Maureen writes... Trying to be the organized mom, I keep a list of our meals, who likes them, what to have as sides, which meats we like & how expensive they are in an excel spreadsheet. I open up the spreadsheet every time I work on our grocery list and meal plan. I do this so we don't keep having the same things over and over, and forget about other things we like. … [Read more...]
Chicken Verde Enchiladas
Alrighty friends...I'm a little stressed! It's only Monday of Back to School Week and my tail is getting kicked already! (Mind you, school doesn't start until Wednesday!) Not only is it back to school with new routines, I'm hostessing a church event, AND I have to get my cookbook edits returned BY Thursday. Needless to say, we'll be lucky if we eat this … [Read more...]
Spicy Onion Burgers
Looking for something to grill this weekend...look no further!!! I've been making all sorts of burgers this summer. As part of my quest to grill more. ('Cause Girls Grill Too, you know!) And this might just be my new favorite. I *think* I enjoyed it better that a Guac-Topped Burger. I *think*. Here's the deal. Make your favorite burger, and while it's grilling, saute … [Read more...]
Stuffed Green Chile Chicken
So I grabbed some green chilies a few weeks ago when I was stocking up (and going over-budget, sigh!)...and I had plans to make a green chile chicken in the slow cooker...but decided to pound out the chicken and roll it around the green chilies instead. I paired this with brown rice, corn kernels and green onions...plus some green beans from the garden. I'm glad I changed my … [Read more...]
Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas seem to be the perfect dinner. I love chicken. I love spinach. I love tortillas. And cheese, oh how I love thee. (I miss cheese. It won't be long until I get to rekindle my relationship with cheese. Story is, I suspect Tyler has a dairy intolerance, so I don't eat much of it these days.) Put it all together...and … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks for Lunchboxes
It's "Back to School" everywhere you look. Supplies. Clothes. Shoes. But have you thought about lunchboxes yet?!? Here are a few snack ideas that you could toss into your kiddos lunchbox along with a sandwich, wrap or leftovers. Pantry Trail Mix Whole Grain Bread with Fruit Spread Homemade Applesauce - Make this in the slow cooker...overnight. Cheese Cubes - Buy … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Breakfast for dinner...a smart way to reduce your grocery budget...simply incorporate 1 of these meals into your weekly meal plan and be on your way to spending less! Making pancakes from scratch has been something I have done for many years! I had lots of fun coming up with (and tasting) a bunch of different pancakes for my Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook. This … [Read more...]
Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
To-may-toes, To-mah-toes...however you want to say it...doesn't matter...as long as you make these fresh, stuffed tomatoes recipe! Got an over abundance of tomatoes?!? Looking for a cool, light and refreshing side...or even a main dish dinner?!? Well, stuffed tomatoes are THE way to go! Below, you'll find the recipe for the avocado stuffed ones pictured … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa
(Please pardon the iPhone photo. Dead camera battery.) I went out yesterday morning to survey the garden...and to make sure it survived our weekend away. I was pleasantly surprised to find lots of red grape-roma tomatoes, and a meal's worth of green beans! I picked some basil, parsley and oregano and then got to work. So we're calling this "Mediterranean" because it has … [Read more...]
Mini Burgers
Dinner is over at Karen's house tonight! She's making mini burgers for us all...sliders, if you will! Ingredients 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup ketchup 1 lb. ground beef Hamburger buns or small rolls Directions Mix first three ingredients up until well blended. Dollop desired amount of ground meat mixture onto hamburger bun. Set the oven on broil. Add … [Read more...]