as a pregnant mama to sit home alone with my daughter and a huge batch of raspberry dark chocolate cookies. … [Read more...]
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
What?! Another recipe so soon? :) Yep! This is a favorite meal in our family. I actually have to try hard not to make it once a week, because I really don't want us to get tired of it! :) If you're in the market for an easy supper recipe that's full of flavor (and nutritious veggies!), then you'll have to try this out. Shepherd's pie is another type of hot dish or casserole, and this meal is definitely one to have ready in your arsenal when your family is hungry and it's time for something … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner Wednesday (4 MORE Meal Ideas!)
It's time for our weekly What's For Dinner Wednesday post! Today's post is the seventh installment in this series! I don't know how much longer I'll run this series, but it sure has been fun gathering meal ideas these past couple months! You can catch up on a whole list of meal ideas from the past 5 weeks here: What's For Dinner Wednesday (4 Simple Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (5 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (3 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner Wednesday (4 More Meal Ideas)
It's time for our weekly What's For Dinner Wednesday post! Today's post is the sixth installment in this series! You can catch up on a whole list of meal ideas from the past 5 weeks here: What's For Dinner Wednesday (4 Simple Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (5 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (3 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (4 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (5 More Meal Ideas) I think each of us appreciates some fresh ideas … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner Wednesday (5 More Meal Ideas)
It's time for our weekly What's For Dinner Wednesday post! Today's post is the fifth installment in this series! You can catch up on a whole list of meal ideas from the past 4 weeks here: What's For Dinner Wednesday (4 Simple Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (5 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (3 More Meal Ideas) What's For Dinner Wednesday (4 More Meal Ideas) I think each of us appreciates some fresh ideas now and then, so hopefully this post will be … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner Wednesday (4 More Meal Ideas)
How is it Wednesday already?! It's been a weird week around here, since we got back into town on Sunday night (Bjorn had had army training at Fort Knox for a week, and Sophie and I were in the Twin Cities that week, helping my mom after she broke her arm). And then Tuesday was a snow day (the 6th or 7th one this year?!) and we had a 2-hour late start this morning. Whew! Anyway, it's high time to get back into routines around here, and one of my favorite weekly things to do is to get our What's … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner Wednesday (3 More Meal Ideas)
It's the third installment of our "What's For Dinner Wednesday" series! I've recently really gotten into finding quick or simple meals to make for supper. As much as I love an ambitious recipe (and enjoy cooking), I'm also a big fan of an easy supper that I can pull together with our busy 15-month-old daughter nearby! :) I'm also trying out a free month of Plan to Eat (an online account and app that stores recipes for you, helps you plan your meals out, and creates your whole shopping list! - … [Read more...]