Every single year since I was a little girl, my mom has been shoving black-eyed peas down my throat on New Year’s day. They aren’t the tastiest of beans, and they’re definitely a bit on the dry side, so why all the fuss? I’d have asked her, but she’s made it clear in the past …
I have a confession to make, y’all: I am not a baker. The thought of baking my own bread terrifies me. And yeast? Don’t even get me started on yeast. If it ever came down to a choice between battling a giant, ferocious dragon with spikes and claws and fire or making bread from scratch, I would gladly …
You can’t walk down any street in America, and especially here in Texas, and not find a place that will sell you something that’s been fried. Depending on the street, it might not be something that you really want to put in your mouth, but nevertheless, the opportunity is there. As with most things in …
I am overly obsessed with all things cranberry, so when I realized that all the cans of cranberry sauce were actually labeled upside down, I had to find out why. Well, as it turns out there is actually a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why cranberry sauce cans are upside down. You see, when …
You’re the reason your salmon sucks. No, no, it’s true. Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself you hate salmon…a delicious meat…and that you can’t understand why anyone would want to eat it in the first place. And it’s all your fault that you feel this way. Unless you really just don’t like salmon. If you don’t, …
I’m so flip-floppily frugal sometimes, it’s ridiculous. I’ll spend $20 on an outfit for my daughter, but then refuse to buy a shirt for myself for $5. Dinner is the same thing–I’ll go out and eat a $50 meal with the family, but if I’m cooking at home, I have this strange obsession with cooking …
“Cherish Life’s Moments” is something I always keep in the back of my mind. Life never seems to slow down and kids never stop growing. “Stop feeding them” my mom says, and well, that isn’t exactly legal or a real alternative to the inevitable (because everyone grows up at some point). That is exactly why …
Almost nothing says summer like cooking hamburgers on a grill, but sometimes it’s either too hot or too wet outside and that can really ruin a get together. No worries! This recipe for a delicious Double Burger will make your tastebuds dance and keep all the fun inside. So don’t let a little rain or …
Soup is like a hug on a cold day. It warms from the inside out and makes every bit of your bits feel like they are loved. Fall is coming and when it gets here you’ll want to have these 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes on hand. You family will love the effort you put into …
Well, last week I told you guys about how my family was going #DarkForDinner. As in, no cell phones and no electronics at the table. Just us, and food. And that’s it. Wow. I thought it would be difficult. I thought it would be hard to sit and talk without checking my email. I thought I …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dixie for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Look, I have a phone problem. It is attached to me at all times. My daughter and husband have even nicknamed it “Phoney.” They take it from me every chance they get, and even my cat …
Once upon a time I dreamed of building a farm-to-table pizza restaurant. I loved the idea of everything (or as much as possible) being grown or produced on the farm and then served nightly in a cozy little restaurant lit with candles and alive with laughter. I’ve moved past that dream, but while pursuing it …
I took the CHOPPED at home challenge, and made Cheesy Bacon Kale Meatloaf! It’s so yummy, gooey and deliciously meatloaf-tastic that I had to share it with you! So, just like on CHOPPED, you’re given certain ingredients, and you have to make up a recipe that includes all of them. My CHOPPED ingredients were: Kale, …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpringIntoFlavor #CollectiveBias Father’s Day dinner is a big deal in our family. This year, I decided to try something different, something new. Our menu usually includes boiled shrimp, grilled chicken, sautéed veggies (a mixture of zucchini, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, and …
Ramen noodle recipes are some of the easiest out there. I love the crazy ways those simple noodles can be twisted and fit into a non-standard recipe. But sometimes, I just want a savory, delicious meal that has a little kick to it. And I like that I can make ANY meal for less than …
