From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Menu Plan Monday – December 1st

November 30, 2008

Monday – Happy Birthday Hubs, we’re going out! Kids will eat leftover GF Pizza and broccoli with our babysitter!
Tuesday – Honey Dijon Fish (Thanks Kathleen!) with Rice and Green Beans
Wednesday – Cheese Enchiladas (Thanks Rhonda!), Black Beans and Spanish Rice
Thursday – Chicken and Dumplings (Thanks Renee!)
Friday – Beef Skillet Burrito with Corn (Thanks Kristen!)
Saturday – [...]

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December Menu Plan

November 29, 2008

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 [...]

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 28, 2008

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 over the [...]

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Our Thanksgiving 2008 Feast

November 27, 2008

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 to [...]

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Thanksgiving Meal Cost Breakdown

November 26, 2008

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 it would have [...]

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Cranberry Stew

November 25, 2008

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 it again! [...]

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Lentil Burritos

November 24, 2008

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 on sale for less than [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – November 24

November 23, 2008

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 – Turkey Pot Pie
Saturday – [...]

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Broccoli Topped Potatoes

November 23, 2008

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 Shortcuts.com coupon for Kroger shredded cheese.
1/2 [...]

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Apple Walnut Pork with Green Beans and Wild Rice

November 22, 2008

So there was a BOGO (buy one get one free) internet printable coupon not too long ago for Uncle Bens wild rice boxes. I grabbed 2 boxes knowing that there was a “seasoning packet” inside. I bought them so I could have a warm “wild rice” meal sometime this fall…and what a perfect day!
 
 
Confession: I [...]

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