Category: BUDGET MEALS
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This is a recipe I used to make all the time in college. Creamed Tune and Peas has been around since the great depression. I can see why. It is cheap to make, filling and perfect for a rainy day. Traditionally it is served over toast. I like it with a baked potato. 1/4 cup…
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A few years ago I attended a bake off held to raise money for a girls youth group. It was a yearly event many residents looked forward to as they stuffed their wallets with cash hoping to snag one of Mrs. A’s delectable delights. Lemon bars were on the block. The gavel rang at $72.00.…
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I tried a recipe last week entitled Broccoli and Butternut Squash Fettuccini and Lemon Chicken. It was a little gormet for the kids and Stephen. I liked the idea but do not think I will ever make it again unless I make a few changes. The lemon chicken however was a hit. 1-2 tbsp Olive…
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I have been putting off the inevitable. During my last Costco shopping trip, I bought a platter of pork chops. Somehow, they ended up in the freezer without being divided and bagged. I finally pulled them out of the freezer to thaw, but we will be eating pork for the next week. Source: Martha Stewart…
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I have some wonderful bone-in pork chops waiting to be transformed into something spectacular and yummy. It is the end of the month so the pantry and refrigerator are pretty bare, leaving me with not much to work with. The recipe I decided to try comes from a group I joined over on Cafe Mom,…
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This is my favorite recipe for broccoli beef. I like to eat it on a bed of cabbage or lettuce. The kids like with Chinese noodles. 3 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 cup beef broth 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 3 cloves garlic , minced 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds flank steak,…
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A simple soup full of flavor. 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped Salt and Pepper 1 tbsp chili powder 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn kernels 2 cups shredded chicken 1 (10 oz) bag frozen green beans Sour cream, for serving, optional In a large…
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Mushrooms add such a nice rich flavor to the simplest of dishes. Source: Christina Stanley Salerno (Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine) 8 Chicken Thighs 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh thyme Salt and pepper 8 oz mushrooms, halved 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 (10 oz) package frozen peas Position a rack in the upper…
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I made a few changes to this one. I am not a fan of green salsa so I leave it out. I also use a blend of shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese 2 1/2 cup (10 oz) shredded chicken 1 cup green…
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I tend to avoid anything prepacked because of all the unknown and extra ingredients. However, sometimes it is nice to have a snack or lunch that is quick and ready to go. This recipe was sent to me by my sister Allison. These little ham and cheese pies brought back memories of a family who…