Homemade guacamole with homemade corn tortilla chips is the best snack there ever was! Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips Simple and superb! 2 avocados2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Rotel tomatoes2 Tbsp sour cream (omit if GFCFSF, tastes great without it!)1 tsp salt Scoop out flesh from avocado. Smash with fork.Add crushed … [Read more...]
Spicy Lentil Chili
So I totally wasn't thinking that yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday when I made my menu plan last week! We were set to have lentils and rice. I jazzed it up as best I could! Spicy Lentil Chili Ingredients 1 cup green lentils ($.25) 1/2 cup split peas ($.15) 4 cups water 3 cloves garlic, crushed ($.10) 5 green onions ($.40) 1 can Rotel … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Peppers
I've done it! I've really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn't sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn't get the green peppers on sale the meal would be way over. I was right! Even if they had been on sale, I think I'd still have gone over! Oh well. Can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Potatoes
It's been a busy day around here! To set the record straight, I did not risk my life and go out for diapers at CVS and Valentine's pencils at Wags in this dreadful snow storm! I went before "it" hit. Just took me a few days to blog about it! Here's my marked down beef...And I had a coupon for it too! Coupons are ESSENTIAL to my $5 meals. Many of my meals would not be … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes
A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. 2 1/2 lb. pork shoulder roast Salt, pepper and garlic powder 6 red potatoes1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1 tsp minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste2 cups frozen veggies Place … [Read more...]
Mexican Bean Soup with Spanish Rice
Mystery Soup Revealed!!! I TOTALLY forgot to actually add the soup to the menu, therefore did not have any items for said "mystery soup"on my grocery list, so this is really "pantry soup!" Mexican Bean Soup with Spanish Rice A comforting meal with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry! 1 cup rice6 oz tomato sauce 1 packet Casa … [Read more...]
Orange Cinnamon Pork Chops
Tonight's meal was supposed to be pulled pork sandwiches. But, since I did not make the pork roast the other night, I don't have any leftover pork to make pulled pork sandwiches. So I went scrounging around in my freezer and came up with this meal. Colorful and well balanced! Orange Cinnamon Pork Chops Spice up your next pork chop night with this recipe! 4 … [Read more...]
Dominican Rice and Beans
I'm back in my kitchen! It feels great to be back! Here is the best recipe that I can remember for making Dominican Rice and Beans. I'm not sure there's an "exact" recipe for these anywhere, as they are made everyday for lunch. They're just made. I watched and helped out a few times...so we'll see how it goes! I am no expert, so if you know better or have any tips, let us … [Read more...]
Spaghetti
A kid favorite! I was recently asked how the boys were liking all these fun and different meals! They do a good job I'd say! My little guy will eat just about anything. Although you wouldn't know it because he's a skinny little guy (inherited his daddy's metabolism!). My big guy is a little more finicky, but he'll try most things. So I thought I'd go back to one of their … [Read more...]
Chili-Cornbread Cups
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