This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine. Mondays are our busiest days. Besides homeschooling there are piano lessons and Tae Kwon Do in the afternoons. A tasty, easy-to-make meal is a must to start out our week. My mother recently shared a unique beef popover recipe that features a savory ground beef mixture on the bottom and an easy to mix up crust that you "pop over" the top. I adapted it to incorporate Manwich sauce, and the result was Continue Reading
How to Bake a Potato Two Ways
Do you know how to bake a potato? When I first got married, I didn't. A loaded baked potato is one of Jeremiah's favorite things, so I quickly learned two ways to cook a spud. Here's my basic method, which takes about 1 hour. Print Perfect Baked Potato Author: Anne Sweden Recipe type: Side Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 5 mins Ingredients Medium to large russet potato (however many you desire) Olive Oil Salt Continue Reading
5 Minute Supper: Spanish Rice Saute
It's not often that I can make a meal in 5 minutes, but I was given the chance to try Seeds of Change organic rice blends and was able to whip up something tasty and wholesome in a very short amount of time. Seeds of Change organic sides and simmer sauces are easy to cook with and feature lots of flavorful and exotic herbs and spices. Seeds of Change was founded in 1989 for the purpose of making organic seeds more widely available. They've also had a hand in preserving many valuable heirloom Continue Reading
Tex Mex Cornbread and Beef Recipe
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for SocialSpark. Are you looking for a hearty but easy dish to prepare for your family on a cold day? Manwich sauces can be a versatile mealtime solution for your busy family. I hope you like this recipe I created which uses Manwich sauce in a new and different way. You can also check out their website for more Manwich Recipes. The folks at Manwich sent us samples of their Original, Bold and Thick & Chunky sloppy joe Continue Reading
Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe: Perfect for Gift Giving!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite quick bread recipes uses pumpkin puree and a warm array of holiday spices. The recipe makes two loaves, which means you can keep one and give one, or eat one and freeze the other. This time around, instead of canned pumpkin, I used Pacific Food's Pumpkin Puree in the special TetraPak carton, which helps cut down on waste. They also sent samples of chicken stock and cranberry sauce Continue Reading