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The Side Dish that Stole The Show!

Marci Seither — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:32:37 +0000

Seriously, no one will even remember what the main dish is after they take a bite of this Ahh-mazing potato dish.

My family loves it when I make creamy homemade mashed potatoes, but sometimes that is just a lot of work and it usually leaves a bigger mess than I would like to tackle when everyone is over.
Peeling the potatoes, boiling, mashing them, then trying to get them on the table while they are still steaming hot is not an easy task.

Finding recipes that I can make the day ahead and just pop in the oven is a huge win for me! I mean with my large family we tend to really go through the food for family gatherings so having something so tasty and filling as a side is awesome. Having something that is budget friendly is even better! In fact this recipe is something that has become a standard on our table for any holiday or reunion.

I remember the time I made a rice pilaf instead and I will tell you that was a huge mistake. The first thing my kids asked were, “Where are the potatoes? ” I told them I thought I would try something new. Total fail. So the next time to make up for it I baked a huge pan of this and added in a few extra strips of bacon. They were so thrilled they could have skipped dessert and just had this as we played cards after dinner was over.

And because I could make it ahead, I was able to spend more time visiting and less time in the kitchen.

This is what Amanda from Domestically Creative has to say about her awesome recipe.

As much as I love any type of mashed potatoes, this loaded mashed potato casserole really takes the cake. It’s so packed full of buttery, cheesy, bacon-y goodness that no one can turn this dish down.

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Quick Tip: Not sure you want to make such a large pan? Go ahead and use 2, 8X8 pans, or 3 loaf sized pans.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Amanda from Domestically Creative.

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Not Sure Whether to Serve This For Breakfast Or Dinner? Make It For Both!

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:09:51 +0000

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four…

Oohh man I wish I had kept track of how many pounds of potatoes our family have consumed over the years. Or maybe I should say truck loads! We are huge fans of hash browns to potato soup and everything in between.

Potato sides are huge because they are so filling with makes them easy on the budget and when you have a houseful of family, friends, or guests, being able to feed every one without breaking the bank is a huge reality.

I remember when the main potato that was the most consumed were the russets. They are still super popular, but now there are other standards such as Yukon Gold and small red potato. Yeah for spuds of all shapes and sizes!

This is what Chelsea of Gal on a Mission has to say about this favorite side dish.

It’s a fantastic side dish or it really could be eaten for breakfast as well. It’s loaded with potato slices, cheese, bacon pieces and an awesome custard (eggs and milk).Everyone will be coming back for seconds!

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Quick Tip: sprinkle the top with cut chives before serving.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Gal On a Mission

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Think You Go To a Deli For One Of These ..Think Again!

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:26:27 +0000

This Sandwich Will Make Your Day

I think sandwiches are one of the most underrated foods out there. Believe me, I have made my share of sandwiches over the years!

They are totally portable, can be vegan, gluten free, and whatever you love can be added in!

From Peanut butter, banana, and Nutella to a classic twist on a Monte Cristo classic, a great sandwich just makes the day easier to get through!

I love being able to serve up toasted sandwiches as a side to homemade soups. Since I don’t love doing a lot of cooking on Sundays. Don’t judge me! It is my day off too!

Being able to make a great sandwich that is healthy and hearty is perfect.

This is what Renee has to say about this family favorite.

I can’t think of a better “grilled cheese” than this delicious and easy-to-make Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich. I was first introduced to the Monte Cristo as a kid. This was one of my own mother’s quick, go-to meals when I was growing up, so as you can imagine, it sort of holds a special place in my heart.

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Quick Tip: I love using different kinds of bread and think this might be great on a Rosemary garlic french bread. What do you think?

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Renee pf Renees Kitchen Adventure.

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I Should Have Made A Double Batch. Seriously, This Pull Apart Was Gone in 5 Seconds

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:42:15 +0000

The crazy thing is that I had all the ingredients I needed already in my fridge!

Our family loves pizza! Seriously, I think they would have pizza night every night if I made it!

But sometimes I don’t have time, and sometimes we really don’t need a full meal, just something for an after school snack, movie treat, and something hot and yummy. Something that is more filling and is more nutritious than chips or a handful of crackers.

This is exactly the kind of thing you could make any time of day for a quick snack or even part of a meal..heck if the kids or grandkids are coming over and having a slumber party! Pizza Out!

Since this is made in a casserole or even a Bundt pan you don’t even have to worry about forks and plates since you can just pull this apart and eat with your fingers. Napkins, however, are always a good idea!

Okay, now I am getting hungry! Time to raid the fridge and whip of a batch of these!

This is what Sara of Budget Savvy Diva has to say about this Italian inspired recipe.

Just whip it up and your family will have fun pulling apart the casserole ?Oh did I mention the recipe is done in under 30 minutes ( woot woot )

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Quick Tip. I love using a basil white sauce on pizza as well, so go a head, make up a pan of both!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Sara and Budget Savvy Diva

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Love this to the Spoon and Back!

