With plenty of opportunities for luncheons and brunches coming up, don't overlook the chance to make an easy quiche. It's also a simple and frugal, last-minute supper to pull together. Especially if you already have store-bought, frozen pie shells on hand. The secret to its good taste is the pepper jack cheese. Plus, it's my grandmother's recipe, so you know it's extra … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Baked Rosemary Garlic Chicken
I like to tuck things into chicken thighs. (Exhibit A - Grilled Salsa Chicken & Exhibit B - Grilled Marinara Chicken) I realize that this might sound strange, but it's how I cook with chicken thighs...when I'm not cooking them in the slow cooker. The other day I was planning to fix some chicken thighs in the slow cooker with a couple garlic cloves and some rosemary from … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Quesadillas
I love the versatility of quesadillas. I love the different filling options and the different cooking options. If you're in the mood for a smokey quesadilla, you can make one on the grill. If you prefer to use a skillet or griddle to get that perfectly browned and crispy tortilla, then go with that option. Or you could always just put one into a sandwich/panini/quesadilla … [Read more...]
Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells
My oldest child was born while my husband was deployed in the first gulf war. Our squadron's support group organized dinners for me every night until my husband returned 4 weeks later. But that is not all. Whoever brought me dinner packed a lunch for me to enjoy the next day. Seriously. I have been paying that amazing gift forward for the last 20 years. One of my favorite … [Read more...]
Using Your Kitchen Shears
My kitchen shears might just be the most underutilized tool that I have in my kitchen. I'm hoping to use them more this summer! A few of their uses... 1. Chicken - Cutting up whole chicken into parts before cooking. Cutting chicken breasts or chicken thighs into bite size pieces before cooking. 2. Fresh herbs - Quickly snip cilantro stems from the leaves. Roll up some … [Read more...]
Minestrone Casserole
This Minestrone Casserole is a must-try recipe! All the loveliness of Minestrone Soup...in casserole form. The beans, the pasta, the veggies, the cheese. Without a drop of broth! This one didn't last long at our house. (And for those of you dairy-free folks, I actually made half with cheese for Steve to have for dinner and lunch the next day...and made the … [Read more...]
Pizza Penne Bake
There comes a time in every home cooks life when you really, really, really have a hankering for pizza. Except dinner is in 30 minutes. And you have no store bought dough. And no time at all to put together a dough, let it rise, etc. Might I suggest this pizza bake as an alternative?! It's sure to cure that craving and it can be on the table in 30 minutes or less! Here's … [Read more...]
7 Recipes to Use Up Your Leftover Ham
Easter. The Cross. The Ressurection. Family. Worship. Celebration. Food. Ham. Potatoes. Asparagus. Carrots. Pies. Puddings. Cheesecake. I can almost taste that delicious, sweet, salty, perfectly baked ham. Can't you? I love gathering around the table. I love gathering around the table with family. I love gathering around the table with family and catching up, … [Read more...]
Sharon’s Bacon and Egg Wraps
A great weekend breakfast, or for one of those weekdays when you don't have to rush out to school, playdate or appointments! And would make a great "brinner" too! Ingredients Jennie O fully cooked Turkey Bacon (half of a 12 oz. pkg.) $1.40 Ortega flour tortillas (10 pk.) $1.99 1 dozen eggs $1.69 3 pounds of potatoes $1.40 Shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) … [Read more...]
5 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Nutrition in Your Daily Diet
1. Ground flaxseed - We started adding ground flaxseed to our diets back when Ryan was struggling with speech delays. After much research, I learned that ground flaxseed is full of Omega 3s, which are great for brain (and speech) development. Whole flaxseed is less expensive than pre-ground flaxseed and can be ground in a coffee grinder. It does go rancid quickly, so I don't … [Read more...]