Making Frozen Leftovers Tonight’s Supper – The Easy Way!

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025 RefreshHer9 Comments

What, oh what would I do without my freezer? I’ve said it before, but my freezer is my best friend…well, you know what I mean.

It’s there for me!

It has supper waiting!

It has gifts inside, both for me and many other friends!

Isn’t that a great friend?!

I’ve always put leftovers in my freezer, but I’ve not always stored them in the best way, or in a way that was easy to reheat them. But I have two new tricks using frozen leftovers that have worked for me and I want to pass them along to you!

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Dinner · Fish

Shrimp Kabobs

August 25, 2025August 24, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

There’s just something about grilled shrimp that makes supper feel a little more special without a lot of fuss. It’s quick, light, and packed with flavor – perfect for those evenings when you want a meal that feels like summertime, even if you’re just cooking on the back porch. Toss a few skewers on the grill (or Ninja grill, as I did), add your favorite seasoning or marinade, and in minutes you’ve got a dish that’s easy and impressive!

I found this recipe in my Kroger coupon booklet and knew it would be the perfect menu item for a quick supper on a weeknight. It was delicious and super easy!

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Crock Pot · Dinner · summertime · Uncategorized

Easy Summer Dinners: No-Cook and Slow Cooker Recipes

July 28, 2025July 27, 2025 RefreshHer2 Comments

On these hot days in late summer, making supper without heating up the kitchen can be a challenge. I want to provide a delicious meal, but I want to do it without standing at an outdoor grill or without a 375 degree oven causing the air conditioners to work extra hard.

My best tool on these days is the crock pot. While talking with Whitney this past weekend, she was remarking at how many recipes done in the slow cooker include ingredients like creamed soups. In my opinion, those kind of recipes add calories, sodium, and a dish that’s too heavy for a 90 degree day.

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Dinner · Family life

Making Family Dinnertime Special

July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Every Monday I share a recipe or two with you because I love to cook good food for my family and those I serve in my home. I enjoy it because of what a good meal does for a family. It makes memories and traditions. It binds us together. As our stomachs are nourished, so are our hearts. But there’s a whole other dimension to food that plays into each of those blessings. It’s really the whole experience and atmosphere in which it is served.

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Dinner · Lunch · Meal planning

Healthy Low-Fat Meal Ideas for the Week

March 10, 2025March 9, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

I’m excited that we have a couple weeks at home! That means I get to cook for us, which requires planning ahead. I’m going to go for some good protein and low fat meals. I have gone to my Pinterest boards and pulled some new recipes to try. Healthy and delicious, is my goal! If you need some inspiration for your menus this week, check below for some scrumptious suggestions!

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