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5 Simple Ways to Fill Your Freezer

by Toni Herrbach

Five Simple Ways to Fill Your Freezer Any mom knows that dinnertime is the witching hour. Kids are hungry -- and whiny, the clock is ticking, and everyone's ready to sit down and eat. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, dinner prep can take its toll. Make dinnertime a little easier by having a stash of homemade freezer meals on hand. Here are five simple ways to make that dream a ...

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Beef Nacho Casserole

by Toni Herrbach

The following is a guest post from my good friend Lynn. I have never made a recipe of hers that my family did not love! I love to cook and bake and I love to spend all day in the kitchen, but the reality is that I do not usually have time to do that. On a day to day basis I need quick and easy recipes that contain everyday ingredients. I need meals that I can get on the table without much work or ...

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Fiasco and a Lesson I Learned Along the Way

by Toni Herrbach

Let's start with a little background. I dislike raw tomatoes, so much so that they kind of make me gag. It all started when I was seven and I went on a camping trip with another family. One night for dinner the mom made macaroni and cheese, and then to my horror opened up a can of diced tomatoes and added them to the Kraft macaroni. I ate my dinner (because back then kids weren't picky, they ...

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5 Simple Ways To Get Breakfast on the Table (for Less)

by Toni Herrbach

It isn't easy feeding 9 people every morning, but since what my kids eat for breakfast influences the rest of our day, it is important to me that they start the day with a good (usually) healthy breakfast. Feeding that many kids cereal is usually out of the question because my kids can easily go through 2 or 3 boxes in one meal, not to mention a gallon of milk! I wrote a few years back about the ...

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Sweet Cornbread (Whole Wheat)

by Toni Herrbach

I know there is a great debate over whether cornbread should be sweet or not sweet. I fall into the sweet cornbread group, so if you’re with me you are going to love this whole wheat version. Use this recipe for muffins for an easy Thanksgiving side or any fall potluck. Sweet Cornbread (Whole Wheat) 1 cup [sifted whole wheat ...

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Tangy Potatoes and Nakano Rice Vinegar Giveaway

by Toni Herrbach

I love potatoes, baked, fried, boiled, diced, sliced, and mashed. They are one of my favorite foods. When I was given a Nakano rice vinegar cookbook I took one look at the tangy pan-fried potato recipe and knew I needed to try it and share it with you all. I changed it up a little, but I think you will love it! Tangy Pan Fried Potatoes 3 pounds peeled and diced potatoes1 small ...

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