Well kids...when FRESH salmon fillets are on sale for $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon The best thing to make when salmon is on … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce – Potluck Kebab Party
Friday night we had a little gathering to celebrate a milestone. A BIG milestone! I finished the cookbook manuscript! That's reason to celebrate, right??? Check out all this goodness... Bacon Wrapped Onion Kebabs Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around a "stack" of onions. Brush with favorite BBQ sauce. Grill! Delish! Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with … [Read more...]
July 4th Smoothie
Here's a Red White and Blue smoothie for you all to try this holiday weekend! It turns a magnificent purple color when blended! July 4th Smoothie A healthy and fresh patriotic treat! 1 banana1 cup milk, rice milk or yogurt6 large strawberries1 cup blueberries2 Tbsp ground flaxseed ((optional))2 Tbsp favorite sweetener (honey, agave syrup or sugar (I used … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Garden Vegetables
I had a beef shoulder roast stashed in the freezer that I plan to use for 2 meals this week. The roast was almost 2.5 lbs...too much for our family. I'll use the other half of the beef roast on Thursday when I make a Beef Stroganoff. Cubed beef to be used in the stroganoff, other portion of the roast to be sliced and eaten now! I'm keeping the cost low on this meal by … [Read more...]
Beef, Snap Pea and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Here's the deal on proteins...I try to keep our protein source under $2.50 for each meal, as I can typically get in a starch and veggies for less than $2.50 to round out the meal at $5...so when I come across a gem like this at the store, I'm sure to snag it up! s$1.85 for a package of stirfry beef, and I can certainly make a stirfry meal for less than $5! Also, I used … [Read more...]
Fruit Salad
These days I'm trying to cut as many corners as I can without sacrificing the quality and healthiness factor of our food. I've decided to make a fruit salad twice a week with the different fruits that I find on sale each week in the produce department. I find myself cutting up a different piece of fruit every day for lunch and another for a snack. Not really the most … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad
I do believe I have DIED AND GONE TO SALAD HEAVEN! Seriously, it's divine! When I first saw this recipe last week, I wanted to reach through my computer screen for a taste. Then I made a few small modifications to her recipe, like using spinach from the garden, omitting the mushrooms (I'm not the biggest mushroom fan!) and adding pepper to my bacon, instead of … [Read more...]
Raspberry Mint Tea
I noticed that the mint plant that I hijacked got from my friend's yard is really taking off and wondered...hmmm...what can I do with all this mint??? Tea, of course! And perfect...I've got raspberries in the freezer. Raspberry Mint Tea Simple and delightful! 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries8 mint leaves1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 gallon tea In … [Read more...]
Mango Raspberry Smoothie
Mango Raspberry Smoothie Fresh, easy, and quick! 1 cup frozen mango1 cup frozen raspberries1/2 cup milk3 1/2 cups of water2 Tbsp ground flaxseed Add fruit, flaxseed, milk and water to blender. Blend! **Note: I did not add any "sweeteners" to this smoothie. I thought it tasted great and both boys drank theirs right up. If you use not so … [Read more...]
Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce
This Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce goes perfectly with these grilled Shrimp Kabobs! I thought I'd try a new sauce for kabobs. Because everything is better with sauce! I intended this for grilled salmon, but ended up making shrimp kabobs. A little experiment if you will! Plus, my first harvest from the garden! Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce I … [Read more...]