Growing up in my family, there were a few foods that were mandatory weekly staples in our kitchen. Like every good Midwestern family, we had spaghetti, chicken pie, and pepper steak every single week. Can anyone relate? The ingredients for each dish were always included on our weekly grocery list. There was one recipe, however …
Here at Totally The Bomb we think cheddar is better. This IS how we fondue it. When it comes to brie, it’s for me. Seriously, you gouda try these 35 cheesy recipes because we curd through the grapevine that your life wasn’t punny enough yet. 35 Cheesy Recipes. Cheese Louise! 1. You cheddar be kidding …
Sometimes I need a hug. Sometimes I need food that feels like a hug. French onion soup is the latter for me. No matter what kind of mood I’m in, or what’s going on in the world, this soup lifts me up and puts a smile on my face. Between the savory soup base, and …
With summer coming, I keep thinking about all the time I could be spending playing with the kids, rather than messing-around in the kitchen trying to put together meals. So, I’m on a mission to make as many of our lunches and dinners as simple as possible with these 33 3-Ingredient Meals. That’s over a month …
My husband is somewhat of a hamburger grilling expert. All summer long, people show up to eat his amazing hamburgers, and I am totally okay with that, because it means I get burgers. So today, he is teaching us how to grill a better burger. It’s simple really, you can follow these steps to grill …
My family loves spaghetti. It’s probably one of our favorite sit down meals. Fresh tomato sauce, so many veggies, a tossed salad, maybe a nice bottle of wine, and this recipe for Cheesy Garlic Bread are all we need to turn a family meal into something memorable. Suddenly everyone’s talking about their day, we’re all …
We all know someone who tries every fad diet on the market. We love them, we support them, and sometimes we just want to eat a cheeseburger with them but can’t – because they aren’t eating bread now. Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms to the rescue! I came up with this recipe after three or four friends …
I’m going to start with the entirely honest disclosure of I have no idea where this recipe came from. I was at my mom’s house the other day and I found this recipe for 4 Ingredient 7-Up Biscuits tucked into a box labeled “Really Good, Make Again.” So, I did. Whoa, nelly! These are so great. …
I don’t know if there’s any one ingredient that I’ve ever used that makes quite the impact that ranch does. The way it can make a dish really pop is one of my favorite things about ranch and it’s uniquely magical powers. Perfect examples of this? These 30 Ranch-Tastic Ranch Recipes. We’ve had *SO* much …
If you want healthy with a side of naughty, this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Caramelized Bacon Vinaigrette will rock your world. Fresh ingredients with a drizzle of sweet, salty bacon vinaigrette? Ah, yes please! What You Need To Make Strawberry Spinach Salad with Caramelized Bacon Vinaigrette: 1 bag baby spinach, washed 1 cup sliced strawberries …
On busy nights it’s always so tempting to microwave up some veggies as a side for our family dinners. And while that is fine (absolutely no judgment here, ever), I wanted to share this quick and tasty recipe for Pan Fried Green Beans Almondine as a possible replacement. They take only a couple of minutes …
Getting kids curious about the foods they eat and how they are prepared is so important for building good eating habits. The easiest way to teach kiddos about gluten free foods or other types of ingredients is to let them experiment. So, we experimented and came up with this awesome recipe for Gluten Free Chili-Mac …
This could totally be the only way I make confections for the rest of my life. I love these 25 Rockin’ Neon Food Ideas! This is the Neon Food Coloring that I found that should do the trick for most of these snacks, but if they’re particularly fragile or you want to freeze them, this Gel Neon Food …
As we approach spring, I’m looking for lighter dishes that work well at group gatherings. This Kidney Bean Salad recipe is simple, fast, delicious, and has always been a favorite in my family. Even my pickiest eater loved this one after she tried it the first time. So from my family, to yours, enjoy! What You …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida Department of Citrus for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m all about continuing my goal of “starting their year off right”. One way I’m focusing on that is by making sure I get my 100% Florida Orange Juice with these awesome Classically Amazing Citrus Recipes. …
