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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:38:25 +0000mytexastableMommy's Kitchenhttps://www.mommyskitchen.net/noreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)Blogger1314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-2099969714214641994Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:43:38 +00002026-06-03T09:27:46.589-06:00Blistered Green Beans <div><i>Blistered green beans are a simple and flavorful side dish that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes using pantry-friendly, green beans. <br></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gxiyMEjDXFpAvxcI-8XXRkympfS77d_T3LV7WFH_Zd4ZVRIM9mXRVrCFYA0LBVXpTn2TlvvEYGrTJmXXSKxTVc4E3LSEqFV0yy31Skn_ZTUZWtK64dtIwDeq5I__Qyp1bq94lWXxeG6bJ95GV1SSm0hz_C-K4IetnrsH17ytrDWc5jGR7jpvqrWg0B0/s620/Southern%20blistered%20green%20beans.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gxiyMEjDXFpAvxcI-8XXRkympfS77d_T3LV7WFH_Zd4ZVRIM9mXRVrCFYA0LBVXpTn2TlvvEYGrTJmXXSKxTVc4E3LSEqFV0yy31Skn_ZTUZWtK64dtIwDeq5I__Qyp1bq94lWXxeG6bJ95GV1SSm0hz_C-K4IetnrsH17ytrDWc5jGR7jpvqrWg0B0/s16000/Southern%20blistered%20green%20beans.png"></a></div><div>When it comes to vegetables in our house we prefer fresh, especially when they come from our garden. If fresh isn't available than frozen is the next best thing. We don't eat a lot of canned vegetabes, but my family does like <a href="home-canned " target="_blank"><b>home-canned green beans</b></a>. I love them because having jars of green beans on my pantry shelf means quick, ready-to-eat sides are just a reach away. </div><div><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/06/blistered-green-beans.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/06/blistered-green-beans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-6592337789821236864Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:09:45 +00002026-06-02T08:01:01.408-06:00June Menu Plan - One Month of Family Dinner Meals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL54Ds35ygom-E4GSVOoeShQ-LqmwL0zps4BwTl1rVMhtaP2aBuxs245WAHaThe_wO8jQlD5dg_4C3bWwyKLPo9JEhzzeAHKgvKvgE1N0AL8IeHuvsl7cwSqS5PqVQN97RAN6i-yZTnvrGxnFVj9FaWGOgd85mneGIMk0CKMEgQZWMexepThyphenhyphenDHGy84dg/s777/June%20Dinner%20Menu%20post%20photo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL54Ds35ygom-E4GSVOoeShQ-LqmwL0zps4BwTl1rVMhtaP2aBuxs245WAHaThe_wO8jQlD5dg_4C3bWwyKLPo9JEhzzeAHKgvKvgE1N0AL8IeHuvsl7cwSqS5PqVQN97RAN6i-yZTnvrGxnFVj9FaWGOgd85mneGIMk0CKMEgQZWMexepThyphenhyphenDHGy84dg/s16000/June%20Dinner%20Menu%20post%20photo.png"></a></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: normal; white-space: pre-line;">Welcome June! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">The s</span></span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">un </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #f1c232; transition: 0.4s;">☀</span> is shining, o</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">ur garden is flourishing, and the Texas heat is gradually making its presence. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">With our spring garden beginning to yield produce, this month's menu has a few meals that use fresh ingredients that we're harvesting. We make an effort to eat seasonally as much as we can, and preserve the rest to use throughout the year.</span></span></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: normal; white-space: pre-line;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: normal; white-space: pre-line;">Our June Menu is filled with easy family-friendly meals to help you enjoy dinner without the stress of planning. </span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;">I have organized this menu plan in a list format with checkboxes, allowing you the opportunity to pick meals that suit your schedule without being restricted to specific days. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;">If you're looking for a month of dinner ideas, I encourage you to check out this months menu plan through the link below. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: 0.4s;"><a name="more" style="background: transparent; box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.55em inset; box-sizing: border-box; color: #679c62; padding: 0px; transition: 0.4s;"></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;">You can see a preview of the menu in the image above, and for the full pdf version complete with clickable recipes, is located at the following link → <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uXDBFUUEC1ibgYK6D16Rw-DvQdztQxwj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">JUNE MENU PLAN</a>.</b></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: 0.4s;">I hope this menu plan is helpful in the coming weeks! <br><br></span></div></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/06/june-menu-plan-one-month-of-family.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/06/june-menu-plan-one-month-of-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-7655324672508669856Mon, 25 May 2026 16:05:58 +00002026-05-25T17:57:54.359-06:00Honey Glazed Chicken & Potato Skillet <i>This honey glazed chicken skillet features seasoned, tender bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, and is coated in a honey-butter garlic sauce.</i><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hk3AFMdjQi8Qa-4nItsy9oeGNotDTt087urmDsbfh_Ags8oY68bVopDGNZOURedx7WK2kMZywPPk84cgvS70Ju0DET1U56TqHSaBXDwYjF8hGbjAZEcoJTTlvCVHJV00JgH-JstxznSZR2fbb-Vm4ovHkU_e82BQv8J0xe1OoT6G_OymRNUbDGMwRuA/s647/honey%20glazed%20chicken%20&%20potatoes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hk3AFMdjQi8Qa-4nItsy9oeGNotDTt087urmDsbfh_Ags8oY68bVopDGNZOURedx7WK2kMZywPPk84cgvS70Ju0DET1U56TqHSaBXDwYjF8hGbjAZEcoJTTlvCVHJV00JgH-JstxznSZR2fbb-Vm4ovHkU_e82BQv8J0xe1OoT6G_OymRNUbDGMwRuA/s16000/honey%20glazed%20chicken%20&%20potatoes.png"></a></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, I'm bringing you a delicious, quick and easy one-pan chicken dinner that you can whip up in no time. Tender, juicy, seared chicken thighs, glazed with a sweet honey-garlic sauce, baked together with a combination of roasted sweet and red potatoes. If you want a pop of color you can add broccoli florets or cut asparagus. I've made this recipe both ways and it's equally delicious. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;">This is a simple yet satisfying meal that's ideal for any day of the week. Pair this dish with a side salad, Greek salad or a zesty </span><a href="https://www.feastingathome.com/asian-cucumber-salad/" style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Asian cucumber salad</span> </b></a><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;">. </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></div></span></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/honey-glazed-chicken-potato-skillet.