Wedesday was day 3 and Thursday was day 4 of my try at the Yoplait Two Week Tuneup. I’m combining days because of two reasons. 1: I didn’t get a chance to post day 3 yesterday, and 2: Day 4 didn’t go quite like I planned. Day 3 was another huge success. I lost 1.2 lbs, […]
Recipes
Yoplait Two Week Tuneup: Day 2 – Success
I know I’m a little late on this and it’s almost time for me to report on Day 3, but here is Day 2’s report first. Yesterday was day 2 of being on the Yoplait Two Week Tuneup. I have to say, so far I am impressed! I really haven’t been left feeling too hungry […]
Day 1 of the Yoplait Two Week Tuneup (weight loss) – Success
I’ve been struggling the past little while, to drop this last 10 pounds that I’ve been wanting to get rid of! I’ve been following weight watchers forever and have had a lot of success, but after being sick for 3 weeks and unable to exercise like I normally would, I thought I was ready for […]
Jolean’s Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole
Photo Credit: Food.com Jolean’s Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole I came across this recipe for Jolean’s Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole, as I was trying to find a way to use up some Three Cheese Johnsonville Sausage I had. I have to say…..it was TASTY! My kids all love it and ate every bit! […]
Recipe of the Day #9: BYU Brownies – to die for!!
Today’s recipe is so YUM!!!! BYU Brownies are a soft chocolatey brownie topped with layers of mint frosting and chocolate frosting. BYU Brownies 1 cup butter 1/2 cup cocoa 2 Tbs honey 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 Tbs baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 12 oz […]
Vegetable Medley with Creamy Herb Sauce
*Sorry no picture today – my scanner wasn’t working and then I forgot to post this on Friday! Vegetable Medley with Creamy Herb Sauce My mom found this recipe from one of the Raley’s newsletters, and we now LOVE to have it add to our Thanksgiving meal! It is super easy to put together can […]
Recipe of the Day #5 – Yummy Breadsticks
Breadsticks So this picture is not my actual breadsticks, but the closest I could find. I didn’t have time today to whip these up, but I wanted you to have the recipe. I got this one from my MIL and we all LOVE them!! They are delish! Breadsticks 1 1/2 cups hot water 2 […]
Frosted Pumpkin Cookies (not to be mistaken for sugar cookies)
Around the holidays, I just love trying and testing a variety of cookie recipes. Most turn out great, while others just kind of fall flat. There are some recipes however, that are must-haves, and we repeat them often. This recipe for Frosted Pumpkin Cookies is one of our keepers that we have been making for […]
Recipe of the Day #2 – Butternut Squash Soup
With Fall coming soon, I thought I’d find a yummy way to use up all of the yummy Butternut Squash that may be hanging around. I love sipping on warm homemade soup when it’s chilly outside. It seems to warm my belly, and my soup. I thought you might enjoy this homemade Butternut Squash […]
Baked Pork Chops with Apples
Every Thursday I will be posting a thrifty recipe that uses groceries from the current week’s sales. I will also do a breakdown of costs and where to purchase the items. Some of the smaller items will be items most people have on hand. This week’s Valentine recipe is: Baked Pork Chops with Apples This […]