This tomato and feta salad is so simple to make and so pretty to look at that it's become that special potluck dish we take to every party and family event. People rave over it and everyone wants the recipe, I can even get most of the kids to eat it - I still have one that resists anything with green in it, and one that just doesn't do cheese. It only takes a few minutes … [Read more...]
“No Thought Dinner” – What’s Yours?
I've been working what feels like round the clock, preparing for the release of the new grocery savings app, Favado. (Read more about it here.) I'm working with an amazing team at Savings.com, to get this app out into the world and into the hands of grocery shoppers across the country! That being said, I have less than the tiniest sliver of brain space left for meal planning … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pasta Casserole
This quick and easy recipe for Pumpkin Pasta Casserole is perfect for chilly, fall evenings. If you are a gardener, you may only have to buy 2 ingredients to make this recipe: pasta and cheese. If you aren't a gardener, it is still frugal as most of the produce is on sale right now. You can't taste the pumpkin in the casserole. It adds a natural sweetness, nutrients, … [Read more...]
Sweet n Sour Beef n Cabbage Tacos
Holy delicious...that's what my husband exclaimed upon first bite. He's been my food critic all along this crazy blogging adventures, and every now and again we hit a winner. And he wasn't the only one raving about these. Just looking at the photo now and remembering how much I enjoyed them is making my salivate. If I didn't already dinner in the slow cooker, these would be on … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa
If you are in need of a gluten free breakfast to enjoy this fall, here you go. Quinoa makes for a fantastic breakfast...as it is packed with protein and doesn't leave you wanting more, like a bowl of cereal can. Mix in some pumpkin and fall spices and you've got the perfect warm meal for a crisp cool morning. (Also, this is a great way to use just part of a can of pumpkin. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
I <3 homemade cookies. And I wish I made them more. I really wish I made these more...all my favorite flavors of fall...in cookie form. While it's still humid and up in the 90s some days, we have had a few "tastes of fall" and cool, crisp mornings. I often make pumpkin muffins or pumpkin oatmeal or pumpkin quinoa (recipe coming Friday!) and find that I have a little … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger Rice
This Cheeseburger Rice recipe is so easy to throw together after a long day and a great bonus is that it's naturally gluten free in case anyone in your family has a gluten intolerance. One of the best things about this meal is that it's very inexpensive to throw together and most of the ingredients you should have in your fridge and pantry already. Cheeseburger … [Read more...]
Broiled Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
How to Broil Ribs and a Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe I scored a great deal on boneless pork ribs and made plans to grill them. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with my plans. Fall arrived last weekend at our house and brought high winds and rain with it, so my plans for barbecue ribs was shifted from the grill to my oven where I broiled them. Broiling … [Read more...]
Italian Meatloaf
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is an easy meatloaf that is very freezer friendly, so whip up a double batch to enjoy one tonight and one for another night! Our family adored this meal...the flavor from the spaghetti sauce sends the flavor meter high in this meatloaf! A perfect and inexpensive 'meat and … [Read more...]
Black Bean Chili
A quick, easy, and freezer friendly recipe for Black Bean Chili! Black Bean Chili So filling and comforting on chilly nights! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 15 oz. cans black beans, drained1 15 oz. cans tomato sauce1-2 Tbsp chili powderSalt and pepper to tasteOptional, about cup shredded cheeseServe with mashed … [Read more...]