I received product samples to facilitate this post. I did not receive any monetary compensation and the thoughts and opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

One of my FAVORITE foods as a kid was Kraft’s Macaroni & Cheese. Anytime I would go over to my grandparents for the weekend, I knew I could count on at least a few of the blue Kraft boxes in the pantry just waiting for me. My Nana had me hooked on the blue box and I would never let my mom buy any of the generic brands.

Now Kraft has come out with yet another product that I like, their NEW Homestyle line. A line of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese products that you can make in your microwave that taste great and available in one serving containers. These come in real handy when I want pasta, but don’t want to turn on the stove and heat up the house.

The new Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle Bowls currently available in the following flavors:

• Southwest Tortilla
• Creamy Broccoli
• Sharp Cheddar with Bacon
• Hearty Four Cheese
• White Cheddar

I have tried the Southwest Tortilla, Creamy Broccoli and the White Cheddar and enjoyed all three of these flavors. I think the White Cheddar has been my favorite so far. Below you will find pictures of the Southwest Tortilla flavor I took while making it. This one contains a cheese sauce, macaroni with real vegetables and tortilla chips to add to the top.

I like that these little meals are ready in 5 minutes or less. The Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle is also available in a larger 4 serving size as well if you want more than one serving.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese was first introduced back in 1937 and has been has been making both moms and kids happy for over 75 years. Don’t get me wrong, homemade macaroni and cheese is delicious but sometimes us moms don’t have time to make everything from scratch and we have to rely on brands like Kraft to provide us with quick and easy dinner options.

To find out more about these Kraft products, please visit: http://www.youknowyouloveit.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kraftmacaroniandcheese

I am excited to announce that I have added another cookbook to my collection. This one is a little different though when it comes to recipes, the Meals in a Jar: Quick and Easy, Just-Add-Water, Homemade Recipes is a collection of recipes for foods that you want to eat later!

Although I enjoy cooking, there are times when I don’t have time to plan out a meal from scratch. My two oldest know how to make box meals like macaroni & cheese, so I often keep these types of meals stocked in my pantry. I know have in my hands a book that has give me a lot of new ideas. Maybe even too many ideas.

I now want to make my own prepared meals, but not the ones I buy prepacked at the store. I want to make my own.

The Meals In A Jar is full of recipes for all sorts of easy ready-made meals. You will also find information on canning, dehydrating, equipments, ingredients and more. These meals are not only handy to have on hand when you are in a hurry to eat a meal, they also make for a great gifts too!

Here are some of the recipes in the book that I would like to make:

• Pancake mix
• Breakfast burritos
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Macaroni and Cheese 4 Ways
• Creamy Baked Pasta
• Popovers
• Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

Now these are just some that I want to make. There are too many to list. Right now you can score the Meals In A Jar book on Amazon on sale for only $10.82.

Disclosure – I received a copy of this book for review in exchange for this review. This post is not a paid post (but does contain affiliate links) and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

I admit that I LOVE cooking, but trying new recipes sometimes involves buying ingredients like seasonings and spices that you don’t normally buy. For those of you that like to cook like me, but hate shopping for all the ingredients just for one recipe, Fresh Dish might be handy to have in your bookmarks.

Fresh Dish is an online weekly DIY meal service that you can purchase all the ingredients for a meal and have them conveniently shipped  your front door. When you receive the box of prepped ingredients you will also receive a recipe card that will also give you the instructions on how to make the dish.

Below is the Fresh Dish Pan Seared Chicken Sausage With Pears meal that I received and cooked for my family:

I like chicken sausage, but I will admit that I would have never thought to pair the sausage with pears. I am a fan of rice and I like brussel sprouts, so this dish was a hit for me. Using this service allowed me to cook a dinner that I wouldn’t have normally cooked.

For those families that are limited with their time, Fresh Dish offers a different variety of meals that you can purchase each week that can be cooked and ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. I like that the meals change each week and they usually have some pretty good options. You can choose to purchase Dinners For Two or their Family Size that will save you more per meal when buying a larger quantity.

On the Fresh Dish website you can find out the difficulty level of each of the meals, the nutrition facts, what comes with the meal and of course the directions on how to make it. If you are on Pinterest, you can also find pictures of their cooked meals on the Fresh Dish Pinterest board. By viewing the pictures, you can get an idea of what the meals are supposed to look like when they are finished.

• Chicken Di Parma with Steamed Broccoli & Savory Orzo
• Pork Chops with Apple Raisin Chutney
• Spinach, Corn, & Cheese Enchiladas Verde
• Lamb Meatballs with Pita Bread, Hummus, Tzatziki Sauce & Salad

To find out more about Fresh Dish, visit: https://www.freshdish.com.

Disclosure – I received the Fresh Dish meal featured above to facilitate you with this review. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.