A Quick and Easy Burlap Rag Wreath Tutorial!

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Sarah

Learn how to make your very own gorgeous and full burlap rag wreath like this one, with this very easy-to-follow tutorial! This is a classic wreath that you will fit just about anywhere in your home, and be used for any season!

If you follow along with The Project Pile on Facebook, you may have seen the beautiful fluffy and poofy burlap wreath that I shared the other day, that my good friend, (Courtenay from over at The Creek Line House) made and posted about… Gorgeous!

This was my inspiration, or rather motivation, to finally get my butt into gear and whip up the burlap rag wreath that I had been hoping to devise long before now!

So yesterday, I finally got my act together and came up with this really beautiful, yet really easy and fast wreath to make! Continue reading →

Four Ingredient Gourmet Burgers (The quick and tasty burger hack!)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Sarah

BBQ season is among us! Woohoo!

One of my favorite summer dinners is a good old-fashioned homemade burger! I’ve really been working on perfecting my burger recipe for years and years… And let me tell you, this burger is packed with flavor! It looks and tastes just like a gourmet burger!

But unlike your usual gourmet burger, this one is extremely quick and easy to prepare, and I mean… Extremely. Easy!

It takes just four ingredients… Four. Ingredients! Continue reading →

Salmon Stir Fry (Super quick and super tasty!)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Sarah

This Salmon Stir-Fry was devised because I am always trying to come up with really easy and fast recipes, that still have a slight twist of gourmet, for my family and I. This is one of my favorites, that has pretty much been perfected by now!

It only takes four ingredients, and about roughly fifteen to twenty minutes to put together. Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Pie Crust (made without eggs!)

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sarah

Every once in a while, when I’m baking dinner, I decide to make something that requires a pie crust… Of course, I don’t always meal plan like I should, so I sometimes end up in a kind of tight spot!

The other night I wanted to make my yummy quiche recipe, which can be made with or without crust, but I was really in the mood for some crust!

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One quick trick for getting that sticky, way too tight lid, off of that darn jar!

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Sarah

Ok – so this little tid-bit of info is pretty tiny, but pretty impressive!

You know those super tight, super sticky lids that just don’t always come off of those darn jars very easily?!

Well maybe you have super big muscles and can open it yourself?! Or maybe you’re like me and you just get your husband to do it for you?!

But, what happens if your husband isn’t home?

Well, don’t panic! I’ve got the quickest and easiest little solution for you, right here!

All you need is a super knife. Sounds super scary, right?!

(Super, super, super, super, supper, oops… I mean super. I’m just so super excited for this trick! Can you tell?!)

Hehe, ok enough silliness… here’s what you do!

You really do need a knife…

You take this knife and very, very, very carefully stab, (yes, stab!), it into the top of the lid on your jar.

And – Poof! That’s it!

You’re done. You’re in. Pretty neat, right?!

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HONEY APPLE ROASTED HAM (a very quick and easy, delicious recipe!)

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Sarah

Usually I remember to make supper — but sometimes I just get so busy that I forget to take out meat to thaw, and I end up in a pinch! This is why I have been trying to come up with more quick and easy recipes, that don’t have to sacrifice flavor!

I’ve really been trying to keep my freezer stocked up with a variety of frozen meats, beef, pork, chicken, and with emergency frozen vegetables as well… corn, peas and carrots, etc.

Lately, every time that I am at the grocery store, I try to remember to grab a couple of hams to throw in there, because; 1. They are usually pre-cooked so they cook up really quickly, and 2. If you are like me, and always forget to take meat out of the freezer so that it can be thawed in time for supper, you can easily defrost it in a bowl of cold water.

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So the other night, I realized that I of course, forgot to take something out of the freezer for supper, and instead of having a full-on panic attack, I instead ran out to the deep freeze in the garage and pulled out a ham… Whew — Crisis averted!

And well, that brings us to this new and exciting, super easy and quick ham recipe…

What you’ll need:

Honey (about ½ a cup)
Apple Juice (1 juice box – yep, I said juice box… I am a busy mom!)
Pepper (just a sprinkle for extra flavor)
Ham

Step One: Slice the ham up so that it is about ¼” thick, and then put the ham into a casserole baking dish.

Step Two: Pour the box of apple juice over the ham.

Step Three: Pour the honey over the ham, and then sprinkle on the pepper on top.

Step Four: Cover and bake in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

Step Five: Serve and enjoy!

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Psst! Looking for the perfect side dish to go with your ham?! Check out my yummy Double Baked Loaded Potatoes!

Quick & Easy Shepard’s Pie (For the busy family!)

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Sarah

Shepard’s Pie is one of those really yummy dishes that taste really good, but seem like they take a lot of work to make. However, this does not have to be the case!

