We have been alternating between high temperatures and flash floods. Every time it rains, I want comfort foods like pot roast and potatoes. But it is so hot that I don't want to turn on the oven. My slow cooker once again came to my rescue! I love that is allows me to cook family favorites without heating up the house. When I make my pot roast, I put the vegetables … [Read more...]
Sharon’s Vegetarian Lasagna
An easy peasy vegetarian lasagna! Sharon's Vegetarian Lasagna Prince Lasagna Noodles $1.99Bag of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz.) $1.993 T. Parmesan Cheese .24 cents1 egg .13 centsRicotta cheese (15 oz) $2.39Can of plain tomato sauce (28 oz.) $1.192 organic carrots (grated) .19 centsOregano, basic and garlic powder (from the pantry)1 Loaf of Italian … [Read more...]
Reviving Dry Carrots and Dehydrated Celery
(Please pardon the iPhone photo.) A little trick I learned back in my early cooking days in the Dominican Republic... When you see baby carrots, carrot sticks, and celery stalks starting to dehydrate or go limp, all they need is a little water to revive them! Simply place them into a container with some water. When I have baby carrots or cut carrot sticks go … [Read more...]
Baked Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Sherry-Simmered Carrots
Looking for something to spruce up your holiday side dishes and meal?!? Might I suggest adding a splash (or a cup!) of Holland House cooking wines to your marinade, or a splash of Holland House vinegars to a homemade salad dressing. Make your home merry this holiday season with the delicious flavors of Holland House Wine for Cooking and Premium Vinegars. They will … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup
Takes 10 minutes to brown the beef. In that 10 minutes, you can get everything else ready for the soup. And then 6.5 hours later, your meal is ready! So simple, so quick, so delicious!!! (For when you're tired of turkey and you need some beef!) Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1.25 lb. ground chuck ($2.23) On sale for $1.79/lb 1/2 onion, … [Read more...]
Simple Sunday Beef Roast
A simple Sunday Beef Roast. I bought a chuck roast last week. I cut part of it into cubes for Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup. And I seasoned the rest with lemon pepper and lemon juice, to roast in the oven. I was a bit anxious about the lemon flavor with the beef roast and vegetables, but it totally worked. Gave it some flavor flare, but not so lemony that it was a … [Read more...]
Chunky Bolognese Sauce
I have been itching to make a Bolognese Sauce ever since Jamie emailed me her recipe during the Pantry Staples contest. I dug out the last of the bacon from the freezer, grabbed a few cans from the pantry, and pulled out the ground beef and veggies from this past week's grocery trip. I decided to double up and make 2 batches, as I found I had plenty to do so. And thought this … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta
I've been waiting. And waiting. And waiting...to try this pasta! A l-o-n-g time ago, I made some Spinach Pesto from the garden. And it's been patiently waiting in the freezer for me. To eat it! *I wish I had not waited until now!* The reason I've been waiting...I didn't think the boys would go for "green pasta" for dinner. They like green foods. Broccoli, peas, green … [Read more...]
Chicken Zucchini Stew on Rice
Tonight's dinner is straight out of the freezer! From the freezer: 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1 container of chopped up summer veggies, about 2 cups of homemade chicken stock, and blanched broccoli. Toss into pot. Stir occasionally. Eat! Chicken Zucchini Stew on Rice A great way to use up extra veggies and leftover chicken! 2 tsp 2 tsp olive oil1 … [Read more...]
Mushroom Barley Soup
UPDATED with cooking time! Oops!!! When I saw mushrooms marked down at the store...I took advantage...and I made this soup! That night. I found (and slightly modified) the recipe in the Smuckers Family Favorite Recipes booklet. Scrum-didli-umptious! Mushroom Barley Soup Hearty and delicious! 2 Tbsp butter or margarine1 small … [Read more...]