ThriceTheSpice

DIY Cake Stand

2013-05-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

The cake stand is an easy DIY idea! I have this beautiful plate from my great-grandma, and this candle holder I never used. I decided to dip the bottom of the candleholder in paint and let it dry for a day or two. Then I set the beautiful plate on top, making a new cake plate! I did add a bit of hot glue to the bottom of the plate to make sure it wouldn't get scooted off the base. I was

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Smoothie

2013-05-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a breakfast smoothie that is delicious! My kids love to help me make smoothies in the morning. They like to think of fun combinations, and things we can add to make them yummy! Since they are only 2 and 4 years old, some of their ingredient suggestions are 'creative', but don't fall into the yummy category! I saw this recipe for an Apple Cinnamon smoothie on Pinterest, and

Kale Fruit Salad

2013-05-15T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with another recipe using kale, commonly regarded as the healthiest vegetable of them all! Kale Chips have been one of my family's favorites for quite a while now, as well as several soups and smoothies using kale, but it was just recently that we tried it in salad form, and it was a hit! I know it sounds a bit strange to 'massage' your food before eating it, but don't skip

Pan-Seared Salmon

2013-05-13T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Today's recipe is incredibly easy and definitely one you'll want to repeat. As most of you know I have two under two! So, dinner prep time can sometimes be a challenge. But let's be honest, having any children at all makes dinner prep sometimes challenging. Everyone is hungry and waiting! I am lucky that my almost two-year old loves fish. For this particular recipe I used a

Shrimp Enchilada Soup

2013-05-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a soup recipe from a Southern Living cookbook! Sometimes I wish I could capture in the picture I take how good a recipe was! Usually if I'm not happy with my picture, I won't even post the recipe. But we liked this one too much not to share! It has a mexican flair, but also shrimp as an ingredient. Such a good combination! Shrimp Enchilada Soup 5 cups chicken broth 3

Whole Rotisserie Style BBQ Chicken in the Slow Cooker (plus homemade chicken broth!)

2013-05-08T00:30:00.001-05:00

Becca here with a super easy recipe for making a rotisserie style chicken in your slow cooker. I didn't get a good photo of the chicken before we ate it, but chickens are a bit hard to make attractive looking anyway I think, even if they taste amazing, and I hope you'll try this recipe anyway!! I love the chickens that you can buy pre-cooked at most grocery stores and warehouse clubs now, but

Taco Pie

2013-05-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Today's recipe is a delicious one (it's making me hungry even looking at the screen!). This is also a very kid-friendly recipe, in my opinion. Taco pie, bursting with flavor. It was prepared rather quickly and got compliments from my husband so I think I'll be making it again. I hope you'll give this tasty taco pie a try! Taco Pie Ingredients: 3 TB canola oil 8 corn tortillas

Classic Chocolate Cream Pie

2013-05-03T01:30:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a delicious dessert recipe! We've all tasted a chocolate cream pie before, and if you're like me, wanted a second slice! I was going to be bringing a dessert to a dinner we were having with another family, and something brought 'chocolate pie' to my mind! I found this recipe through Pinterest, and it did not let me down!! Our friends and my family all loved the pie, and how

100% Whole Wheat Coffee Cake

2013-05-01T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with a really yummy coffee cake that is super moist, and a great balance of sweetness - just enough, but not sickening sweet like some desserts can be. Plus, I use 100% whole wheat, so that means it's "healthy" and guilt-free, right? All of my kids have always liked to help in the kitchen, and I try to let them when it's at all feasible (although now that there 4 of them 7 and

DIY Backyard Brunch

2013-04-29T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Do you remember the DIY silverware holders I posted a while back? You can find them here. Today I thought I'd give you a look at the brunch I hosted, where the silverware holders were used! This was a smallish gathering I held in my back yard on a table made from old fence boards and two sawhorses. Doesn't get any easier than that! We gathered chairs from the porch and

Red Beans and Rice

2013-04-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a homemade version of Red Beans and Rice! In the past, I have either made the boxed variety, or had this as a side dish at Popeye's. I like their version, so I wanted to try to recreate my own! This didn't taste exactly like that, but it was SO good! I mixed the rice (I used brown) in with the bean mixture for the leftovers, and it was even better. This recipe used dried

100% Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

2013-04-24T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with a recipe my family really enjoys! I doubled this recipe to ensure that we had extras for the next day. I love making extra pancakes so the kids or I can just pop into the toaster in the morning to reheat for a quick & healthy breakfast. I store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If it's going to be longer than that before they're eaten,

Honey-Roasted Turnips

2013-04-22T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi there! I'm thrilled to say we have been trying new veggies around our house lately and so far, so good. We recently had honey-roasted turnips. I've never had a turnip before (not that I can recall at least) and I was very pleased with the end result! Plus, they were easy to prepare. That is my kind of side dish! We ate the turnips with pork chops and kale so overall it was a filling,