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/honey-glazed-chicken-potato-skillet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1016418753613168443Fri, 08 May 2026 04:02:00 +00002026-05-08T10:12:27.553-06:00How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in a Home Garden<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A step by step guide on how to grow sweet potatoes & how to start your own slips from organic store-bought potatoes.</i> </span></span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #010101; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: center;">🌱</span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xcaouJZJU7elPpg18ob5Cle2lBkiJ6Zrro5Mn1J3GTs88KNyLI-Rblj5l90LOuvgiYhcENOZ5ufDHMcB6Ng3oBYKCB6RkzpVvlCe8FQVIu_IcSZYwcJIfz8ceKLf3zbWE6p6U6nYDzBv9JauyLCjfSvBtQfNxMJzz2xxbBbZACZifqnXubiKdp5dkcw/s647/sweet%20potatoes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xcaouJZJU7elPpg18ob5Cle2lBkiJ6Zrro5Mn1J3GTs88KNyLI-Rblj5l90LOuvgiYhcENOZ5ufDHMcB6Ng3oBYKCB6RkzpVvlCe8FQVIu_IcSZYwcJIfz8ceKLf3zbWE6p6U6nYDzBv9JauyLCjfSvBtQfNxMJzz2xxbBbZACZifqnXubiKdp5dkcw/s16000/sweet%20potatoes.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever considered growing your own sweet potatoes? I do it every year, and it's much easier than you think. Sweet potatoes are a low-maintenance crop that thrives in hot summers, they're drought-tolerant, and practically pest-resistant, making them ideal for any gardener. Not only are they simple to grown, but they also add a delightful flavor to a variety of dishes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/how-to-grow-sweet-potatoes-in-home.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/how-to-grow-sweet-potatoes-in-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-7189015288469724259Sat, 02 May 2026 12:54:00 +00002026-05-02T07:03:17.694-06:00May Menu Plan - One Month of Dinner Meals<span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeO4-B2t-u3QHaDFc5H7CYSTMoZ81FWFMjwlptAB8t26mKzvHkuwV56IRw1In2QvYxNvAGJZ3SGHAWoWZRAnM0ybh-Q8bsnf_GOepdkyg0reb4Qnelb4ugpf-Yxwdm8PYDWRZyVFKlLUcOqOm-zXXvoy_ImVgoMKWVY_OsR3f5S_JTWDRxAMfpSQ7EWBI/s545/may%20menu%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeO4-B2t-u3QHaDFc5H7CYSTMoZ81FWFMjwlptAB8t26mKzvHkuwV56IRw1In2QvYxNvAGJZ3SGHAWoWZRAnM0ybh-Q8bsnf_GOepdkyg0reb4Qnelb4ugpf-Yxwdm8PYDWRZyVFKlLUcOqOm-zXXvoy_ImVgoMKWVY_OsR3f5S_JTWDRxAMfpSQ7EWBI/s16000/may%20menu%20.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: normal; white-space: pre-line;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy May, everyone! A new month brings a new menu plan, and today I'm excited to share my May dinner ideas that are both easy and family-friendly. As the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to shift from hearty winter meals to fresh, garden-inspired dishes and grilled favorites. Spring has definitely sprung here in North Texas, but it wont be long before the heat of summer sets in. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: normal; white-space: pre-line;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">I have organized this menu plan in a list format with checkboxes, allowing you the opportunity to pick meals that suit your schedule without being restricted to specific days. </span><span style="font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">If you're looking for a month of dinner ideas, I encourage you to check out my current menu plan at the link below. <br><br><span></span></span></div></div></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/may-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner-meals.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/05/may-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner-meals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1971843142441477796Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +00002026-04-27T21:42:03.220-06:00Smothered Barbecue Chicken Legs <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">These fall-off-the-bone, baked barbecue chicken legs are tender, juicy, and generously coated in rich barbecue sauce, and baked a top a bed of onions. </span> </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwompkCJIGxsSMslO0fVhdXXNcHHnHoE6vwsL7pemo0sASn5H6hRMV70YacyupKbkX4EP40UO0DPjjyq2xZjV5-IHFFaJcPI6jdryY7l-1AMRgdLYuRlAr6fq7K0vQXroUlPjPJuWzhEOcdzJUJ1U_LrZyYgmRKKODgmFOBDWsfHneOV_zq1IX0GuHJ5Y/s1600/BBQ%20CHICKEN%20LEGS.png" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwompkCJIGxsSMslO0fVhdXXNcHHnHoE6vwsL7pemo0sASn5H6hRMV70YacyupKbkX4EP40UO0DPjjyq2xZjV5-IHFFaJcPI6jdryY7l-1AMRgdLYuRlAr6fq7K0vQXroUlPjPJuWzhEOcdzJUJ1U_LrZyYgmRKKODgmFOBDWsfHneOV_zq1IX0GuHJ5Y/s1600/BBQ%20CHICKEN%20LEGS.png"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-line;">Chicken drumsticks are a staple in our home, primarily because they're more </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-line;">budget-friendly compared to other chicken cuts. Their versatility is another plus, as they can be cooked in numerous ways. Whether you like them <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2023/11/arroz-con-pollo-one-pan-chicken-with.html" target="_blank">slow-cooked</a>, <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2010/05/easy-peasy-chicken-legs-potluck-sunday.html" target="_blank">roasted</a>, fried, <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2023/07/homemade-shake-bake-coating-mix.html" target="_blank">baked</a>, <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2021/11/oven-baked-whiskey-barbecue-chicken.html" target="_blank">grilled </a>or air-fried. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-line;">One of our go-to chicken recipes are these smothered barbecue chicken legs, which are always a hit with my family. They feature a flavorful dry rub, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-line;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">sautéed onions, and a rich, sweet, and smoky barbecue sauce</span></span><span face="Inter, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f4f5f6; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-line;">.</span><span face="Inter, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-line;"> </span>I use a simple blend of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, chicken seasoning, and brown sugar, to enhance the flavor of the chicken legs. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/04/smothered-barbecue-chicken-legs.