Learn the hacks for how to roast asparagus to perfection - and it'll be your new favorite side dish. I love asparagus. And I especially love it when it's on sale for $.99/lb. Because then I'll actually buy it! Hooray for saving money on produce. When it is on sale at that price (or close to it), I'll get enough for 2-3 meals that week. The … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta
I've been waiting. And waiting. And waiting...to try this pasta! A l-o-n-g time ago, I made some Spinach Pesto from the garden. And it's been patiently waiting in the freezer for me. To eat it! *I wish I had not waited until now!* The reason I've been waiting...I didn't think the boys would go for "green pasta" for dinner. They like green foods. Broccoli, peas, green … [Read more...]
Grilled Pineapple Orange Chicken
There is just something about grilled chicken. It's so.... What is it? It's so.... Tender on the inside, and a bit crisp on the outside. It's so......perfect. This is a simple marinade for any kind of chicken. It gave the chicken a lovely, sorta sweet, flavor! Grilled Pineapple Orange Chicken Grilled chicken - tender on the inside, and a bit crisp on the … [Read more...]
Grilled Garlic Bread
So I have thing for rosemary. And another thing for chocolate. But have I told you about my thing for garlic and garlic bread??? This thing might be greater than the other things. I *big huge puffy heart* garlic. I *pumping heart emoticon* garlic. And garlic bread, well...I could eat piece after piece. Loaf after loaf. But now grilled garlic bread...I think … [Read more...]
Open Grill – Grilling Resources and Recipes
It's early April. It's HOT outside. It's time to open the grill. And start grilling! Favorite Grilling Recipes How to Grill Corn Grilled Garlic Bread Tips for the PERFECT Grilled Burgers Kebab Party Grilled Eggplant Panini with Rosemary Garlic Aioli Grilled Salmon All Recipes from the Grill Do you have a favorite grilling recipe?!? I'd love to … [Read more...]
Salsa, Black Bean and Beef Skillet Dinner
This totally qualifies as a Pantry Staples meal. Beef + Black Beans + Salsa + Rice = simple, crazy cheap, yet delicious meal. Hope you enjoy this super simple 'pantry staples' dinner that you might even be able to make tonight...without having to run to the store! Salsa, Black Bean and Beef Skillet Dinner The perfect "straight from the pantry" dinner! … [Read more...]
Mexican Beef Quinoa Skillet
Alrighty y'all! Tonight's recipe comes from faithful reader Marilyn! And I've got another similar one that I'll share tomorrow night. This week might turn into "Skillet Dinner Week"...or it might not?!??!? (Hint: I've got some great grilling recipes coming your way!) So if it rains...and you can't get out to the grill, stay in and make these skillet dinners … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti
Sneaky chef concept here. In a not-so-sneaky way! This has become my "go to meal" lately...for those days when a curve ball gets thrown at me...and my brain can't seem to form a coherent thought...much less a plan for dinner. This meal is a one pot meal. Starch, protein, veggies. All in one pot. Easy to make, easy to clean up. Even if it's not so sneaky. It's … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinners Pantry Staples Recipes and Shopping List
*** UPDATED FOR CORONAVIRUS Pantry Cooking... Below is a list of recipes that you can make from Pantry Staple Ingredients. I've also included the full recipe, as well as a shopping list to go with it! Pantry Staples Recipe List Ranch Chicken Wraps from Kimberly W. Tex-Mex Soup with Homemade Tortilla Chips from Stacey Chicken Zucchini Bake from Carol … [Read more...]
Sausage Jambalaya with Salad
This is a guest recipe! . I love cooking from scratch when I can, but there are some days when quick and easy is a must. Zatarain's jambalaya mix is delicious right out of the box, and when it goes on sale I stock up for this quick and frugal meal. Pair it with a green salad for a perfect dinner! Sausage Jambalaya with Salad a simple, sem-homemade dinner that … [Read more...]