I'm in serious comfort food mode with all the cold weather that we've been having, and these Company Pork Chops are a family favorite dish. We call them Company Pork Chops because it's easy to make a whole bunch and you can visit with your company while the chops are baking in the oven. We often make this dish using cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix, but the … [Read more...]
Cheesy Tuna Pasta
A cheesy twist to tuna and noodles. A recipe from Costco Meal Plan #2. Cheesy Tuna Pasta 1 lb. spaghetti noodles or other pasta4 Tbsp butter4 Tbsp flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheese2 7 oz. cans tuna1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper to tasteabout 1 lb. frozen Green Beans or corn Boil the pasta noodles as … [Read more...]
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix
Hey y'all! The boys were begging (seriously, begging) for hot cocoa the other night. So in an attempt to appease their pleading, I stumbled across an amazing "homemade dairy free hot cocoa mix." Most (if not all) store bought cocoa mix contains dry milk of some kind, so I never get it for them. But this mix that I blended up is simple and perfect, plus it tastes great in both … [Read more...]
Tips For Cooking With Wine
One of the more frugal tips I’ve learned is to have a cheap bottle of wine on hand. A cheap bottle of white wine, even the box ‘o wines, can make so many different things taste wonderful, in a pinch. Let me share some of my favorites with you: Fruit Salad Glaze: Mix honey and wine until it has the consistency of a glaze. Throw in some cinnamon to taste. Chop up fruits like … [Read more...]
Easy Stromboli Recipe
Busy weeknights, simple lunch time, a favorite for all time. My friend Kim's stromboli recipe is an easy way to fill tummies. I usually keep it simple with shredded cheese and turkey pepperoni for filling. But you can make it heartier with lunch meat like Kim does. This recipe is easily adaptable according to how cheesy you and your family prefer your stromboli. I … [Read more...]
Best $5 Dinners Recipes from 2012
Alright y'all. These are in no particular order. Just some of everyone's favorites from this past year... Enjoy! 10. Burrito Cups 9. Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese 8. Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal (with GF version) 7. Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas 6. BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes 5. Cheeseburger n Fries Kebabs 4. Mashed … [Read more...]
Roast Beef Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe is fast and easy to prepare, especially if you use leftovers from your holiday dinners. Shepherd's Pie is often made using ground beef, but it is an especially delicious way to use up leftover roast. You can also use leftover vegetables and top it with leftover mashed potatoes if you have them on hand. If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, make mashed … [Read more...]
Split Pea and Asparagus Soup with Parmesan-Garlic Toast
Warm and cozy. Deliciously filling. A savory winter soup, pureed to perfection... So this meal went down two ways at our dinner table...One way for my bowl, and another for Steve's bowl. Steve wanted the dip his Parmesan-Garlic Toast in the soup, almost scooping it out. I, on the other hand, preferred eating the soup with a crouton-version of the toast (see photo … [Read more...]
Holiday Salad
Looking for a quick and easy side dish to bring for Christmas dinner? Try my favorite Holiday salad. It takes minutes to put together and looks great! Holiday Salad Yield - 12+ side dish servings Preparation Time - 15 minutes Cooking Time - 0 minutes Ingredients 2 heads of red or green leaf lettuce, washed and dried 1 medium red onion, diced 6 oz. container … [Read more...]
Pecan Streusel Stuffed Egg Nog French Toast Bake
Christmas Morning Casseroles. So many options, so many choices. Tradition vs. something new. (I just added a few casserole ideas to my "Holiday Food" board on Pinterest.) Here's one for this year. Or next, if you've already got this year's figured out. (If you're into trying new ones!) It's a basic stuffed french toast bake. That I hopped up with pecan streusel, … [Read more...]