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/04/smothered-barbecue-chicken-legs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5393481096924211463Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:43:00 +00002026-04-20T21:50:18.775-06:00One Pot Jambalaya Pasta (Pastalaya)<div><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>PASTALAYA is a delightful one-pot dish that combines the flavors of jambalaya with pasta. This recipe features seasoned chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, linguini pasta, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered together in a rich Cajun cream sauce. </i></span></span></div><span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xukHRm9z8e720eQE9LJwGwo-8LZ27St_bIAe8PBYh2x_HL-Pj2YTiBO1cQ0kTz5pJO4vDLmoixum4nvKR5SL6bBt_u-96jyHuJ1-a4gwhMhg9gVkP-H3pMFrkYW5qR2s2X18oxLjQPQpb30FRPdS0dBB_gfSlIgUnyk9Ix9ZKH8Pz0IMeujobUa_0xk/s647/jambalaya%20pasta%20skillet.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xukHRm9z8e720eQE9LJwGwo-8LZ27St_bIAe8PBYh2x_HL-Pj2YTiBO1cQ0kTz5pJO4vDLmoixum4nvKR5SL6bBt_u-96jyHuJ1-a4gwhMhg9gVkP-H3pMFrkYW5qR2s2X18oxLjQPQpb30FRPdS0dBB_gfSlIgUnyk9Ix9ZKH8Pz0IMeujobUa_0xk/s16000/jambalaya%20pasta%20skillet.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jambalaya pasta (Pastalaya) is a delicious twist on traditional Jambalaya.<i> </i><span style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; white-space: pre-line;">This delightful one pot Cajun pasta dish features a medley of seasoned chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, and vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful Cajun sauce, tossed with linguini pasta. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Louisiana right to your table, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or perfect for feeding a crowd. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; white-space: pre-line;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/04/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-pastalaya.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/04/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-pastalaya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-7665501180803645368Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:17:00 +00002026-03-28T22:30:49.579-06:00April Menu Plan - One month of Dinner Meals! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9fLGAuX3K6HBYUWJ7Gzuoncb1Thu1ZKJTsmnZeEbOR2HH9UNENqlPM4o0I4Cf_nJ5IHc3g9fPVOM6a-y6u3dVtkH03SYSTfMosmW09pXK5j7yUOJJsh1UWWeV2KHepsKGWGWvteKXKYO3Z2Euh0UUqk3BWDoGd2idrFHPDbxWmWDxDY1N8sqQ7D_jiI/s569/april%20menu.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9fLGAuX3K6HBYUWJ7Gzuoncb1Thu1ZKJTsmnZeEbOR2HH9UNENqlPM4o0I4Cf_nJ5IHc3g9fPVOM6a-y6u3dVtkH03SYSTfMosmW09pXK5j7yUOJJsh1UWWeV2KHepsKGWGWvteKXKYO3Z2Euh0UUqk3BWDoGd2idrFHPDbxWmWDxDY1N8sqQ7D_jiI/s16000/april%20menu.png"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Are you looking for new dinner ideas? My April menu plan helps you take the guesswork out of meal planning, by listing a whole month's worth of dinner meals. Not only does meal planning help you $ave money, but it also allows you to introduce some new dishes to your family's dinner line up. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">I prefer to organize my menu in a checklist format, which allows the flexibility to choose meals rather than being tied to specific days. </span><span style="text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This approach works well with my family, as it allows us to adjust our dinner options according to our schedule. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f4f5f6; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;">If you're looking for a month of dinner ideas, I encourage you to check out my April menu plan. You can get a sneak peek of the menu in the photo below, and the complete free printable version, complete with recipe links, is available here <b>--></b> <b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZmsMcDkn-0KRsyPMS3SelooUZyb0wDj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">APRIL MENU PLAN</a></span></b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: 0.4s;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; transition: 0.4s; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #e06666; transition: 0.4s;"> </span></span></span></i></b>I hope this dinner menu is helpful in the coming weeks! </div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px;"><br></div><span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/april-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/april-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1545275085106138803Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:56:00 +00002026-03-23T22:05:46.309-06:00Chicken Gnocchi Soup <i>A creamy soup made with tender rotisserie chicken, soft gnocchi dumplings, carrots, celery, and fresh spinach, all simmered together in a homemade broth with fresh cream for added richness. </i><span><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgpYzpSKUvJCF7m36lxtQhSXLrK1TwYMxTFGI0i_nsMRYOkeoFnpXXzBxN7zR6RjmvkZXfxfQ1u8pAz393phApezyZsVj7VOGE5FrpYv9cGQn0anfFWE21IFWdZ-r9AOJcb12OPi39n0hvgbrhr2HFtZcPoqx74qhZsz6AmyX5ccacwV5DEzTybEA5UY/s647/gnocchi%20soup%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgpYzpSKUvJCF7m36lxtQhSXLrK1TwYMxTFGI0i_nsMRYOkeoFnpXXzBxN7zR6RjmvkZXfxfQ1u8pAz393phApezyZsVj7VOGE5FrpYv9cGQn0anfFWE21IFWdZ-r9AOJcb12OPi39n0hvgbrhr2HFtZcPoqx74qhZsz6AmyX5ccacwV5DEzTybEA5UY/s16000/gnocchi%20soup%203.png"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Soup is typically seen as a cozy dish for fall and winter, but in our house, we enjoy soup year round. Olive Garden is one of my favorite places for soup, but with the rising prices of just about everything, dining out has become something that we don't do as much as we used to. As a result, I've taken to recreating some of my favorite Olive Garden dishes at home, which is better on our wallet. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love ordering the classic soup, salad and breadsticks combo when we do get the chance to eat out, and I always find myself torn between the Zuppa Toscana and the Chicken Gnocchi soup, with their Chicken Scampi not far behind. It's a hard choice every-time. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have managed to make a few of my favorites, including a copykat version of of Olive Gardens <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2023/02/easy-zuppa-toscana.html" target="_blank"><b>Zuppa Toscana</b></a>, their <b><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2011/05/olive-garden-salad-dressing-potluck.html" target="_blank">Classic House Salad</a></b>, and now the Chicken Gnocchi Soup, which turned out amazing. So far I have made this soup 3 times, and it is just as creamy and flavorful as the restaurant version, and the best part is that it all comes together in one pot, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div><span><span></span></span></div></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/chicken-gnocchi-soup.