Q: My fiancé and I teach after school hours and aren’t able to have dinner until about 9:30 or 10 p.m. Because of this, we like to use the slow cooker, so the food is ready when we get home. That was great for a while, but then we decided we didn’t want to eat big hunks of meat that late at night.
Picture this: You mix up a batch of pancake batter (because pancakes sounded so amazing 15 minutes earlier when you were in bed), only to find yourself in front of the stove, spatula in hand, thinking, “I really don’t have the patience for this.”
I experienced that scenario this morning, so I turned to an idea from last year to help me out.
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4.26 / 5 Stars | 77 Reviews
by BAKINGNUTS
“So simple and quick to make, these delicious knots of herb-seasoned bread will do well to complete just about any meal. Or eat these tasty knots as a snack between meals, with your favorite spread slathered on! Using fresh rosemary makes these knots especially fragrant.”
Renters, rejoice! There’s a fun way to give your kitchen a little chalkboard love without painting a wall, drilling holes, or spending a lot of money. A trip to the craft store will provide you with the tools for this fun, easy DIY chalkboard, perfect for scribbling grocery lists, menu plans, or notes to your housemates.
Like many of you, I grew up eating pot roast on a (very) regular basis. And while I will always love my mother’s old-school version, I felt it was time for a little upgrade. I’ve nixed the “pantry helpers” and replaced them with Dijon mustard, maple, and balsamic for delicious take on a classic.
4.65 / 5 Stars | 199 Reviews
by KIKIWOOD
“This is a very good salsa recipe. Simple ingredients are boiled and blended to created a flavorful, spicy mixture that’s great with tortilla chips and on Mexican-style foods. The amounts of onions and jalapenos may be varied; canned crushed tomatoes may be substituted for fresh.”
