Learn the hacks for how to roast asparagus to perfection - and it'll be your new favorite side dish. I love asparagus. And I especially love it when it's on sale for $.99/lb. Because then I'll actually buy it! Hooray for saving money on produce. When it is on sale at that price (or close to it), I'll get enough for 2-3 meals that week. The … [Read more...]
Grilled Garlic Bread
So I have thing for rosemary. And another thing for chocolate. But have I told you about my thing for garlic and garlic bread??? This thing might be greater than the other things. I *big huge puffy heart* garlic. I *pumping heart emoticon* garlic. And garlic bread, well...I could eat piece after piece. Loaf after loaf. But now grilled garlic bread...I think … [Read more...]
Potato Onion Frittata
Breakfast is always a simple and frugal dinner option! A big thanks to Lynn for sharing this great recipe with us tonight. The next few recipes will be from some special guests. I'll be taking some time away, as we deal with a loss in the family. Be back soon! Frittatas can be made from a wide range of ingredients, but they all contain eggs and some dairy, like milk, cream, or … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. Mmmm... Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. 4 cups water2 cups quick cooking oats ($.20) $.50 containers bought here1 large honeycrisp apple, diced ($1.12)Few dashes of cinnamon ($.05)3-4 Tbsp brown sugar, or other sweetener ($.15)1 tsp lemon juice ($.05) Bring 4 cups … [Read more...]
Sausage Apple Egg Casserole
It's hard to photograph egg casseroles. Every time I've tried, it just doesn't look as good as it tastes. I suppose it's the bland colors. Anyways...L-O-V-E-D the sausage and apple flavors in this casserole! Sausage Apple Egg Casserole The sausage and apple flavors come together perfectly in this easy breakfast casserole! 6 slices wheat bread ($.25)1 lb. mild … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Potato Salad
Rosemary. I have a little thing for rosemary. But my little thing might be bigger than I thought. I think I have a BIG thing for rosemary. Perhaps it's my favorite herb. (Don't tell basil that, mkay?!?) I had some rosemary in the garden this past summer. But I was so busy using up all the tomatoes and green beans, squash and peppers that, sadly, I did not bring my rosemary … [Read more...]
Maple Walnut Baked French Toast
I started to make this meal in the 9x13 baking dish, but them switched to the smaller baking dish because I didn't want there to be any leftovers...and I know that with a 9x13, we'd have lots of leftovers. And from my past experience, baked french toast meals and egg casserole meals just taste better right out of the oven. So I went with the smaller 8x8-inch baking dish and … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Brownies
It's not my fault. It's not! I am a chocoholic. And I need a support group! So who's fault is it...perhaps the fault of the market where I found these raspberry chips. Perhaps the fault of this beautiful post of Jenny's that I stumbled upon. Perhaps the fault of all the Valentine's Day chocolate that is EVERYWHERE. Perhaps the fault of the pantry challenge. Perhaps my … [Read more...]
Maple Pecan Oatmeal
As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal...inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I've seen at the store. But I guarantee this tastes better!!! I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays...and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)...and some marked down oats (paired with a coupon of … [Read more...]
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
As part of No Cold Cereal Week and Pantry/Freezer Challenge Month, I made this fabulous oatmeal (along with another I'll share next week!)... ...as well as Banana Cinnamon Waffles (which I made the night before...because we all know (or maybe you don't) that I am SO NOT a morning person...and I'm not sure what I was thinking when I made up this challenge. For me, the … [Read more...]