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/chicken-gnocchi-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5818738047812791161Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:15:00 +00002026-03-18T08:59:21.342-06:00Italian Sausage Pasta with Peppers<i>This sausage and pepper pasta skillet is loaded with fresh bell peppers, zucchini, onion, garlic, sweet Italian sausage, a blend of spices, and marinara. This is a quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love. </i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xZo8G6s6kRPd6jEBAOxKArqpBi_VSM1bBglbjT4_bd94Xy7E9UZu3uwy95JY2qcE3wDUdkZbfPi0FVKpi2kSNAHeg6M0GSGYmj3XkkkzwtpK5Hk3076-AcOrWuud8Msnq-5MBVD68pzDQKGeg2bi66gCYoUgVioeiuvZhGWm6cG-SO937fT9yYpoxC0/s647/pepper%20pasta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xZo8G6s6kRPd6jEBAOxKArqpBi_VSM1bBglbjT4_bd94Xy7E9UZu3uwy95JY2qcE3wDUdkZbfPi0FVKpi2kSNAHeg6M0GSGYmj3XkkkzwtpK5Hk3076-AcOrWuud8Msnq-5MBVD68pzDQKGeg2bi66gCYoUgVioeiuvZhGWm6cG-SO937fT9yYpoxC0/s16000/pepper%20pasta.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I have a delicious pasta dish to share with you: <b>Italian Sausage Pasta with Peppers</b>! <span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly flavorful, featuring a medley of pasta, sautéed bell peppers, onions, crumbled sweet Italian sausage, zucchini, marinara, and a blend of Italian spices. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can choose between spicy, sweet, or mild Italian sausage to suit your taste. This dish is a perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner, especially when served alongside a <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2011/05/olive-garden-salad-dressing-potluck.html" target="_blank"><b>fresh salad</b></a> and some<b> <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2020/08/4-ingredient-no-knead-crusty-bread.html" target="_blank">crusty bread</a></b>. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Pasta is truly my biggest weakness, especially when it's filled with cheese or combined with fresh tomatoes and basil, or tossed in a simple marinara sauce. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/italian-sausage-pasta-with-peppers.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/italian-sausage-pasta-with-peppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-8648086789905557433Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:46:00 +00002026-03-04T05:24:07.347-06:00Ikeas Simple Swedish Meatballs <center><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Juicy and flavorful Ikea's Swedish meatballs smothered in a savory - cream gravy, and taste just like the original. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLBh_qSiDYqdF4-cAwQOOWbOLWTV_KOlivSceqBJolj88JHo4CCemIEpCaIWVFUrDnIxOyUoI1sXWiE5c8bxSJH5_cZbvtETyAdVXFJb6xotlvu0I1GhudvPLAzYoVHIRehWHh4W0E20gj8JiWMDnsQvLsMvT1xYQCRAS_KgUvyq8pdSA8h3NUhyphenhyphenr01w/s1600/swedish%20meatballs.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're a fan of Ikea's Swedish Meatballs, you're not alone! Anytime I visit Ikea, I make sure to stop by their cafeteria for a plate of those delicious meatballs. If you share my love, you're in luck because I have a recipe to share. During the Covid-Pandemic, Ikea made their Swedish meatballs recipe public, and I have been making it ever since. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I stayed true to the original recipe by using a combination of ground pork and ground beef for the meatballs, but I took it up a notch by adding a few extra ingredients and seasonings. A hint of allspice and nutmeg for a subtle aroma and a touch of sweetness, while the white pepper adds earthy heat. For the gravy, I added a splash of soy sauce to deepen the flavor, and Dijon mustard to give it a unique taste that balances the richness of the cream and beef broth. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to serve my Swedish meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes and peas, but they're also delicious over egg noodles, your favorite pasta or rice. While Ikea serves their Swedish meatballs with a side of <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/sylt-lingon-lingonberry-spread-fruit-organic-80474523/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lingonberry fruit spread</a>, which can be hard to find unless you visit the store, I have found that whole cranberry sauce makes a nice alternative. If you like Swedish meatballs, I hope you'll give this recipe a try. <br><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></center><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/ikeas-simple-swedish-meatballs.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/ikeas-simple-swedish-meatballs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1557403411625648333Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:33:00 +00002026-03-01T18:35:13.616-06:00March Menu Plan - One Month of Dinner Meals <center><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__7zgcr0pEtiBGKDRnOR5xr3aBXz4_5Q70dcNU3h348OK8atR6yA2MnKv5OM08RzvwrXa1I2ZnlIjEjnGhPF_uNRZ72JxjjWUb0Gbrjm3oPTjVx333v5VnXikN1zJgHIrlS1XYULXJbkhlpHo1693BRxb8R79fnwrh35jvqijLLxPrmYCnAP7mG7kM3k/s586/march%20menu%20plan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__7zgcr0pEtiBGKDRnOR5xr3aBXz4_5Q70dcNU3h348OK8atR6yA2MnKv5OM08RzvwrXa1I2ZnlIjEjnGhPF_uNRZ72JxjjWUb0Gbrjm3oPTjVx333v5VnXikN1zJgHIrlS1XYULXJbkhlpHo1693BRxb8R79fnwrh35jvqijLLxPrmYCnAP7mG7kM3k/s16000/march%20menu%20plan.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Sunday, everyone! It's hard to believe that March is already here. Today I have my March Menu Plan for you. This month's meal plan features a variety of easy, family-friendly dinner ideas along with a few delicious desserts. I found some new recipes to try this month so I'm excited about making those. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have organized the menu in a list format with checkboxes, allowing you the flexibility to choose meals without being tied to specific days. This approach works best for my family because it allows us to adapt our meals to fit our schedule.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are interested in a month of dinner planning, I encourage you to check out my March menu plan. You can get a sneak peek of the menu in the photo below, and the complete free <b>printable PDF version</b>, which includes clickable links to all the recipes, is available here <b><i><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SxbwCko95CI42EMd6JLZ2tvpc2eyXXAn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">March Dinner Menu</a></span> .