This dish sorta turned into an experiment. I started with a plan in mind. And it kept changing as I found new things in the fridge to add to the dish! I needed to use the eggplant and cubanelle peppers I picked from the garden this week. And I had 2 green tomatoes in the fridge (more on the green tomato situation in the next garden update!). Why not throw … [Read more...]
Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup
Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup Quick and easy! 1 small yellow onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 4 cups water15 oz can black beans, drained 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup quick-cooking barleyHandful fresh basil, chopped (or use 1 tsp dried basil)Salt and pepper to taste1 medium green pepper, choppedDollops of sour … [Read more...]
Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad
Tonight's meal is based on this recipe from Amy at Mom Advice. To be honest, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about pasta on lettuce. I was quite pleasantly surprised! We both really enjoyed it. And there's plenty leftover for my "Chicken Caesar Pasta" lunch tomorrow! Because the Caesar dressing has milk in it, I separated out this dish for the boys and gave them Italian … [Read more...]
National Eat Together Week
That's right! This week is National Eat Together Week! Eating together as a family is very important to us! So when I heard about how the folks from The Other White Meat set out to encourage families to eat together AND to help fight hunger by partnering with Feeding America (a hunger relief charity), I had to share with you all! Here's how you can help...and … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
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...]