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Simple Open-Faced Tuna Melt

For a quick and warm lunch on a cool fall day, there is practically nothing easier to make than the simple open-faced tuna melt. With just a few ingredients, it can be made in a few minutes, and it also has the flexibility of being customized, if you have more time. I made this lunch for myself today, while my youngest child was playing on our backyard swingset. Before he ever got tired of the swing, my lunch was made and enjoyed. It certain beats cold chicken nuggets or half a peanut butter and jelly sandwich left over from the … Continue reading →

Are You Spending Too Much Time In The Kitchen?

Working from home has many benefits, and a smaller grocery bill is one of them. Whether you are accustomed to stopping for coffee or a latte on the way to work, picking up lunch from a sandwich shop near the office, or both, you will spend less on food by eating three meals a day at home on most days. Eating meals that you prepare at home is not only economical; it can be healthier if you stock your fridge and pantry with foods that are good for you. All of this sounds great, and it is, but my inner … Continue reading →

Freezer Cooking: Chicken Marinade

Freezer cooking is a great way to save time during the upcoming holidays. Having a bunch of meals that are mostly or even fully prepared can mean the difference between having great meals during the busy season and relying on bad take out or cold sandwiches. Imagine spending the weekend shopping, cleaning, decorating and then just opening your freezer and popping a dish in the oven? Get yourself a package of six chicken breasts, divide them up into two meals, add your marinade and freeze away. Then when it comes to a busy day, just take the chicken out of … Continue reading →