It’s that time of year again when I try to keep my family outdoors as much as humanly possible. It’s really a win-win for everyone when we stay outside. My kids have fun and burn off all of their energy. My house stays somewhat clean and the fresh air and sunshine do amazing things for my overall mood. I also like to try to cook outside as much as possible, so I am always trying to come up with new things to prepare on the grill.
One of the hardest things about hosting a holiday gathering, is managing your oven space. I feel like I am always trying to plan everything out just right to make sure that I will be able to fit everything in the oven and have it ready on time, and there is always that one guest who arrives with something that they need to stick in the oven. I dream of having double ovens one day, but I don’t have them now, so I have had to get creative with my holiday meal planning. These Slow Cooker Au Gratin Potatoes cook completely in the slow cooker, so oven space is freed, and you can set it and forget it. It’s always nice to have one less thing to worry about!
If you could choose one side dish to have for the rest of your life, what would it be? I’m not sure if I could narrow it down to one, but I know that mine would definitely be some type of potato. French fries are for sure at the top of my list of favorite sides, but they obviously aren’t the healthiest option. These potato wedges are a healthier and more flavorful alternative to the usually fried version.
Breakfast time on the weekend is one of my favorite times. We are always so busy during the week, and breakfast is almost always a very rushed experience. Honestly, I hardly ever find the time to eat until way after lunch time. When the weekend rolls around, though, and we are all home, we take … Read more
