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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Broccoli Tuna Casserole
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Honey Baked Lentils
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Quick Beef Burrito Skillet
A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients. Get this added to your next meal plan. Quick Beef Burrito Skillet A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients! 1 lb. ground beef1 packet taco seasoning15 oz. can red kidney beans1 cup salsa1 cup water4 corn tortillas (cut in 1 … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
So I had a reader send in her recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings that sounds amazing, but I had to make a few modifications since we can't eat cream of soups or biscuits. I included a cost breakdown of her recipe as well below. Here is how I made my version "from scratch"... Slow Cooker Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings 1.5 lbs chicken … [Read more...]
Banana Stuffed French Toast
So I'm doing a little research today. I wanted to see how the really "dry" GF bread would do as "stuffed french toast"...This recipe is gluten free, casien free, and soy free. (I have added in parenthesis the options using milk and wheat bread.) We'll see how the boys like it for breakfast tomorrow! This works beautifully with dried out GF bread. Banana … [Read more...]
Lentil Burritos
The ultimate rice and beans budget recipe - Lentil Burritos! Rice and Lentils together make up a "complete protein" - making for a perfectly balanced and filling meal. All for under $5! Lentil Burritos Lentil Burritos - the ultimate rice and beans budget recipe! This ultra affordable recipe is made up of rice, lentils, and other affordable … [Read more...]
Broccoli Topped Potatoes
This made for a perfect after church meal. Quick and easy...well, only if you bake the potatoes before you leave for church! Leftovers tonight. Broccoli Topped Potatoes Such an easy meal! 6-8 medium white potatoes 2-4 Tbsp butterSalt and pepper, to taste2 heads of broccoli 2 cups cheese1/2 pineapple Pierce potatoes. Bake in baking dish for 1 hour at … [Read more...]
Rice and Bean Soup
On to the soup...Rice and Bean Soup...aka "Cupboard Soup," as in use what you've got in the cupboard...aka "Oops, don't have any split peas, so can't make split pea soup Soup"...So, yes I am not prepared for this one! Totally thought there were split peas in the cupboard, but there weren't, so we improvise... Rice and Bean Soup The perfect way to use ingredients in … [Read more...]