I have a great 14" baking stone that makes the perfect amount of pizza for us! Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Learn how to make the best homemade pepperoni pizza 1 cup water2 tbsp olive oil3 cups flour 1 packet yeast 1 tsp salt1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp sugar8 oz. jar pizza sauce 30 pepperoni2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese 4 whole carrots … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili 1 cup cooked red and black beans (mixed) ($.30)1/2 green pepper and 1/2 red pepper, chopped ($.75)1/2 onion, chopped ($.30)1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes ($.69)1 small can tomato sauce ($.33)1-2 cloves garlic ($.10)Chili Powder ($.59) or other favorite spicy spicessalt and pepper1/2 cup shredded cheese ($.42)1 Zucchini, sliced ($.79)olive … [Read more...]
Garden Fresh Pasta Dinner
Garden Fresh Pasta Dinner Pasta plus veggies from the garden - simplest dinner ever! 12 oz. box bowtie pasta 3 tomatoes from the garden (diced)3 basil leaves (chopped)4 Tbsp olive oil2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese2-3 tsp minced garlic1 zucchini (sliced)2 Tbsp butter (melted) Marinate diced tomatoes and basil in EVOO and garlic. Add a splash … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks for Kids and Toddlers
We are very limited in the "snack" foods that we can buy because the boys have an oat (not wheat) and soy allergy. In a way this has been a blessing because it has forced me to buy them snacks that don't contain soy, and therefore don't contain perservatives, hydrogenated oils. Perservatives, hydrogenated oils and "soy lechitin" are the best and cheapest way for companies to … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
So I remember doing "genetics" experiments with fruit flies in AP Biology in high school. They did not teach me what to do about them when they appear in my kitchen. You know how quickly they multiply...so they are definitely beating me! The only food that I leave out on the counter is bananas. They ripen too quickly in the fridge. I see the little boogers on the … [Read more...]
Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken
I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you all as we enter into a season of unending beauty (and leaf raking!)... Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you! 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken1 cup wild rice 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Lentils
This is a CHEAP as it gets!!! Enjoy this "Rice and Beans Budget meal" - rather "Rice and Lentils Budget meal" ;) Sweet and Sour Lentils simple, scrumptious budget friendly meal made with rice and lentils 1 cup lentils2.5 cups water1 tsp salt1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp minced garlic1 smalle white onion (chopped)1 cup … [Read more...]
Taco Soup and Sweet Watermelon
I know this is a popular one! Here's how I do it and how much it costs me! This one can be stretched with more rice and 1 more can of tomatoes for lots of leftovers! Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef ($.90) 1-2 cans whole tomatoes ($.59) 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies ($.65) 1/2 cup rice, uncooked ($.10) 1 taco seasoning packet ($.33) (Or make your own taco … [Read more...]
Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos
Growing up in South Texas, I was a regular customer at Taco Cabana! Can I get a shout out from all you TC lovers? We would go there daily for lunch, and maybe even for dinner the same night. Had to get our "bean and cheese" fix and then enjoy their delicious tortillas and queso! This is my tribute to TC...except a little on the healthier side! Potato, Egg and Cheese … [Read more...]
Spaghetti
Little guys LOVE spaghetti! Always a kid favorite...pssssghetti! So I had a cucumber that I needed to use up, as we will be out of town for the holiday weekend! Since I don't prefer cucumbers by themselves, I threw on some sour cream "sauce" to make it a bit tastier. I also love to soak them in balsamic vinegar! Normally we eat broccoli or green beans with our … [Read more...]