Marci Seither — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:43:26 +0000

This is one of the easiest recipes you will find on the internet.

This recipe only has 4 ingredients. FOUR! As far as measuring anything, that doesn’t even need to happen. It is just a matter of dumping everything in a pan, stirring it up, and baking until hot and cheesy.

It is the kind of recipe you love to take because people go wild over it, however, you hate to give out the recipe because people have no idea how insanely simple this is.

In fact, I thought it was a joke at first and had to make sure this wasn’t posted on April Fools Day!

So the next time someone is taking sign ups for a pot luck or a get together grab a pencil or pen and sign up for a side dish. As many 9 x 13 pans as I have made, it is nice to know we can make this into 2 – 8 x8 pans of three loaf pans for a smaller crowd.

When John and I first got married cooking for only two was a big adjustment. I had done quite a bit of cooking and as the oldest of 4 children, it meant a lot of casseroles and large quantities. So it was a surprise when John came home from work and saw I had made 2 9×13 pans of enchiladas. TWO.
“Who is coming over?” he asked.

“No one,” I replied. “I just thought I would make enough for left overs!” Yep..Enchiladas for the next two weeks and that was after we took our neighbor over some. Being able to adapt recipes for your crowd size is so important.

This is what Stephanie at Plain Chicken has to say about her super simple recipe;

The French Onion part of this casserole comes from you favorite French Onion dip. I prefer Kraft French Onion dip, but any refrigerated French Onion dip will work great. I loved the flavors in this casserole. I could have made a meal out of it! We like to serve it with chicken, steaks, pork tenderloin and burgers. It really goes with everything. Make this ASAP!

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Quick Tip: Try making this with Pepper Jack cheese for a little kick.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Stephanie at Plain Chicken

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This is the Recipe My Family COuld Eat Every Single Day

Marci Seither — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:33:28 +0000

Not only is this a beautiful dish it is totally packed with flavor you don’t want to miss.

I used to make this with ham and cheese, but making this with taco meat is an absolute stroke of genius.

I know that this recipe from Pillsbury said it is for 8 people, but there is no way my family would have been able to eat this and not walk away hungry so I used to make two of these.

Being able to have ingredients on hand for when life is busy is not only a healthier option it is so much better on the budget.

Buying the tubes of crescent rolls isn’t the cheapest, but I have usually been able to find these on sale from time to time and the shelf life is pretty decent so next time you think about it of see these, go ahead and buy a few tubes.Plus, it is cheaper than driving through a fast food line.

I had a tube of dough on hand one Sunday not long ago, my teen was working on homework, my husband was resting up for the busy week ahead. I tossed one of these in the oven. The fact that is was filled with hot meat and cheese made everyone smile. A snack isn’t always just a cookie or a banana, sometimes you need something a little more.

After it was finished off I got a heartfelt Thank you! And since I served it onto paper plates, right from the cookie sheet. the mess was super minimal. Hey, I need a break every once in a while as well!

This is what Pillsbury has to say about this super simple but smashing success.

This taco-filled crescent ring is the perfect meal for Taco Night! Dress it up with fresh shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and taco sauce for a fun twist on tacos!

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Quick Tip: Serve this with beans, rice, and a huge bed of lettuce. It will be perfect as the centerpiece for dinner.

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Do You Know Why Real Men Eat Quiche?

Marci Seither — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 20:02:42 +0000

Real men eat REAL food! This dish is loaded with all kinds of fresh and amazing food that anyone with an appetite will love.

Not I have to admit, I don’t always put this in a crust because to be honest, I am trying to shave off a few calories here and there, but this recipe is awesome because it can be made with or without the crust. The real flavor and nutrition is in the filling.
With a recipe like this you can do sop many amazing things to suit your preferences and please everyone who comes to the table. In fact you might want to go ahead and make a few versions. I know we have kids that love sauted mushrooms and some that really don’t so I could make one of each I mean why waste a perfectly good ingredient on a picky eater who is going to leave them on the plate?

You can also add in sun dried tomatoes, cubed zucchini, and I have even been known to toss some left-over rice or corn in just because I hate tossing out a small serving and know it will get eaten eventually.
Part of being a good household manager is trying to think of creative ways to re-purpose things and that includes how we deal with left-overs. Maybe this should have been called Left Over Quiche! Now that is success!

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve! ~~ Andrew Carnegie

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Quick Tip: Feel free to substitute the bacon for other meats. I personally Love Spinach Feta Chicken sausage.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

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Want to Avoid the Dinner Rush? Throw this in your Crock-pot and come home to dinner.

Marci Seither — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:00:52 +0000

If there was an award for the most magical kitchen appliance even invented, the slow cooker would win hands down.

