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Well, I can’t believe it’s almost December! I am not quite sure how I am going to “squeeze in” all that needs to be done this holiday season…even with all my shopping already done! There’s Christmas cards to be made, homemade gifts to be assembled, along with holiday dinners, brunches, other fun events and much [...]
This morning I shared a few ideas about using your Thanksgiving Leftovers on the Fox 45 morning show. And here they are for you… Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie In 9×13 glass baking dish, layer stuffing, then shredded turkey and top with leftover mashed potatoes. Dig a few 1/4 inch holes in the potatoes and pour gravy [...]
I hope and pray that each of you had a wonderful and healthy Thanksgiving feast! We had a lovely meal, sharing about all the things in our lives that we are thankful for. What a joyful day we have had! I have a new and exciting surprise waiting for you all next week! Be sure [...]
If you are in or around Dayton, I will be doing another cooking segment on Friday morning! Fox 45 at 8:45 am! Watch if you’re not out shopping! Here’s My Thanksgiving Cost Breakdown Turkey ($18.77) I did not buy the turkey this year, Big Thanks to my MIL! But if I had, this is what [...]
Winners of the DiPaloSelects.com Pasta and Sauce Dinner Giveaway are… 47 – Melissa who said, “Mmmm….pasta with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Or maybe a baked ziti. I love pasta!” 4 – Angel who said, “I’d make baked ziti, I made it for 2 families at church over the last few weeks, and have been craving [...]
Thank you Gayle for pointing me to this recipe! Rice + Lentils = Complete Protein, and a cheap one too! Ingredients 1 cup rice, uncooked ($.20) 1 cup green lentils, uncooked ($.50) 1/2 of an onion, finely chopped ($.20) 1 small can Muir Glen tomato paste (free!) Watch for Muir Glen tomato paste to go [...]
Monday – Lentil Burritos Tuesday – Cranberry Stew Wednesday – Dinner with family Thursday – Turkey, GF Cornbread Stuffing, Regular Stuffing, Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Walnut topped Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Yeast Rolls, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie (Although I have not done exact calculations, I estimate that this will cost $45 for 7 people) Friday [...]
This made for a perfect after church meal. Quick and easy…well, only if you bake the potatoes before you leave for church! Leftovers tonight. Ingredients 6-8 medium white potatoes ($.75) Potatoes are cheap everywhere right now! 2-4 T butter ($.35) Salt and pepper 2 heads of broccoli ($1) 2 cups cheese ($1.22) There is a [...]
