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 … [Read more...]
Garden Pasta Primavera
Because I spent most of the day running around with my brain in one room and my body in the other room (seriously, preparing to leave for just a few days is a MAJOR ordeal...can I get an AMEN!?!), I needed a quick one pot dinner that each of us could eat with a bowl and spoon. Sensing my desperation here! Garden Pasta Primavera Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Green Tomato Beef Roast – $5 Dinner Challenge
I intended to make a beef roast with diced tomatoes in the slow cooker today. But had a little change in plans...I found a green tomato on the ground when sweeping through the garden last night. My first thought was to fry it up, but I wanted to do something different. I thought adding it in with the roast would bring a different flavor to the typical beef roast! I … [Read more...]
Summer Squash Pasta Salad
A most delicious pasta dish! Summer Squash Pasta Salad Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 20 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. spaghetti noodles ($.97) Use rice noodles for a gluten free meal! 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) 4 cloves garlic ($.15) 2 Tbsp olive oil ($.20) 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.10) 1 yellow summer squash (free from … [Read more...]
Zucchini Freezer Soup
Remember how I got all this fabulous summer squash from a farmer's stand two weeks ago? That afternoon I chopped it all up and froze it...so that later I can make a zucchini soup and/or stew. I tossed in some carrots and celery to the plastic containers, so that all I would have to do is take out the veggies, toss them in some homemade chicken broth on the stove, and … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon – $5 Dinner Challenge
Well kids...when FRESH salmon fillets are on sale for $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Salmon Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Garden Vegetables – $5 Dinner Challenge
I had a beef shoulder roast stashed in the freezer that I plan to use for 2 meals this week. The roast was almost 2.5 lbs...too much for our family. I'll use the other half of the beef roast on Thursday when I make a Beef Stroganoff. Cubed beef to be used in the stroganoff, other portion of the roast to be sliced and eaten now! I'm keeping the cost low on this meal by … [Read more...]
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Tonight we enjoyed a most delicious meal from Tricia at Once A Month Mom (recipe here). I paired it with a HUGE yellow squash that was on sale for $.60. Remember when you see produce prices that say "$.60 each" or $1 each," be sure to get the largest and ripest piece to get the most bang for your buck! I just love all the colors in this meal...yellow, red, orange and green! … [Read more...]
Homemade Veggie Pizza
Homemade Veggie Pizza Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 65 minutes Cooking Time - 15 minutes Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water 1 tsp olive oil ($.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 … [Read more...]
Tilapia
Tilapia Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 5 minutes Cooking Time - 30 - 40 minutes Ingredients 3 frozen tilapia fillets ($2.50) 1 cup rice ($.50) 2-3 broccoli heads ($1.25) (I used squash in the picture...only $.75...makes this meal under $4!) Lemon juice ($.10) Seafood Seasoning (Dill, