Y'all...if I ever write a 'feeding teenage boys on a budget' cookbook or satire in the future, this will be the headline recipe. It's super filling, super delicious, and super budget friendly. Whenever I use a more expensive ingredient, in this case andouille sausage, I work hard to come up with or find a recipe that calls for other inexpensive ingredients to keep it balanced … [Read more...]
Herbed Goat Cheese Chicken
Y'all. This is divine. Seriously...we all polished our plates. And I had to hide the extra piece I made so we could have it for lunch. Except Steve found it and took it for his lunch...knowing full well I wanted some for leftovers too. I teased him about it...and decided that this might become a weekly 'chicken and rice' meal for us. This one is definite a 'budget gourmet' … [Read more...]
Simple Meatballs
Here's a great quick and easy recipe for Simple Meatballs! The reason this recipe is excellent is because it uses so few ingredients and it's easy to fit into a special diet such as paleo or a gluten free diet. Easy and delicious meatballs - perfect for pasta or potatoes! Simple Meatballs Easy and delicious meatballs - perfect for pasta or … [Read more...]
Orange Peel Thai Chicken
I love the taste of orange peel Thai simmer sauce on chicken! Have you tried it? It's bursting with flavor! And, this recipe is easily frozen, which makes it an easy dish for busy weeknights! Orange Peel Thai Chicken Skip the pricey take out and make this homemade dish instead! 2 cups brown or white rice1 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. boneless skinless chicken … [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...]
Arborio & Mushroom Fall Side Dish
Y'all. I went through my about 8 different titles before settling on the "side dish" addition. It started as salad...but that was before I tasted it warm. Then I decided that salad was the wrong and perhaps pilaf would be better. But then I tasted it after it had chilled. And I was back to salad. Then I thought this would make the perfect lunch for a chilly fall day. But it's … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
There is something so satisfying about creating a frugal recipe that the whole family loves. Especially when that recipes helps you make a dent in the zucchini harvest! This recipe makes use of several vegetables from the garden: zucchinis, tomatoes, corn, onions, and peppers. All of the garden veggies make it an especially frugal dish. However, if you didn't garden this … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sesame Ginger Chicken
So this is totally Type A nerdy...but I've totally been "practicing" for back to school time. The older boys start school on Monday, and little-middle starts preschool after Labor Day. So we've been trying to get back to a more normal "eat dinner time," which has been completely erratic all summer (as it should be). I've also been running the boys around all over town for all … [Read more...]
How to Bake Brown Rice in the Oven
Easy Way to Cook Brown Rice in the Oven Friends...I'm baking brown rice these days. For years, I'd made it on the stovetop, as that's how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice cooker. I've only been using my rice cooker for a few months, but I love it. It cooks the rice so beautifully, and the clean up is … [Read more...]
Tilapia with Pan Roasted Tomato & Pesto Sauce
If you want dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes...this recipe is for you! While the tilapia is baking, the sauce is roasting in the pan...put it all together 10 minutes later...and boom. Ka-boom. Served with a side of bread and some veggies...supper in minutes, y'all. Tilapia with Pan Roasted Tomato & Pesto Sauce This recipe looks super fancy, … [Read more...]