Nothing like being gone all day and having to step into the house wondering what your next play will be. Seriously, sometimes I feel like I need a wipe-off board so I can do a Madden football style huddle. “Ok kids..I am going to run around the laundry and you go out for a long pass…”

I find myself thinking “Dinner? You guys just ATE!” But that is just life. One mess and chaos to the next. Wouldn’t it be nice, for once, walk into the house and have the smell of dinner greet you at the door? Now that is what I am talking about. No, you don’t have to hire someone to come in and cook for you. That is always an option, but not always practical.

With a little bit of prep you can make this dream a reality.This is a great recipe to add in some of your favorite ingredients and who know, maybe even use that left over rice from last night’s dinner!

Because it is cooked in the crock put the mess is pretty minimal. So you can spend less time geting things on the table and more time visiting with those you love around the table! Now That is an All-star Game plan!

If only laundry were this easy!

Here is what Holly from Life in the Lofthouse has to say about this easy to make family favorite.

This is probably one of the easiest soup recipes you’ll ever make AND it’s delicious. So it’s a win win! This is one that you can throw everything in the crock pot before work and just keep it on the warm setting all day. Once you get home just quickly brown up the ground beef and dinner is done. Talk about the best little dinner ever!

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Quick Tip: Don’t want to have to cook up the ground beef after you get home? Go ahead and buy a big package and cook it up. Divide it into smaller ziplocks and stick in the freezer. Need to make tacos? Pasta with a meat sauce? Or this soup? BAM! It is cooked and ready. Planning ahead and cooking ahead saves a lot of time in the kitchen. Take it from me. A mom who has raised 6 kids!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Holly at Life in the Lofthouse

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Get Crackin’ Breakfast is On the Table!

Marci Seither — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:26:41 +0000

Hey..It is breakfast somewhere in the world! Am I right or what?

Here is the deal. Our family loves breakfast, but we don’t always have time in the morning. We are usually rushing to get out the door for work or school and end up grabbing something on the go. Being able to actually sit down for a meal is a rare opportunity.

Which is why we decided several years ago to have a “Breakfast for dinner” night.

Being able to make a big pan of this also means something else I love about this casserole. Leftovers! This is so amazing heated up that if there is any left you will want to make sure to put it somewhere in the fridge that your family won’t find it, like in an empty tofu container :~D

Enjoy!

This is what Steph of Crazy chicken has to say about this recipe.

It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later. This is a great dish for overnight guests. Mix it up the night before and bake it in the morning. SO easy!

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Quick Tip: If you want to add some veggies to this go ahead. I loved adding zucchini, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes to my casserole!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Steph of Crazy Chicken

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Need a Quick Appitizer? Fix These!

Marci Seither — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 05:15:59 +0000

Having a hard time deciding what to fix? How about two favorites rolled into one?

“Guess what? I told all my friends we could have the movie night at our house!” Okay, I heard that quite a bit when our kids were growing up. I was always glad to have their friends over but sometimes I didn’t have a plan for snacks. Sometimes you just want a bit more than chips and salsa.

This great recipe is something that you can easily keep on hand to make up at a moments notice. Whew!

Because this is such a crowd pleaser try making this and see how fast they fly off the plate!

This is a recipe I came across when I was looking up quick and easy appitizers and meals. I think we may just have a winner.

I love that you can add in your favorite ingredients as well. I love olives, but two of our boys aren’t sauce big fans. No problem!

This is what the great folks at Old El Paso has to say about their recipe.

Switch up taco night by combining two family favorites into one tasty dish – Taco Pizza Rolls!

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Quick Tip: Make up some guacamole and place a bowl of salsa or pico de gallo on the table.

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The Side Dish that Stole The Show!

Seriously, no one will even remember what the main dish is after they take a bite of this Ahh-mazing potato dish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Amanda from Domestically Creative.

Not Sure Whether to Serve This For Breakfast Or Dinner? Make It For Both!

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four…

Think You Go To a Deli For One Of These ..Think Again!

This Sandwich Will Make Your Day

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I Should Have Made A Double Batch. Seriously, This Pull Apart Was Gone in 5 Seconds

The crazy thing is that I had all the ingredients I needed already in my fridge!

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Love this to the Spoon and Back!

This is one of the easiest recipes you will find on the internet.

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This is the Recipe My Family COuld Eat Every Single Day

Not only is this a beautiful dish it is totally packed with flavor you don’t want to miss.

Do You Know Why Real Men Eat Quiche?

Photo and recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

Want to Avoid the Dinner Rush? Throw this in your Crock-pot and come home to dinner.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Holly at Life in the Lofthouse

Get Crackin’ Breakfast is On the Table!

Hey..It is breakfast somewhere in the world! Am I right or what?

Photo and recipe courtesy of Steph of Crazy Chicken

Need a Quick Appitizer? Fix These!

Having a hard time deciding what to fix? How about two favorites rolled into one?

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Renee pf Renees Kitchen Adventure.

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Sara and Budget Savvy Diva

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