<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></i></b>I hope this dinner menu helps you in the coming weeks! <br><br></div><span></span></div></center><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/march-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/03/march-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5541641032689386223Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:15:00 +00002026-02-10T22:41:42.693-06:00Fire Cider Recipe to Fight Cold & Flu<div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><div data-breakout="normal" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding-inline: max(48.56px, 50% - 370px); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="YkmxR FKZMr pqcPG MaBN2" dir="auto" id="viewer-xbw4z210" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; min-height: auto; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; text-decoration-color: rgb(19, 26, 29); text-decoration-style: solid; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="B6ypb" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Fire Cider is a well known traditional folk remedy to help fight colds and flu. This herbal tonic is a spicy infusion of raw apple cider vinegar with other helpful ingredients.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdF8-PGI_pL7cdpiY07Z0Th3W2uj1wFhGtLwq9grBM2Ys7UMe5K73C2UprlhDwMqcXDSyGCIYw6xxtUA55lN6pJi6kdm1A5KY3-hfQagHb2IEWX7jJ0pD8Qgw-9p4uK6oNJCMCsBgenTPMJ8bYnjLD6m8XJdc3j0Qoczs29kFVKeM1OYSLIBwqbk_V_g4/s647/Homemade%20Fire%20Cider.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdF8-PGI_pL7cdpiY07Z0Th3W2uj1wFhGtLwq9grBM2Ys7UMe5K73C2UprlhDwMqcXDSyGCIYw6xxtUA55lN6pJi6kdm1A5KY3-hfQagHb2IEWX7jJ0pD8Qgw-9p4uK6oNJCMCsBgenTPMJ8bYnjLD6m8XJdc3j0Qoczs29kFVKeM1OYSLIBwqbk_V_g4/s16000/Homemade%20Fire%20Cider.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As the seasons change and the days grow shorter many of use turn to comforting home remedies such as herbal teas, <b><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/09/how-to-make-herbal-tinctures.html" target="_blank">tinctures</a>, </b>and tonics to stay healthy. My two favorite folk remedies that I prepare yearly are <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/10/fermented-garlic-honey.html" target="_blank"><b>Fermented garlic</b></a> and Fire cider. Traditional Fire cider is crafted by infusing raw apple cider vinegar, various herbs and plants, then strained and sweetened with raw honey. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The result is a potent immune boosting home-remedy that fends off colds and flu, supports digestion, alleviates sinus congestion, and soothes sore throats. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The apple cider vinegar plays a crucial role in extracting the beneficial minerals from the herbs, while the combination of the vinegar and honey aides in preserving the mixture. After a fermentation period of about 4 weeks, the tonic is strained and can be consumed as a shot or diluted in water, fruit juice or tea. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #131a1d; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span></span></div></div></div></span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/02/fire-cider-recipe-to-fight-cold-flu.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/02/fire-cider-recipe-to-fight-cold-flu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-931062647004272736Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +00002026-02-02T09:24:08.940-06:00February Menu Plan - One Month of Dinner Meals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1GKEEr8bTa60Z0opgQv1PVuO5nRY5FLekr7NYn75w2IRF-yvBDzcSrMcA4AN1nUk6bJE_X9ZMaokSKLZhBXyyO5K0jH0HKezu1bSYRE9LrPpk0HLn-COaU_-xAYvx58h3t2QloP4dmrbnTT4xmSu6IBhbv_8evTn9uEX5EDmVtVBIg0YqQ-Rel1KWCM/s542/feb%20meu.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1GKEEr8bTa60Z0opgQv1PVuO5nRY5FLekr7NYn75w2IRF-yvBDzcSrMcA4AN1nUk6bJE_X9ZMaokSKLZhBXyyO5K0jH0HKezu1bSYRE9LrPpk0HLn-COaU_-xAYvx58h3t2QloP4dmrbnTT4xmSu6IBhbv_8evTn9uEX5EDmVtVBIg0YqQ-Rel1KWCM/s16000/feb%20meu.png"></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been meal planning for nearly three decades, and I honestly can't imagine cooking or grocery shopping without a plan. In the early days, I would create monthly meal plans since I was a stay-at-home mom and my husband received his paycheck once a month. It was challenging at first, but we eventually learned how to make it work. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over time, I continued this practice and have consistently relied on monthly meal planning ever since.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For me planning meals in advance definitely makes cooking dinner a bit easier. It also helps eliminates the daily hassle of figuring out what to cook. By taking some time to plan my meals in advance, I can enjoy the convenience of knowing exactly what to prepare each night. <br><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/02/february-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/02/february-menu-plan-one-month-of-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-8752087530564964113Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +00002026-01-24T17:36:19.304-06:00Simple Sourdough Bread (No Knead)Learn how to make this simple sourdough bread that starts with cold, unfed starter, has no stretch-and-folds, and doesn't require a hot Dutch oven. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MXK8kzCDjSeRCZZ-ua1Nuu19y3dgGoQJcXxF4T8Ih4sACBz37T2jgU3avdPy25U6v6Pz7xh3psgWLi7tVs2kHnQrdA5F0W37fSdxXS1vOWUQown7ctQz3h9UbJAaR5YtjsIpM5JnHb2_xvzkmiGb5qybPqaPyNxzYk4A_lVkzzippX8j4CbvrwMWIe0/s647/Simple%20Sourdough%20Bread.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MXK8kzCDjSeRCZZ-ua1Nuu19y3dgGoQJcXxF4T8Ih4sACBz37T2jgU3avdPy25U6v6Pz7xh3psgWLi7tVs2kHnQrdA5F0W37fSdxXS1vOWUQown7ctQz3h9UbJAaR5YtjsIpM5JnHb2_xvzkmiGb5qybPqaPyNxzYk4A_lVkzzippX8j4CbvrwMWIe0/s16000/Simple%20Sourdough%20Bread.png"></a></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2021, I began my journey into baking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourdough" target="_blank">sourdough bread,</a> but with my busy schedule it meant I could only bake occasionally. To keep my starter active, I store it in the refrigerator and only feed it every two weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This method slows the yeast activity and reduces the need for daily feedings, which is convenient for infrequent bakers. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Since I don’t bake as often as I’d like, I was on the lookout for a low effort and time-saving recipe. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year, I discovered Ben Starr's Lazy Sourdough, which perfectly fit into my busy schedule. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">This recipe is simple, allows the use of unfed starter straight from the fridge, and skips the usual stretch-an-fold steps. It bakes in a cold Dutch oven, and a cold oven, eliminating the need for pre-heating the oven, and produces and amazing loaf with minimal effort. