A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]
Printable Coupons
A few great printable coupons that are out there: $2 off Huggies Pull Ups $1/3 Libby's Canned Veggies and $1/5 Del Monte Canned Veggies (this coupon was also in this week's newspaper...hold onto them until a sale to really save while you stock up for winter soups and stews!) And be sure to stop by Smart Source and Coupons.com for more great printables! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes
Because I was able to get another box of raspberries for $.98 on Monday, leftover from last week's sale, I had to get these pancakes made and marked off the "Stock the Freezer" list! As I was making them, I kept thinking to myself...chocolate for breakfast? Really? I wasn't sure how I felt about that. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for chocolate. But somehow for breakfast, it … [Read more...]
Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Roast
This is a great sauce - I mixed it up, poured it over a beef roast, and let the slow cooker take care of the rest. Time to prep slow cooker: 2 minutes. Served with some baked sweet potatoes. Time to prep potatoes to bake: 2 minutes. And some steamed green beans from the garden (they keep coming and coming and coming...) Time to prep: 5 minutes. Seriously, a … [Read more...]
How to Bake Butternut Squash
Are you intimidated by the butternut squash you see in the produce section? But intrigued at how cheap they are in the fall and winter months?! Let me help you learn how to make butternut squash. I'm seeing glimpses of fall all around us. Red and orange leaves on our neighbors tree. Cool mornings. Acorn bits all over our yard. Fatter squirrels. And … [Read more...]
Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. Perhaps with some fruit like grapes, apples or my favorite, pineapple. I've had a small can of mandarin oranges glaring at my from the cupboard...as if it says, what are you going to do with me? Put you into an Asian chicken salad, of course! Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. … [Read more...]
Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole
If you are ever in need of an UBER frugal meal, here you go! Not only was this quite tasty, dinner really doesn't get much cheaper than this. And we had leftovers. Which will probably end up in a tortilla with some salsa! Again, thanks to Gayle at the Grocery Cart Challenge for leading me to this great recipe! Note: When I pulled this from the oven, before adding … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits
I made drop biscuits this afternoon and we're having them with baked chicken drumsticks and green beans from the garden. But I'm just sharing the drop biscuit recipe with ya tonight! Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits So easy and delicious! 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt4 Tbsp butter or margarine (I … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Today is Thursday. That means I'm doubling up the dinner recipe and putting half in the freezer! I plan to do this every Thursday until baby boy #3 arrives. I chose Thursday because its my "lightest" day and I can spend some extra time in the kitchen. This recipe from Carrie at Carrie's Cooking called for a ground beef, green peppers and onions mix...so I decided that I'd … [Read more...]
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce and Salsa
I had a surplus of about $25 from my August grocery budget. I decided to go on a "tomato spree." The farmer's market just down the road from me offers a "You Pick" price for Roma tomatoes of $.69/lb. Not too bad. Plus we (yes, I took the kids for "the experience") got to have a little fun and learn about "good" and "bad" tomatoes! All that you see above (2 habanero … [Read more...]