Originally this post was supposed to be a list of the best websites I could find on the internet for dump meal recipes. I’ve been working on the list for a couple of months now in anticipation of this series of blog posts, and frankly to get myself into the swing of making more meals in advance at Hectic Manor. While things have been crazy for the first few weeks of school, we … [Read more...]
Slow-Cooker Dump Meals Roundup
I've written about Dump Meals previously, since I'm having a love affair with them lately. Essentially they are some of the easiest meals that you can make, and if you double the recipes you get a two-fer on a meal tonight and another one in the future. Just freeze the second meal for consumption later. While I'll be including a whole bunch of original recipes on the … [Read more...]
⏱Slow-Cooker Dump Meals
Boom💥, just like that September is done! We're into 🎃 season and Fall weather...right on the heels of super hot weather here in Kansas. Our mornings are foggy and the squirrels are working hard to store enough food for the entire winter. The Farmer's Almanac has warned of a colder Winter here, and based on the activity of the critters around Hectic Manor I'm believing it … [Read more...]
Tailgating Foods
I’ve previously written about how to deal with the start of Fall sports season and what to do about dinner. You can craft a meal to be consumed before you head out the door to the game or you can build one that everybody eats when they get home. But sometimes you don’t want to eat so early or so late. Sure, you can just grab a hotdog, nachos, and a drink at the concession … [Read more...]
Evernote For Recipe Storage
There are certain kitchen gadgets and tools that I simply can't live without. For instance, I have one particular knife that I absolutely love. I cannot imagine working in the kitchen without it. There's also a large stirring spoon that is certainly my go-to implement, and when it's dirty I feel lost. It's a funny thing having those kinds of favorites in the kitchen...or … [Read more...]