Recipes: Easy Orange Chicken

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Love orange chicken? So do we! This is one of those meals we could easily eat weekly. If you've noticed, we're big on Asian cuisine & this is one of the biggest hits. The key to this sauce is the orange marmalade...it is just the best. Keep reading to check it out for yourself!

Recipes: Crescent Ham & Cheese Roll Ups

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Crescent dough is definitely a great emergency food. When I haven't prepared something, have been working through till dinner, or just have no idea what to make this is a common ingredient. Ready made crescent dough is something I've always used but someday I'll get around to making my own! I use it combined with leftovers or food I need to use up. This time it was a bunch of thin sliced ham in the fridge & a hankering for something cheesy.

Recipes: Low Fat Wheat Flour Tortillas (No Lard!)

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Do you love tortillas? Do you want a healthier option? Do you think it is ridiculous what they charge for 12 freaking tortillas, especially if they are anything other than your standard flour or corn? If you answered yes to any of the questions the recipe below has you covered! Ready to make them yourself for pennies per tortilla? Let's get this party started!

28 Days of Eating at Home: Week 1 Recap

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Well, it has been a week! One full week of eating at home. No fast food, no restaurant outings, & not one tip left. I thought it would be nice to do some recaps along the way. I'll ask Ryan some things too! If you have any questions, feel free to leave those below too!

Recipes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese ( Kid Friendly! )

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I have a confession: I grew up eating a lot of TV dinners. Growing up it was usually a lot of late nights between dance & cheer so it was usually about grabbing something quick. TV dinners definitely made that easier! After we got married we invested in a deep freezer. I can't imagine life without it! Buying in bulk, getting great deals, & an endless supply of food I've frozen when it was in season. I still buy two types of frozen ready meals: healthy pizzas for a busy night & frozen veggies with cheese for quick low calorie lunches. One of my favorites is cauliflower because it mimics macaroni & cheese...which is easily one of my favorite foods ever. Want something a bit heartier during the week with truly hidden veggies? Then Cauliflower Mac N Cheese is for you!

Cauliflower Mac N Cheese
Serves 4
1 10 ounce Package Microwave Ready Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce
2 cups uncooked pasta
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Optional: salt & pepper to taste.

1. Start pot of salted water to boil to cook pasta. When boiling, cook pasta to al dente.

2. Prepare cauliflower with cheese sauce mixture per package instructions. Let cool one minute.

3. Place cauliflower mixture into blender/food processor. Add in cheddar cheese. Pulse until well combined.

4. If too thick, add a bit of water or cream.

5. Drain pasta well. Mix all ingredients together. Salt & pepper to taste.

This turns out to be a lot like a cheddar cream sauce & if you have kids, they'll never guess there are hidden veggies. Add chicken, ground turkey, more veggies, or serve just the sauce over veggies. If you love cheese this just might be your new favorite sauce!