Ingredients 1 onion 1 green pepper 5-6 medium ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 10 basil leaves 4 parsley sprigs 1-2 Tbsp EVOO Salt/Pepper Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in blender until chunky or pureed. I found that running the blender for about 15 seconds and then a few pulses did the trick. 2. Pour sauce from the blender into a saucepan or large skillet. Turn … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Quiche
This was a most delicious quiche! Straight from the garden! When it was time for dinner, I called the boys in from outside. Bubby asked what was for dinner and I thought about it for a second. Quiche. No. Don't tell him that. He won't eat it! "Egg Pie," I told him. "Yeah. I like egg pie." And he runs inside to wash up. By the time he gets to the table..."I … [Read more...]
Summer Side Salad
A nutritious and delicious summer side salad...or lunch! There are many great colors, textures and flavors in this dish. I set out to use up some of my corn...then threw in the FIRST tomato from my garden (more on that tomorrow!), then a cucumber that was on sale last week and needed to be used up...plus some chickpeas, parsley from the garden and a vinaigrette … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Pizza
So I was NOT thinking clearly about the new dairy allergy when I wrote up my meal plan for the week and included pizza! Hello, CHEESE! So this pizza is cheeseless! I thought it was fine without the cheese, as the BBQ and red onions gave it a rich flavor. ...still, there's just something odd about a cheese-less pizza! lol Of course, you could add a little shredded … [Read more...]
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Simmered to perfection! 15 Roma tomatoes2 cloves garlic1/2 bell pepper1/2 zucchini, sliced1 tsp oregano1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp Coconut Oil1 tsp salt and pepper Stew tomatoes in large pot.Once soft, spoon tomatoes into food processor and add zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, … [Read more...]
Homemade Salsa
My favorite nearby farmer's market is presently having a "you pick em" Roma tomatoes sale...$.65/lb!!! What! I couldn't believe it! I spent a few minutes picking through their plants, grabbing the ones that were about to fall off and perfectly ripe! It was quite therapeutic to be out there in the field, by myself, hanging out with the tomato plants, longing for those "simpler" … [Read more...]
Hamburgers
Ingredients 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Patties ($1.69)...using 1 lb ground beef 4 slices cheddar cheese ($.55) 4 tomato slices ($.50) 4 lettuce pieces ($.10) Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Mayo...whatever your hearts desire! ($.25) 4 Corn Cob ($1) 1 small can baked beans ($.44) Directions 1. Grill burgers. Season as you like! Slap between buns with your favorite … [Read more...]
$5 Tacos
$5 Simple Tacos - Cook at Home to Save More Money and Eat Healthier Tacos I've never eaten a taco from Taco Bell. Ever, in my entire life. Two reasons - I live in the land of Taco Cabana (so much tastier!), and I can make them cheaper at home. So, that's what I do...make $5 Tacos at home. Alot. It's not really Taco Tuesday around here. It's more like Taco ANYDAY! … [Read more...]
Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Anytime I can, I try to use fresh ingredients! Especially from my (little) garden! I have dreams of a large bountiful garden...and years to make that dream come true! Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa 1 bag tortillas ($1.29)2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or leftover chicken from crockpot meal) ($2 or free!)1 cup cheese, shredded ($.83)2 Corn … [Read more...]