Old Fashioned Waffles from Scratch

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5 Budget Friendly Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day so please don’t skip out on it!  It’s what gives you that much needed boost to get going and last through the morning.  I know that everyone is still struggling due to the economy so here are a few budget friendly breakfast ideas to get… [Continue Reading]

Cinnabon’s for the Bread Machine

This recipe comes from my mom!  She’s helping me out while I’m in Florida at SeaWorld!  Thanks Mom!
INGREDIENTS
Dough-2 pound ingredient

1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp. Melted butter
4 Tbsp. water
½ box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz box)
4 cups Bread flour
1 Tbsp. Sugar
½ tsp. Salt
2 ½ tsp. Bread machine yeast

FILLING

½ cup butter, softened
1 Cup brown sugar
2… [Continue Reading]

The Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Because I’m trying to lose weight, I’m really watching what I eat.  Every morning I wake up and decide what to eat.  I usually go for oatmeal, a healthy cereal or have a smoothie. Today is smoothie day!  My two favorite fruits, strawberries & bananas, in a drink!  And to make sure I’m getting a… [Continue Reading]

Old Fashioned Homemade Pancakes Recipe – Basics

We are breakfast eaters around here so I can’t really afford to buy premade stuff like those bags full of pancakes or boxes of waffles.  It’s much cheaper to make my own from scratch and I have to say, much better tasting in my opinion.  They are very simple to make and even had my… [Continue Reading]

Easy Apple Turnovers with Canned Biscuits

Just bringing you easy and affordable recipes these days huh!  To make these Apple Turnovers from scratch would be divine but since many of us don’t have the time, I found a shortcut from the coolest cookbook ever, 101 Things to Do with Canned Biscuits!  These only take a few minutes to prepare and about… [Continue Reading]

The Healthy Facts About Big G Cereal from General Mills

Cereal is huge in this family. We eat hot and cold cereals and at different parts of the day, not just for breakfast either so making sure that the kiddos are eating something of a healthy nature is at the top of my list. And with my weight loss journey, I’m finding that a… [Continue Reading]

Super-Easy Cereal Bars

Meet guest poster Dana from The Homesteading Housewife: YOU might know Dana from her appearance on Wife Swap but she also happens to be a great cook!
I run our small family farm almost by myself because the Man-of-My-Dreams is working out of state.  There is always something going on.  I have 5 kids.  I have… [Continue Reading]

Sweet Flake Potato Pancakes

By Joy into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS

4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and finely shredded
1 small onion, grated
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup corn flakes, crumbled
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
canola oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

DIRECTIONS
Squeeze out liquid from the potatoes and onions. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes,… [Continue Reading]

Dad’s Omelet

Guest Poster, Musings in Food. I’m a married, mom of 2 who loves the internet, my family & the Lord although not in that order! And I’m stuck out in the “wilds” of Arizona where the schools are great & the bugs are huge!!
So this is my Dad’s own creation. He was a missionary… [Continue Reading]

Old Fashion Banana Nut Oatmeal

This is a very good and healthy breakfast which I am trying implement more and more with my all the family but specifically my toddler. Oatmeal is a good source of fiber and is excellent for the heart! There are gazillions of oatmeal variations out there but today I bring you some simple… [Continue Reading]

Bacon Brunch Bites

These tasty appetizers are easy to make, delicious, and make for a great presentation thanks to Pillsbury.  Although I suggest that you don’t play on the computer while cooking them or they’ll end up slight darker than they should be!
Now I’m sure you’ve seen Pillsbury Crescents and Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls but have you seen their… [Continue Reading]

Country Fried Breakfast Sandwich

Just like grandma used to make!  I’m sure we all have various ways that we make our breakfast sandwiches and I thought it would be fun to show you how we make them.  Since this involves some eggs, I encourage you to join in Christine’s Breakfast Challenge by eating an egg a day.  Lots of… [Continue Reading]