When finances are tight one of the places the homemaker often looks to save money is the grocery budget. But when grocery prices keep rising faster than income, keeping the family fed becomes even more challenging. I’ve collected some of my budget recipes here to help us in these tough times. 10 Budget Recipes for…
Grilled Hawaiian Ham Sandwich
A tasty sandwich can make a quick dinner on those nights when you just don’t have much time to cook. This Hawaiian Ham Sandwich is a simple but delicious option. I recently made these for my family and we all declared the recipe a winner. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…
Coq Au Vin – Julia Child’s Classic French Recipe
There are a handful of quintessential dishes that immediately come to mind when one thinks of French food. Coq au Vin, or chicken with wine, is one of these. Part of the genius of Julia Child is that she was able to translate traditional French dishes into an easy-to-understand format with exceptionally clear directions. Any…
Menu Monday ~ A Week of Salad Recipes
Summer is coming. Let’s lighten up a bit with a week of salad recipes! This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Dee’s Menu ~ Salad Recipes Our local farmers market is open and I’m looking forward to all the lovely produce available throughout…
Classic Tacos ~ A Family Favorite
In such a divided social climate wouldn’t it be nice if we could all agree about something? I think I have the answer. Tacos! Surely we can all agree that sitting down to a plate of delicious tacos with our family (and maybe some friends!) is a good thing. A very good thing, indeed. While…
Fussy Eater Vegetable Beef Soup
If you have a fussy eater in your family, this is the recipe for you. Nourishing, chock full of vegetables and absolutely delicious! It really hits the spot on a chilly, winter evening and if there are any leftovers, it heats well the next day for lunch. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs ~ A Slow Cooker Recipe
I firmly believe that the homemaker needs a few extremely easy, minimal cleanup dishes in her/his repertoire. Sweet and Spicy Meatballs is a perfect example. Just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker and let it do its thing while you attend to other tasks. Serve these tasty meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice or…
A Dozen Dinners ~ January 2024
Welcome to the LWD blog feature – “A Dozen Dinner Ideas“. We can all use some dinner inspiration occasionally, right? I love seeing what others are serving their families so I thought I’d return the favor. Once a month I share a dozen meals we’ve had lately and I hope you’ll get an idea or…
LWD Recipe Collection ~ 2023
I’m not sure three recipes qualifies as a “recipe collection” but I figure I might as well keep up the tradition of putting the year’s recipes all in one post. I suppose it also serves as a reminder to me that I need to be more intentional about sharing recipes in 2024! This post may…
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