One of my newest obsessions is TasteSpotting, a "community driven visual potluck". Yum! I like to refresh the page several times a day just to absorb the gorgeous photos and exquisite recipes, foodie articles, and links, all submitted by users.
Another discovery - frugal eating recipes from Erin at $5 Dinners. Not only are the meals inexpensive, but they are often (surprisingly!) healthy and made from natural, whole food ingredients. Don't worry - these ideas go far beyond ramen noodles and boxed mac and cheese! She also posts weekly menu plans, shopping tips, and coupon links.
For an interesting challenge, check out Once A Month Mom, who does a batch of "power cooking" one day a month to fill her freezer with all of the meals for that month. Intrigued? Me, too! Find out more information here, or go to her current section for August. And if, like me, you're not quite ready to commit to the idea of one crazy day of power cooking, it is also a great place to get ideas for freezer-ready recipes! And, she even features a baby food section, all for a one-day commitment!
Feeling overwhelmed with recipe ideas? Head over to I'm an Organizing Junkie for her weekly Monday Menu Plan, where hundreds of bloggers link their weekly menu plans (that often include links to recipes!) Why start from scratch when you can grab ideas from other great plans?
And, since we're often making homemade baby food for Munchkin, I can't forget the baby food sites! Wholesome Baby Food is a classic that I have referenced many, many times. Recipe suggestions from simple first purees to toddler dishes, plus a ton of nutrition information to boot. Definitely one to bookmark!
Finally, want a site to share some of your family's favorite recipes? Jessie at Vanderbilt Wife hosts a "Family Recipe Friday" where you can link up your favorite recipe, and find treasured meals from other families, too.