Do me a favor…find a sitter, send your significant other to play with their friends, and make this Vegan Red Cabbage, Orange, and Walnut Salad for yourself…it’s delicious, nutritious, and the fresh flavors will remind you why it’s so important to take care of you, too. You deserve some down time. You deserve to treat …
When I was in college, my favorite bar drink was an Irish Car Bomb. Basically, you dropped a shot of Bailey’s into a pint of Guinness and chugged it as fast as you could. Well, now that I am grown, I am pretty sure I was insane. These 25 Guinness recipes are a way better idea …
It’s cold. So cold. And I’m tired of noodles. That’s why I came up with this recipe for Chicken Meatball Soup. I know it sounds weird now, but once you taste it this is going to be your new go-to comfort food for these cold, cold days. What You Need To Make Chicken Meatball Soup: …
I love Cajun food. Growing-up in Texas it was a rare treat to make the 3-hour run to Shreveport and have some creamy etoufffee or fresh-boiled crawdads. When I found out I could make Slow Cooker Cajun, well, my heart just stopped in it’s tracks. 28 Cajun Slow Cooker Recipes Mouth-watering Jambalaya hits my Cajun craving smack in …
Do you have a picky eater? Is your dog getting fat because your kids keep feeding it under the table? Are you desperate about finding ways to sneak veggies into your family’s diet? Well, I’ve got a solution for you! You’re going to load this delicious Peek A Boo Pasta Sauce with veggies, and your …
Pull the train over! I found 33 more 3-ingredient Crock Pot Recipes. It took me a while, but I made my way through the list and they’ve all got the “stamp of approval” from my family. 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes Too many yummy things can be made with this Mexican Chicken recipe: enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas, the list goes …
You only think you hate Brussels Sprouts. This Roasted Honey and Tabasco Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is here to prove you wrong. I used to swear, vehemently swear, that I hated Brussels Sprouts. Not even kidding. It was the kind of hatred usually reserved for ex-spouses, or those days where you run into your perfect …
Just because your kids want boring, crustless grilled cheese doesn’t mean you can’t play with your food! The following recipe for Grilled Cheese Caprese is Grilled Cheese done RIGHT! To Make Grilled Cheese Caprese You Need: 4 slices of bread (Italian is delicious with this!) 4 slices of mozzarella 1 tomato 1 bunch fresh basil olive …
I love cooking with my crock pot, but sometimes I just need to break free and go crazy…hence the fish today! I love fish. I know a lot of people absolutely do not, but I’m like a huge fan. Especially right now, while I’m pregnant and can’t really eat a lot of fish. My favorite, though …
When I think about baking, cookies and cakes often come to mind. I’m exploring ways to eat healthier even with my baked goods. What I love about this collection of recipes is that they are all super easy to make. It’s totally awesome to get into Healthy Baking with Homemade Breads, Biscuits and Scones! Most can …
Chicken is one of the cheapest and healthiest ways a to feed a family but you can get tired of trying to think of new ways to fix it. We’ve gathered 27 easy chicken recipes under 7 dollars that will help you get started with some from ideas for making chicken in an all new …
I am obsessed with this crockpot chicken recipe. It turns out an orange soda and chicken in a crockpot makes AMAZING orange soda slow cooker chicken! I seriously had no idea. We are excited to welcome Tawra Kellam from Living on a Dime today. We love everything about their blog! To Make Orange Soda Slow Cooker Chicken …
What we love about these crock pot chicken tacos is that they’re only three ingredients, and cost next to nothing to make! We are excited to welcome Tawra Kellam from Living on a Dime today. We love everything about their blog! What You Need To Make Crock Pot Chicken Tacos: 4 Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts Taco Seasoning …
Is there anything more warm and comforting than homemade chicken noodle soup like grandma used to make? Now you can make this super-simple recipe by using your leftover chicken from last night’s meal. Make it even easier by using a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. It is so simple to make, and everyone …
Maple Glazed Chicken. Let me say that again, Maple Glazed Chicken! Just writing that makes me hungry because it’s just so very good. Oh, and it costs less than seven dollars to make. SEVEN WHOLE DOLLARS. Awesome. Totally The Bomb is excited to welcome Tawra Kellam from Living on a Dime today. We love everything about …
