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Stuffed Peppers: A Delicious Twist on Pasta Night!
Pasta is a fan favorite at our house. I love the flexibility of pasta and how I can use a variety of sauces, cheeses, noodles, and even protein. Thankfully our daughters enjoy pasta, so some form of a pasta dish ends up on our meal plan at least 1-2 times a week. To switch it up, I love using the Stuffed Peppers recipe on Spend Smart. Eat Smart. This recipe provides the same flavors as our favorite pasta dishes, but with a fun twist!
Meal Plan Inspiration: How to Find Ideas When You’re Stuck
Does anyone else’s mind go blank when you start to make a meal plan, and you can’t think of anything to write down? Or is it just me? Some weeks the ideas just pop into my head. Other weeks I struggle with deciding what to make. Here are four things I do to help me think of ideas for my meal plan.
Baking Without Eggs Part 2
Last week, I shared how I used chia seed ‘eggs’ instead of chicken eggs in some baking recipes. Since then, I have learned more about baking without eggs. Our friends at AnswerLine shared these tips with me:
Baking Without Eggs
Egg prices are tough for everyone right now. We usually make breakfast food for supper on Wednesday nights. My children’s favorite is when we make smoothies, scrambled eggs, and toast. They each like to help with making one of the foods. They have to take turns making the smoothies because they all want to run the blender. Since egg prices have started going up, we have stopped making this family favorite meal, which is a bummer for everyone.
Recipe of the Month- Lentil Tacos
This month I’d like to highlight our recipe for Lentil Tacos. Tacos are a go-to meal in our house and occasionally I like to make Lentil Tacos.
Recipe of the Month – Beef Stew
Throughout 2025 our Spend Smart. Eat Smart. bloggers will be highlighting some of our favorite recipes from the website. You can find these in the blog released on the first Monday of each month. It is a chance to remind our readers about some of our older recipes that have not been in the spotlight for a while. I get to go first, and I chose our recipe for Beef Stew. It is rich and tasty and ideal for the frigid winter nights we have ahead of us. Here are some of the things that put Beef Stew at the top of my list.