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">This recipe has completely changed how I view sourdough baking!!!!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/01/simple-sourdough-bread-no-knead.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2026/01/simple-sourdough-bread-no-knead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-4035898587830452259Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:17:00 +00002025-12-29T08:26:29.867-06:00Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce <span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a;">Preserving your harvest with homemade spaghetti sauce is a great way to enjoy your garden-fresh tomatoes year-round. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM-9TgSP_OOiKFzFXM7Ay5hBQiSh3NCXNLohRehPwWso0ENdKzJEJf0vehwxNeQjUC4o1RUmxD3_VyGDnoeWdSIWmddIJTsqlokOKbOpgjYUalohDbC7-XhfqcvhYkeFYTIfR1L_eq_neTXY7q5UnKX_SU5ErniY5m5MzoFztyYAxKkoNsbOTfHkhlGM/s626/hone%20canned%20spaghetti%20sauce.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM-9TgSP_OOiKFzFXM7Ay5hBQiSh3NCXNLohRehPwWso0ENdKzJEJf0vehwxNeQjUC4o1RUmxD3_VyGDnoeWdSIWmddIJTsqlokOKbOpgjYUalohDbC7-XhfqcvhYkeFYTIfR1L_eq_neTXY7q5UnKX_SU5ErniY5m5MzoFztyYAxKkoNsbOTfHkhlGM/s16000/hone%20canned%20spaghetti%20sauce.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a;">Spaghetti is one of my family's favorite dinner meals, so I always make sure to keep plenty of jars of sauce on hand. Personally, I use marinara sauce not just for spaghetti, but also for pasta, pizza, baked ziti, meatball subs, chicken parmesan, as a soup base and so much more! </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a;">Store-bought spaghetti sauce is convenient, but once you taste homemade, especially home-canned spaghetti sauce, there's no turning back.<br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/12/homemade-canned-spaghetti-sauce.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/12/homemade-canned-spaghetti-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1402221878378143233Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +00002025-11-16T18:15:58.316-06:00Ground Beef Lo Mein (30 Minute Meal)<div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A quick and easy</span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, budget-friendly stir-fry made with seasoned ground beef, noodles, and vegetables, cooked together in a simple Asian sauce. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlbQ0lAJmT6O9NVd975xKyUnfhub2eQck_evxryuBtuauzjcZH927rgyEHoymzWwJBudUOk6-CKwQqdJdXSfhjF54U3vRXTbKFnxQtk1lUjg9Eyvo5PZfHhfmB3XbvqS9jayBbfTGOyYSuNK-SiDrhR7yAW-Xv7B3A4DH9FWOmBIdpZUx0BwNrpE7AbA/s647/Ground%20Beef%20Lomien.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlbQ0lAJmT6O9NVd975xKyUnfhub2eQck_evxryuBtuauzjcZH927rgyEHoymzWwJBudUOk6-CKwQqdJdXSfhjF54U3vRXTbKFnxQtk1lUjg9Eyvo5PZfHhfmB3XbvqS9jayBbfTGOyYSuNK-SiDrhR7yAW-Xv7B3A4DH9FWOmBIdpZUx0BwNrpE7AbA/s16000/Ground%20Beef%20Lomien.png"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Are you looking for a quick weeknight dinner that calls for a pound of ground beef? If so, this delicious ground beef lo mein will have everyone asking for seconds. Soft </span></span></span></span>noodles coated in a rich, sweet-and-savory Asian sauce, combined with seasoned ground beef and a mix of colorful, tender -crisp vegetables. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/11/ground-beef-lo-mein-30-minute-meal.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/11/ground-beef-lo-mein-30-minute-meal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5341154968826020470Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +00002025-11-09T10:16:39.411-06:00Cheesy Skillet Chicken FajitasJuicy seasoned chicken, pan seared and sauteed with peppers, onions, and topped with melted Queso quesadilla cheese. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb8vdLyz_bGRWCoy2iePenBTrirRzpJuhLKK94SG8Qf5geaceM5p3wLs53RUBx6MJtQMXAOvuwK-liCEhxJ4BSjWvt9KyaLd8G4_8e4U5xM1GNWK0u8e1k9lu5v4B06x0miuc3Er0PGkWNVcvZ_Urviu0-c-Hr5YsSdas-LRGVuMy3JQE8nRLwhq05IY/s647/Cheesy%20Sk.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb8vdLyz_bGRWCoy2iePenBTrirRzpJuhLKK94SG8Qf5geaceM5p3wLs53RUBx6MJtQMXAOvuwK-liCEhxJ4BSjWvt9KyaLd8G4_8e4U5xM1GNWK0u8e1k9lu5v4B06x0miuc3Er0PGkWNVcvZ_Urviu0-c-Hr5YsSdas-LRGVuMy3JQE8nRLwhq05IY/s16000/Cheesy%20Sk.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These sizzling Cheesy Chicken Fajitas are the easiest way to make fajitas. Everything cooks in one skillet and goes from stove-top to table in under 30 minutes! Perfectly pan seared chicken, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">sautéed</span></span> with bell peppers, onions, and topped with melted Queso quesadilla cheese. Serve inside warm flour tortilla's with all of your favorite fajita toppings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fajitas used to be a meal that we saved for the weekends, but that soon changed when I came across these skillet chicken fajitas. This recipe is quick, easy and the perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner. You're going to love that everything cooks in one skillet. </span>While chicken fajitas are my go-to for this recipe, you can easily switch things up by using steak or shrimp. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/11/cheesy-skillet-chicken-fajitas.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/11/cheesy-skillet-chicken-fajitas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-2132738822352724042Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:44:00 +00002025-10-21T05:27:14.774-06:00Over 35 Easy Ground Beef Recipes Over 35 easy ground beef recipes to help you get dinner on the table in no time.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HewiBoHblZXyfTVtSklsGsWPFuUg1ADRM-xZbiJ2I1X4J3EKWRu70MZstV-AGEpWT9rbY_T2wUjTK5Lugpq6DMcSGI5LgRPZMPqnFUkeIPWRfU2af9eB24kZTvLvLlFqIyB5q2vb8SuaqTjwJcWoOyqnmOQSwZHOzsSnNcWNhQDUuT75KJ03oYqC0io/s620/ground%20beef%20recipes%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HewiBoHblZXyfTVtSklsGsWPFuUg1ADRM-xZbiJ2I1X4J3EKWRu70MZstV-AGEpWT9rbY_T2wUjTK5Lugpq6DMcSGI5LgRPZMPqnFUkeIPWRfU2af9eB24kZTvLvLlFqIyB5q2vb8SuaqTjwJcWoOyqnmOQSwZHOzsSnNcWNhQDUuT75KJ03oYqC0io/s16000/ground%20beef%20recipes%20.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ground beef is one of those things that we always have on hand in in the freezer. It's also budget friendly and one of the most affordable cuts when it comes to beef. Ground beef is also highly versatile and one of the key ingredients in some of our favorite recipes. It can be grilled to make burgers or patties, baked to make meatloaf, crumbled and browned for tacos, casseroles, spaghetti, stroganoff, chili, sloppy joes, lasagna, goulash and more! Whether you're firing up the grill or you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, these ground beef recipes are sure to please.