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30 Minutes or Less Intermediate Main Courses Most Recent

Hibachi Steak and Vegetables [30 Minute Meal]

This do-it-yourself hibachi steak dinner is ready in under 30 minutes! Sirloin steak and tender vegetables are simmered in a rich Asian-inspired sauce. I love a good hibachi dinner as much as the next chick. What I don’t love about going out for hibachi is the long wait (waiting + two hungry kids = someone loses their religion) and the cost. It’s expensive to feed a family of four at a Japanese steakhouse and half the time my kids eat two bites and then proclaim to everyone within earshot ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Main Courses Most Recent Recipe Roundups

68 Back-to-School 30 Minute Recipes

Does your hectic schedule leave you feeling like you have no time to cook dinner? Just say "no" to the fast food drive through and say "hello" to these easy 30 minute recipes. This past weekend, I made my first weekly meal plan for the upcoming school year. Evenings are usually a rush of homework, after school activities and prep for the next day. I don't have the luxury of taking my time with diner like I enjoyed during the summer month. I need dinner to be quick, I need it to be easy and ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Intermediate Most Recent Poultry

Bacon, Chicken and Mushroom Skillet [30 Minute Meal]

Bacon, Chicken and Mushroom Skillet is topped with gooey cheddar and diced green onions. It's a one pot meal that's low carb and ready in 30 minutes. Y'all, Big Brother goes back to school in a week. I can honestly say I am every bit as depressed about it as he is. Why is it that on Memorial Day, when you've got that delicious anticipation of summer vacation just starting, ten weeks seems like an eternity. Next thing you know, it's the 4th of July and it's all down hill from ... continue reading...

Intermediate Kitchen Basics Most Recent Spring and Summer

How to Can Diced Tomatoes [Tutorial]

Interested in preserving tomatoes, but don't know where to start? My how-to guide will tell you everything you need to know about how to can diced tomatoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. The summer I was pregnant with Little Brother, I bought 50 POUNDS of canning tomatoes. Yes, fifty. We'll chalk it up to nesting. The Husband had grave concerns about me undertaking this process while in my condition, so he ... continue reading...

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31 of the Best Zucchini Recipes

Add more heart healthy zucchini to your diet this summer with 31 of best zucchini recipes. If ever there was a time to add more fresh veggies into your diet, it's summertime! Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a member of the squash family. It has a mild flavor and texture that makes it suitable for a variety of cooking methods such as steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, and incorporated into your favorite desserts. Zucchini is low in calories and carbs, is an ... continue reading...