We cook a lot of meals in our slow cooker. A family favorite at our house is this Mexican Chicken Breast recipe and you can make it for less than seven dollars. Totally The Bomb is excited to welcome Tawra Kellam from Living on a Dime today. We love everything about their blog! What You Need To Make Crock …
Lately, we are all about the slow cooker. One of my favorite things to put in a crock pot is chicken. This Creamy Chicken Breast recipe can be made for less than $7.00! Totally The Bomb is excited to welcome Tawra Kellam from Living on a Dime today. We love everything about their blog! What You Need …
How do I love thee…let me count the ways……Yes, I love bacon, but who doesn’t? It makes everything better. You don’t have to JUST have it at breakfast or in a BLT, you can add it to sooooooo many different things to make them that much better. Who would think of dipping it in chocolate or adding it …
I love Asian food. Specifically, Chinese food is my favorite. Tai is great and Japenese divine, but there’s just something about making one of these 25 Chinese Slow Cooker Recipes…maybe tonight! This Chicken Lo Mein is so delicious it’s just like take-out! I love this Cashew Chicken recipe, it’s like cruchy-met-juicy. Sesame Chicken is totally …
I always feel like I’m in a pickle when it comes to dinner-time. Tonight was the baby’s nap…she slept forever (in my lap) and put me totally in a crunch to make dinner. But that’s where one of my favorite go-to meals comes in: 10-Minute Tin-Can Stew Recipe. What You Need to Make 10-Minute Tin-Can …
I absolutely love cooking in my crock pot (I mean seriously–I have a list of 33 3-Ingredient Recipes I use all the time). It’s so easy and I’m just so stunned by the variety and types of food I can make. I can even make Italian food! One of my top-two favorite types of food! …
Thanksgiving really wipes me out. Not just all the hard work that goes into making the meal fabulous, but also the sheer quantity of people in my house and the build-up. Christmas is like a soft, squishy cloud of relief in comparison. LOL! Just kidding! It’s just as stressful and wacky. But this year, I …
Whoo, wee! That’s totally the nerdy noise my dad makes when I serve something spicy. And with all the kinda bland foods that get served for the holidays, I’m looking for something spicy right now…26 Fabulously Spicy Slow Cooker Recipes, away! I’m ready to get out the peppers and spices. I want something hot and melt-my-tongue …
Every fall, it’s the same crazy, hectic mess. I love it, but while I get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas, imminent school parties, my daughter being out of school for the holidays, and all sorts of other craziness, I need easy meals while life goes on among the crazy. No, correct that, I need Cozy & Easy …
We had a small, impromptu family dinner the other evening. One of those “oh, we were in the neighborhood” pop-in’s from my parents, my daughter was hungry and suddenly I needed dinner-in a hurry! It was Marie Callenders Pot Pies to the rescue! The holidays are just around the corner and I’m so not in the mood to …
No doubt, you’ve heard how much I love cooking around the holidays. I like to make Thanksgiving dinner awesome and have my guests leaving thinking: “She sure is a Thanksgiving Hero!” That feeling of having made them all very happy is a big part of why I enjoy the cooking. There’s no doubt in my mind …
I actually enjoy Thanksgiving cooking. There’s a lot going on, it’s crazy. Even if I use all sorts of Thanksgiving hacks, I am still beat at the end of the day, but it’s so worth it. Here are 25 Thanksgiving cooking essentials that make it easier to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner. First things first, I …
I love my crock pot. Seriously, it’s the best thing since sliced bread. (Even if you serve whatever you made with your crock pot ON sliced bread.) But, the problem I always have is making slow cooker recipes my whole family will love. So, I asked around, tried a few recipes, and came up with …
I am forever on the quest for the perfect burger, so when I heard about the new LSA Burger Co. in Denton– I knew I had to check it out. They’re right on the square and they have a fabulous rooftop bar that overlooks downtown Denton, so I had very high hopes for the place. …
One of my favorite things to do is make up random words. I’m a huge fan of combining to plain words to make a mega one. But my dad, he’s all about making up the entire thing. When I was about ten or so, he started talking about a soup that was meaty, hearty and …