First up in this year's Dessert of the Month...Gingered Pear and Blueberry Cobbler! I've made a number of cobblers and crisps in my day. I thought I'd stick to a baking concept that I was familiar with and experiment with flavors. I've never made one, or tried one, with these 3 flavor combinations. I bought 4 pears at the store last week, not really intending to use them … [Read more...]
Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast for dinner is always a frugal option. And one that I tend to forget about! Sorry. No photo again! Camera battery is recharging :) Breakfast Tacos 10-12 eggs ($1.25)4-5 small potatoes, peeled and diced ($.50)1-2 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)Salt and pepper to taste1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ($.38) Omit if GFCFSF1 cup salsa ($.50)8 corn or flour … [Read more...]
Pork Roast with Apples and Pears
I started making this meal on the news set at Fox 45 this morning and thought...I might as well finish cooking it up! A perfect fall dish for a beautiful fall day! The colors seemed to really have popped here in the last few days, despite the Indian Summer Days! Pork Roast with Apples and Pears 1 pork roast ($1.84) I bought this roast on sale for $5.32, used a … [Read more...]
Tuna Melts
Tuna Melts 2 cans of tuna, drainedabout 3 Tbsp sandwich spread or mayonnaise8 slices of bread2 Tbsp butter4 slices cheeseFresh fruit and/or veggies as side, ie pineapple or baby carrots or frozen veggies Mix tuna and sandwich spread (or mayonnaise) in a small bowl. Butter the "toasting sides" of the bread. Place tuna and cheese slice on bread. Toast on griddle … [Read more...]
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas 6 strips of bacon ($.65)6-8 eggs ($1.05)1 cup shredded cheese ($.84)8 Tortillas ($1.09), use natural corn tortillas for gluten freeSalsa ($.25)2 Pears ($1) Lots of pear sales lately! Cook bacon in skillet on stove top. (Or cook it in the oven!) Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fats. Pour most of the fat from the … [Read more...]
Zucchini Omelets
This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL for running the Chicago marathon and doing so in honor and memory of your dad! Zucchini Omelets 2 medium … [Read more...]