Roasted Italian Sausage & Potatoes

2013-04-19T02:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a recipe that was rated a '10' by my husband! The whole family loved this savory dish! The preparation time for this dish is quick, although it does cook for about an hour. It is so worth it though! The flavors are really delicious! We used carrots, onion, sweet red peppers, and garlic for our main additions, but this could easily be adapted for your preference or what you

100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns {freezer friendly - makes 15 buns}

2013-04-17T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with a recipe I was thrilled to discover! We enjoy eating the occasional hamburger at home, but the healthier hamburger buns can be quite expensive, and still have a few questionable ingredients. This recipe was the first one that we've really loved! I doubled the original recipe, and use it to make 15 hamburger buns. We eat some that day, and I freeze the rest, unbaked, in 2

DIY Decorative Kitchen Shelf

2013-04-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! I'd like to share an easy way to incorporate some of your favorite kitchen items into your decor without putting holes in the walls with multiple nails. Or maybe I'm the only one who has trouble with putting too many nail holes in the wall. Either way, this idea is easy and a great way to show off your favorite mugs, bowls, etc without having to hang a shelf on a wall! I simply

Cheesy Quinoa Bake

2013-04-12T02:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with another super yummy quinoa recipe! If you haven't tried quinoa yet, I really urge you to! I think it is so delicious, and you can't beat the health benefits! It is a complete protein, and tastes good so many different ways. When I saw this recipe that was quinoa that tasted similar to macaroni and cheese, I knew I had to try it! I will definitely be making this over and

DIY Silverware Holders!

2013-04-10T13:53:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone! Today's idea is so simple and easy to make as creative as you'd like. I'm hosting a brunch soon and want every detail of the table to look crafty and inviting. So, I knew I wanted something special to place the silverware in but wasn't sure what to make. I searched through my craft room, determined to use what I already had on hand. This is what I came up with! These

Veggie 'Burgers' {freezer friendly, makes 20}

2013-04-08T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with recipe I really hope you'll try! I know "Veggie 'Burger'" probably isn't the first thing on your mind when it comes to a tasty meal, but I really think these are delicious, as do all of my kids, and they are a powerhouse nutritionally as well. I saw this recipe in a library book, and used it as my inspiration. I'd gladly eat them for lunch any day. You can, of course, serve

Eggplant Pizza Rounds

2013-04-05T02:00:00.000-05:00

Jana here with a delicious and healthier way to get the flavor of pizza for your dinner! We love pizza, and I think I could eat it at least once or twice a week, but that would be a little overboard, I'm sure! When I saw this recipe that showed how to use eggplant for the 'crust' of the pizza, I was curious! I have cooked eggplant before, and have eaten Eggplant Parmesan at restaurants,

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

2013-04-03T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with a guest post from my 'forever friend' as I like to refer to her, April! We've been friends since college, when she & her husband and my husband & I together made up about half of the married couples on our college campus! We used to trade off cooking meals on Tuesday nights then, in our tiny first apartments, and have shared lots of good times since; We now have seven

Candlelit Dinner...Just Because!

2013-04-01T17:23:00.002-05:00

Sara here with a fun dinner idea! One night we celebrated. Wondering what we were celebrating? Well, nothing really. The arrival of the weekend I suppose... I really just wanted to put a bunch of candles on the table to make the night feel special. We had a tasty dinner too... Baked Dijon Salmon, baked sweet potatoes, green beans, and salad. Nice and filling,

Baby Cereal: Oatmeal

2013-03-29T00:30:00.000-05:00

My 3rd child is 6 months old, and beginning to enjoy trying solid foods! One of the things I really like to do is making my baby's food! There are so many benefits to making baby food yourself. It is a huge money saver, you know exactly what ingredients they're eating, you can add seasonings and spices to get them used to more flavor, and so much more! If you have made homemade baby food and

DIY huge 18" custom monogram letter {quick & inexpensive}

2013-03-27T00:30:00.000-05:00

Becca here with a project that is both quick & inexpensive, but I think has really great results! As I've mentioned previously, we recently moved to a new town, our sons (2 and 4 1/2) went from having their own rooms to sharing. They previously had their names on their walls, but there wasn't enough space in the new shared space for each name (at 6 & 7 letters each especially)! I still

Loaded Baked Sweet Potato

2013-03-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to share this delicious recipe with you today! This has seriously been one of the best meatless meals I've prepared lately. My dear husband even thought so! I fixed these with roasted zucchini and chickpeas on the side. Really though, I don't even think the side was necessary! These were so filling my husband wasn't even able to finish his potato. The best part-these are