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2020/06/easy-ground-beef-recipes.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2020/06/easy-ground-beef-recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-7352540274106110190Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:25:00 +00002025-10-16T22:28:55.218-06:00Fermented Garlic Honey <div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;">Fermented Garlic-Honey is a traditional home remedy that contains antibacterial, antiviral, and immune boosting properties. The combination of garlic and honey can fight off colds, flu and respiratory issues. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVLgmUzuNUr-xp8pN91VjgsUKe3T_nthrYgYfLZXXJ7LYJV71ShYgDMaF8673Zm_FMKj7ZHZ32Mqq4JE9UQrd7tBkrUPsCR1pL7G0XxkN6lzBTmzG3ab3PSycGKX9UvQBQutfRtL8hvAAte5-DGICiGJQxWjPV2R3Uu8TWm_DXHh_hbd9gHjt3t2p37s/s635/fermented%20garlic%20honey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVLgmUzuNUr-xp8pN91VjgsUKe3T_nthrYgYfLZXXJ7LYJV71ShYgDMaF8673Zm_FMKj7ZHZ32Mqq4JE9UQrd7tBkrUPsCR1pL7G0XxkN6lzBTmzG3ab3PSycGKX9UvQBQutfRtL8hvAAte5-DGICiGJQxWjPV2R3Uu8TWm_DXHh_hbd9gHjt3t2p37s/s16000/fermented%20garlic%20honey.png"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Are you familiar with folk remedies? Folk remedies are traditional treatments passed down through generations or cultural beliefs. Mainly based on information from personal stories or individual experiences. These remedies vary across cultures and regions, but a few examples of folk medicine practice include: herbal and plant remedies (teas, tinctures and salves), the use of minerals, oils, poultices, alcohol, and animal-based products such as honey, bone broth, and tallow <span style="font-family: inherit;">are all used as therapeutic agents.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Honey and garlic have a long history of use in folk medicine, especially when combined. Specific uses include helping with colds, sore throats, respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and to soothe coughs. Fermented Garlic Honey is a popular remedy where garlic cloves are steeped and fermented in raw, organic honey for several weeks. <br><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div></span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/10/fermented-garlic-honey.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/10/fermented-garlic-honey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5684477127862305728Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:15:00 +00002025-09-21T21:17:55.453-06:00Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div>This homemade ham bone soup makes perfect use of a leftover ham bone, and it's easy to make in a slow cooker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIoNkXKXAg8_vcCDXrEdiygzlZDcZTik_oeid3kL4XsbSu7qwtJVtCN5N_TCNsd39oNg2hBoOI99IUUM9rYENZZuVpV4nbD1-Qu0sg9PZe8RrA598-17EVIlb2h2oORhdf-PToillcTZyWy1culgZm-L0EMMsJYA78LaOqUsG7eYcqPEnC2yehp8UOrs/s647/ham%20bone%20soup.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIoNkXKXAg8_vcCDXrEdiygzlZDcZTik_oeid3kL4XsbSu7qwtJVtCN5N_TCNsd39oNg2hBoOI99IUUM9rYENZZuVpV4nbD1-Qu0sg9PZe8RrA598-17EVIlb2h2oORhdf-PToillcTZyWy1culgZm-L0EMMsJYA78LaOqUsG7eYcqPEnC2yehp8UOrs/s16000/ham%20bone%20soup.png"></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're lucky enough to have a leftover ham bone consider yourself blessed, because you can transform every bit of that into this hearty and delicious soup. Normally, when I have leftover ham, I make </span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2013/04/ham-fried-rice-leftover-ham-recipe.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">ham fried rice</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or instant pot </span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2021/01/instant-pot-pinto-beans-ham.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">pinto beans and ham</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, but this slow-cooked ham bone soup is my new favorite recipe to use leftover ham. </span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ham bone soup is loaded with the standard soup base of onions, celery and carrots, but it also contains other vegetables such as potatoes, corn and pinto beans, slow cooked together in a rich ham broth. This soup is classic comfort food and perfect for those chilly fall and winter nights, but if I'm being honest, I have made this soup in the heat of summer because it's that good.<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/09/slow-cooker-ham-bone-soup.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/09/slow-cooker-ham-bone-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-7686292733673993389Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:29:00 +00002025-09-08T05:22:43.682-06:00How to make Herbal Tinctures <div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span>A tincture is a liquid-concentrated extract that is made from herbs and alcohol, and used as a supplement that utilizes the herbs beneficial properties.</span><span> Making a herbal tincture at home is easy </span></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span>using alcohol or glycerine, and this step-by-step guide. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoSX_tj7FdHQaQurbiPB2YrMVgG7ysZl3bNJ7wJjphHVKa28IoarSTv24QmNocd8YGSHX4PE_PH-740XsXqZbeDXv0cxvznY8ui0Ar73mpFGlN2xxncbq4Amtm0Nw2J6X_qWrsMLk0a97jlYCDRxDzOow2GKfs1FlPoKEVKO0rgXTgp96CrR-29apZ7I/s620/IMG_0122.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoSX_tj7FdHQaQurbiPB2YrMVgG7ysZl3bNJ7wJjphHVKa28IoarSTv24QmNocd8YGSHX4PE_PH-740XsXqZbeDXv0cxvznY8ui0Ar73mpFGlN2xxncbq4Amtm0Nw2J6X_qWrsMLk0a97jlYCDRxDzOow2GKfs1FlPoKEVKO0rgXTgp96CrR-29apZ7I/s16000/IMG_0122.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Late summer and early fall are the ideal time to prepare herbal tinctures. Not only is your herb garden in full swing, but tinctures take about 6-8 weeks to infuse, so starting them early means they will be readily available when cold and flu season arrives. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you're not familiar with herbal tinctures, they are </span>a concentrated liquid extract of herbs, made by soaking herbs, plant material, bark, leaves or roots in a solvent, most commonly food grade alcohol. The alcohol extracts the active compounds of the plant or herb and preserves its medicinal properties, allowing you to use it as a potent herbal remedy. Herbal tinctures have been used by many, and can be traced back for thousands of years.<br> </div><span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/09/how-to-make-herbal-tinctures.