I’ve now learned that when I’m making a nice home-cooked meal, if I make extra mashed potatoes, then I can use them to quickly whip up a super delicious Shepard’s Pie! This means that I’m actually slightly ahead of the game called “life” since dinner for the next night is already half-prepared!

Perfect for those busy Mom’s or Dad’s on the go, here is my very easy recipe!

All you’ll Need:

– 1.5lbs of Ground Beef
– Salt & Pepper
– 2tbsp of Soya-Sauce
– 1 small, diced Onion
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– 3 cups of mixed frozen Peas, Carrots, Green Beans and Corn (You can use fresh vegetables in place of frozen, if you like. Frozen just seem to be a little bit faster and easier when you don’t have a lot of time!)
– 1 can of Condensed Mushroom Soup
– 3 cups of Mashed Potatoes
– ½ cup of Shredded Cheese (I’ve made this dish using both Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese before, and both tasted great!)
– 4oz of Cream Cheese

What to do:

Step One: Using a nice big pan, start out by frying up your ground beef, onions and Soya-Sauce. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain off and dispose of the fat.

Step Two: (You can perform this step while you are waiting for step one to cook!) In a separate bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the shredded cheese, cream cheese and pepper. Set aside.

Step Three: Add the mixed vegetables and a dash of salt to the pan with the ground beef and onion mixture.

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Step Four: Add the condensed mushroom soup to the vegetable and ground beef mixture. Stir and then let it simmer for about 2-5 minutes.

Step Five: Pour the ground beef and vegetable mixture into a medium sized casserole dish, and then layer the potato mixture on top and cover.

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Step Six: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, then remove the lid and let the dish bake for another 15 minutes.

Step Seven: Serve and enjoy!

2 Minute Pork Chop Marinade!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Sarah

This 2 Minute Pork Chop Marinade is quick, easy, and tastes delicious! It is the perfect recipe to whip up after a long day of hard work, or if you are into meal planning, you can also make this marinade ahead of time too!

On the weekend I decided that I would try “online ordering” from M&M Meat Shops, and let me tell you, what an amazing shopping experience it was! By ordering online, I was able to browse through all of their products, easily search for specific ones, view and compare their weekly deals and easily stick to my budget! Continue reading →

Ten Minute Tuna Pasta Salad!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sarah

Tonight I thought that I would share with you one of my favorite, go-to side dishes… Tuna Pasta Salad! The best part about this salad is that it can easily be ready in just ten minutes!

Summer is finally here! BBQ’s and summer get-together’s are in the air!

This salad always knows how to get me out of a jam when I come home late from work and have to be somewhere ASAP.

This pasta salad is also always there for me when I forget to plan out dinner and need something quick and tasty.

If salads could be besties… than this one would be mine!

All you need is:

1/2 a bag of Pasta (I prefer small shells for this pasta, but just about any type will do!)
1 can of Tuna
1/4 cup of chopped Green or Regular Onions (Whichever you have on hand!)
1/4 cup of chopped Celery
2/3 cup of Mayo
6 dashes of Hot Sauce
Pepper

Step One: The very first thing I do in order to get the ball rolling for this pasta is get my water boiling, and my pasta on.

Step Two: While the pasta is cooking, I take full advantage of the time, and get my veggies (onions and celery), all chopped up and into a big bowl.

Step Three: Next I drain my can of tuna, and then add it to my big bowl.

Step Four: I then throw in my mayo and hot sauce. My favorite mayo to use is Hellman’s because I love “salty”, but any type of mayo will work!

Step Five: As soon as my pasta is soft, I then pour it into a big strainer. I usually let my pasta cook for about 7 minutes, but you can check your packaging for exact timing!

Step Six: I run cold water all over my pasta, and stir it with a spoon while doing so. This really helps it cool down fast…. A great trick for when you are always late like me, or just in a huge hurry!

Step Seven: After your pasta is cool and drained, add it into the big bowl and mix, mix, mix!

Step Eight: Place pasta into your favorite serving dish, garnish with celery leaves, sprinkle with pepper, and enjoy!

Tip: This salad keeps very well if you wanted to make it a day ahead, or eat the yummy leftovers for lunch the next day!

MORE GREAT RECIPES TO TRY!

Meal Planning – A How-To Guide

2 Minute Pork Chop Marinade!

Steak Marinade! Perfect for Grilling!

Creamy Mushroom Steak Sauce

Guacamole Recipe (Quick, Easy and Delicious!)

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The 2-Minute Bow!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Sarah

This is seriously, the easiest bow to make — Ever!!! And the best part is…. that it takes only two minutes to make, and it looks totally professional!

All you need is some geo-mesh, scissors, a pair of pliers, and some wire.

Step 1: Cut the geo-mesh into 3 inch strips. You will need 5 to 6 of these strips per bow.

Step 2: Take all of your strips and gather them in the middle with a piece of wire.

Step 3: Hang and fluff!