When Steve and I lived in the Dominican Republic, one of our favorite side dishes was smothered okra. I would go into the fruit and veggie market and get a pound of fresh okra. I'd grab some peppers and an onion, then I'd probably pay $1 for it all...maybe $1.25, and I'd be on my way. Eddy was my market man...and he always gave me a great deal! … [Read more...]
How to Cut a Green Pepper {Video}
Or perhaps the wrong way to cut a green pepper?!? I am a total green pepper cutting rebel and do my own thing when it comes to dicing, slicing and cutting green peppers. I am not, however, a rebel without a cause. I definitely cut with a cause. In this case, freezing all these green peppers! In the end, I wound up with the following meal size portions: 6 bags with … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Taco Pasta
Multitasking. I usually don't have trouble with multitasking. I can chat on the phone with my mom about the latest while sprinkling Critter Ridder powder all over my garden. (Pesky chipmunks.) I can be uploading photographs of dinner while reading a story to the boys. I can read emails while waiting in the drop off line at school (parked, and car turned off). I … [Read more...]
Black Bean Fajitas
My camera battery is still dead. ***Note to self: Make this quick, and go find that charger. We all really enjoyed this. Even the boys, who mentioned...several times...that their lips were on fire. {Forgive the iPhone photos} Black Bean Fajitas Fast and easy weeknight dinner! Kid approved! 4 cups cooked black beans 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green … [Read more...]
Beef Roast Marinara
When it looks like THIS outside... ...and every tree is sight is covered with frost and snow... ...it's SO WONDERFUL to be able to pull out some of these... ...delicious green peppers, straight from the garden, rather the freezer! But straight from the garden into the freezer... ...and remember that spring is coming. But not soon … [Read more...]
Homemade Veggie Pizza
Homemade Veggie Pizza 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water1 tsp olive oil ($.03)1 cup whole wheat flour ($.20)2 cups white flour ($.28)1 packet or 1 Tbsp yeast ($.25)1 tsp sugar ($.02)1 tsp Italian seasonings ($.05)1 green pepper ($.68)1 small yellow squash ($.54)1/2 onion ($.15)1/2 cup olive oil salad dressing ($.25)2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ($1.50)2 apples … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Peppers
I've done it! I've really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn't sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn't get the green peppers on sale the meal would be way over. I was right! Even if they had been on sale, I think I'd still have gone over! Oh well. Can … [Read more...]