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/09/how-to-make-herbal-tinctures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-8537050080116564383Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:21:00 +00002025-08-18T21:27:19.872-06:00How to Dry Can Potatoes + Skillet Fried Potatoes<i>Dry canning potatoes is a <span style="background-color: white;">method of canning where cut or diced potatoes are raw packed into jars without added liquid. </span></i><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnGxXDwRGOx29RK-pdUF8UYIfolQez4a95I6nzYnj7-KbAHJN0-9R8ZM7gBDhJqsBBpoRY7wv2k2loi3ibeU0M4Cd8G2h1VUhCtarFkXO_GZsL0eykK7eu4x58YQbH1QhcezMUrUyB6cNXw4eB2R0lRtmncXvnK0L4sBjeba7IyzZZn-ngmpGw3FQ3fI/s620/dry%20canning.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnGxXDwRGOx29RK-pdUF8UYIfolQez4a95I6nzYnj7-KbAHJN0-9R8ZM7gBDhJqsBBpoRY7wv2k2loi3ibeU0M4Cd8G2h1VUhCtarFkXO_GZsL0eykK7eu4x58YQbH1QhcezMUrUyB6cNXw4eB2R0lRtmncXvnK0L4sBjeba7IyzZZn-ngmpGw3FQ3fI/s16000/dry%20canning.png"></a></div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Home canned potatoes are a fantastic staple to have on hand for quick and easy meals, especially dry canned potatoes. Since dry canned potatoes are not canned in water, they retain their shape and texture better, and can be used in a variety of recipes, like fried potatoes, soups, stew, salads, roasting, sheet pan dinners, and casseroles. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">If you're not familiar with dry canning it is a method of pressure canning where you raw pack the product into jars without any added liquid. This method is considered to be a rebel canning method, and is not an approved method to can potatoes, so follow at your own risk. I have not had any issues canning potatoes using this method, but do what makes you feel comfortable. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></span></span></div><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/08/how-to-dry-can-potatoes-skillet-fried.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/08/how-to-dry-can-potatoes-skillet-fried.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-2390340384653211267Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:17:00 +00002025-08-13T05:06:45.319-06:003 Ways to Freeze Summer Squash (Raw Packed)<div style="text-align: left;">Freezing summer squash is a delicious way to enjoy your summer harvest all year long. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidk3xR4Pef-EDv-ohxj3Iwp1SC9GwH2_-tIe1cBlX2pdwqCZiH-NUM9BY9_8eu1_iT3NXgvS-K1dh7Wlw54ofexolz-gJBqfgbHUkuVUf8S57qFR-30Ytwhb0bTtz6hT68Vz-jYWWEAaFxkgYoqvT5tNhDB9yIfZZeUsW7ZzMyyV5Ugn3v_19e-Orm80/s568/FotoJet.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidk3xR4Pef-EDv-ohxj3Iwp1SC9GwH2_-tIe1cBlX2pdwqCZiH-NUM9BY9_8eu1_iT3NXgvS-K1dh7Wlw54ofexolz-gJBqfgbHUkuVUf8S57qFR-30Ytwhb0bTtz6hT68Vz-jYWWEAaFxkgYoqvT5tNhDB9yIfZZeUsW7ZzMyyV5Ugn3v_19e-Orm80/s16000/FotoJet.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Summer squash is one of the most abundant vegetables I have in my garden. Some years are better than others, but when I do end up with a bumper crop of summer squash, then comes the question of what to do with all of it. While summer squash is versatile and delicious, it can be a challenge to find uses for it before it goes bad. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We can only eat so much squash at our house, so I like to freeze the remainder to enjoy throughout the year. Freezing summer squash is a great way to extend the life of your harvest, and it's one of my favorite things to have on hand in the freezer. Most people don't like to freeze squash because the texture gets mushy when thawed, but I've found that the best way to prepare summer squash is to cook it immediately from its frozen state. <br><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/08/3-ways-to-freeze-summer-squash-raw.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/08/3-ways-to-freeze-summer-squash-raw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-1235002131780409Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:15:00 +00002025-07-28T17:39:46.540-06:00Old Fashioned Squash & Onions <div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>A simple recipe for country-style summer squash and onions, pan fried with bacon grease, butter, and seasonings. </i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanuEzvr1_tBaM9X20xvbqd_uCQiEpI79NFVxXlhQrOfI_3Q8yqyl9XKxte_8en5gVgsveoH7Qp9j4bqGoOtte3FRc6RtEIF7rkjcNi1UFtwGF0TARl88bURPTmTTw26Y2Z_LXQ7r_QsrRk03b_koXWIC1eAI05V7D7yKCcoGQ9nvlEBEFYW8Fg9-VoHA/s647/old%20fashioned%20squash.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanuEzvr1_tBaM9X20xvbqd_uCQiEpI79NFVxXlhQrOfI_3Q8yqyl9XKxte_8en5gVgsveoH7Qp9j4bqGoOtte3FRc6RtEIF7rkjcNi1UFtwGF0TARl88bURPTmTTw26Y2Z_LXQ7r_QsrRk03b_koXWIC1eAI05V7D7yKCcoGQ9nvlEBEFYW8Fg9-VoHA/s16000/old%20fashioned%20squash.png"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">Who loves summer squash? ✋ </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">Summer squash is one of the most abundant vegetables that you can plant in your garden. As soon as summer squash starts coming in, you will find yourself with more squash than you know what to do with. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">I don't mind though, because yellow and zucchini squash is a versatile vegetable, and really simple to cook. I like to <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2015/06/lemon-pepper-grilled-zucchini.html" target="_blank">grill it</a>, <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2017/07/southern-fried-squash-southern-staple.html" target="_blank">fry it</a>, <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2010/10/type-your-summary-here-tina-mom-in.html" target="_blank">pickle it,</a> and <a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2012/05/first-zucchini-of-season-recipe.html" target="_blank">bake </a>it, but my favorite way to cook summer squash is s</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px;">autéed or stewed </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">with onions. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">For me, this recipe is simple, comforting and reminds me of my childhood. No matter how old I get, there are some things that never change, and one of them is my love for certain foods that I enjoyed growing up. Stewed okra and tomatoes, cauliflower with a homemade hollandaise sauce, and stewed squash were some of my favorite side dishes that my mom made. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><br></span></div><span></span><a href="https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/07/old-fashioned-squash-onions.html#more">read full post</a>https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2025/07/old-fashioned-squash-onions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tina Butler)0