I was at a church brunch recently and the ladies at my table started talking about egg casseroles. It was fun to hear everyone's take on them for both sides - the cooking them and the eating them. After listening contentedly for a few minutes, I chimed in with a few thoughts myself. I love to add some flare to my egg casseroles whether it be a particular spice, or a bold and … [Read more...]
Bean and Cheese Sandwiches
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I'll be having these for lunch tomorrow! Molletes. (Pronounced, moy-ette-s.) Please pardon my incorrect breakdown of the sounds. Grammar, sounds and pronunciation are not my forte! Molletes are traditional Mexican sandwiches, and my spicy version is the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a little kick! Enjoy!!! Cinco … [Read more...]
Cheesy Spinach Quiche
With plenty of opportunities for luncheons and brunches coming up, don't overlook the chance to make an easy quiche. It's also a simple and frugal, last-minute supper to pull together. Especially if you already have store-bought, frozen pie shells on hand. The secret to its good taste is the pepper jack cheese. Plus, it's my grandmother's recipe, so you know it's extra … [Read more...]
7 Recipes to Use Up Your Leftover Ham
Easter. The Cross. The Ressurection. Family. Worship. Celebration. Food. Ham. Potatoes. Asparagus. Carrots. Pies. Puddings. Cheesecake. I can almost taste that delicious, sweet, salty, perfectly baked ham. Can't you? I love gathering around the table. I love gathering around the table with family. I love gathering around the table with family and catching up, … [Read more...]
Sharon’s Bacon and Egg Wraps
A great weekend breakfast, or for one of those weekdays when you don't have to rush out to school, playdate or appointments! And would make a great "brinner" too! Ingredients Jennie O fully cooked Turkey Bacon (half of a 12 oz. pkg.) $1.40 Ortega flour tortillas (10 pk.) $1.99 1 dozen eggs $1.69 3 pounds of potatoes $1.40 Shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) … [Read more...]
5 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Nutrition in Your Daily Diet
1. Ground flaxseed - We started adding ground flaxseed to our diets back when Ryan was struggling with speech delays. After much research, I learned that ground flaxseed is full of Omega 3s, which are great for brain (and speech) development. Whole flaxseed is less expensive than pre-ground flaxseed and can be ground in a coffee grinder. It does go rancid quickly, so I don't … [Read more...]
Cashew Caramel Brownies
I have had these brownies bookmarked since I started this whole "dessert of the month" thing back in January. And when it came time for a sleepover this past Friday night, I thought a pan of these was in order! Now the question...was I making these for the kids, or for me?! (5 boys, 6 & under...husband out watching the hockey game with a friend...a pan full of … [Read more...]
Fruit Smoothie Popsicles
Whenever we have fruit that doesn't get eaten before it starts to droop we store it in the freezer until we can use it at a later date. Bananas are super easy to freeze right in their own peel and we store strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe and other leftover fruit in plastic freezer bags for use in breads, pancakes, smoothies and these fabulous popsicles. They taste like … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Frittata
Do you ever end up with just a couple handfuls of spaghetti noodles?! And you don't know what to do with them?! Several weeks ago the boys had MRIs. It happens every year. This year, they asked if I thought Ryan could do the MRI without sedation. He would have the chance to watch a movie through the "magic googles" and would get to wear heavy headphones to both hear the … [Read more...]
Spicy Mexican Omelet
I'm often asked during news interviews and radio interviews..."Is this really possible to do this $5 Dinners thing?" And my typical reply is... "Of course, a key part of this whole frugal cooking business is being creative with the ingredients that you get on sale, or even discounted, from the grocery store. If you score a fabulous deal on butternut squash and you don't know … [Read more...]