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No Fail Southern Biscuit Recipe

July 26, 2017 by Anne Marie 7 Comments

  My mother-in-law calls these her "No Fail Biscuits," and for us - they really are. It takes about 5 minutes to mix them up and 10 to cook. Best of all, there are only TWO ingredients. Here's how! Preheat the oven to 450. You'll need 1.5 cups of good quality self-rising flour (I like King Arthur) and 3/4 cup of heavy cream or whipping cream. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl until you get a kind of sticky dough that holds together in a ball. Adding 1/4 tsp. of salt is Continue Reading

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Ground Beef Substitutes That Save You Money

June 20, 2017 by Anne Marie 23 Comments

Ground beef is the first meat we think of when preparing things like tacos and chili, but you've probably noticed that beef prices are higher these days. We have 8 children in our family and are always looking for ways to save money, and that means substituting other ingredients. But you don't have to sacrifice flavor! Chili: Instead of ground beef, try bulk sausage (whatever is on sale). Pork adds a more savory flavor and pairs well with all the ingredients that you would normally use in Continue Reading

Filed Under: Food and Drink Tagged With: beef vs chicken, beef vs pork, budget meals, ground beef substitutes, meat alternatives, price of beef

Turkey and Sausage Stew Recipe + a Giveaway

November 19, 2015 by Anne Marie 24 Comments

Chances are good that you've seen Buddig or Old Wisconsin meat products at your local grocery store. Hailing from Homewood, Illinois, Buddig has been around for over 70 years, and is a family owned company that specializes in smoked meats and snack products. Whether it's thin-sliced deli turkey for your next sandwich or summer sausage bites for a family game night, Buddig and Old Wisconsin offer tasty and affordable foods that fit your life. Buddig sent a complimentary package of branded Continue Reading

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How to Bake a Potato Two Ways

March 19, 2015 by Anne Marie 18 Comments

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

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5 Minute Supper: Spanish Rice Saute

February 19, 2015 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

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

Filed Under: Food and Drink Tagged With: brown rice, heirloom seeds, organic rice, ready to heat sides, seeds of change

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