Simple Cooking: Finding Joy in the Kitchen.

Now, I am not a gourmet cook. I am not a gourmet anything. But, on the other hand, I would rather eat at home then go out to dinner. Why? Because I can control my portions and I know exactly what ingredients are going into what I eat.

When I first got married it was pork chops and hamburgers cooked in the broiler. Boring and plain. Usually burnt. I think our teeth got lots of exercise chewing those pork chops. PLUS casseroles. Casseroles were my friend then and they are now. Only I have definitely upgraded from noodles, a can of tuna, and a can of peas.

If you dread cooking or trying to figure out what is for dinner I totally understand. Some nights I forget to plan ahead. I then ask my husband if he is hungry..with fingers crossed that he says no. 🙂 But when he says yes, and I have nothing prepared…that is when I scramble. You too?

I know that cooking and meal prep should be fun. So, as I find and create meals that are easy, with few ingredients, and take little time…I will send them on your way. One of my readers told me she has tried every one of my recipes and loves them all.

Keep in mind…I am not a food blogger…so my images are not Pioneer Woman quality. You aren't eating the images anyway, are you?

Simple cooking:

Find what works for you. Quick and easy. On a budget. Dump it all in a crock pot. And then stick to that way of cooking. When you can eliminate the stress of cooking you are paving your way to be able to choose joy…everyday.

Grab some simple recipes and cook!

I do have a GREAT vanilla extract recipe, complete with labels and tags for you to download and print. Hundreds of readers have made this vanilla and love it. Vanilla Extract makes great gifts too! Your friends will think you are a genius.

Here are some great meals that are definitely Simple Cooking!

• Crock Pot Freezer Meals
• Salmon in Foil Packets
• No Bean Chili
• The Best Apple Pie

Plethora of basil…make some Pesto.

Happy ‘simple cooking'!

Now, sometimes life can get pretty overwhelming, right?

And sometimes, when you are overwhelmed, stress sets in.

And when stress sets in it is sometimes difficult to be happy or joyful. So, please don’t let stress have the last word! 

Go on and take a look at the ‘Top 5 Stress Reducers’ (Action Plan included). So that you can eliminate what causes you stress and get on the path of living a joyful life.

What is Joyful Living all about?

Joyful Living is ALL about not letting let the circumstances of YOUR life determine who you really are. You learn to choose YOU instead! Not sure how to do that? Let me help! 

To begin, go ahead and read:

What is Joyful Living?
5 Simple Steps to Choosing Joy
Finding Joy in All Things
What Does God Say About Joy?
Difference Between Happiness and Joy

PIN FOR LATER: SIMPLE COOKING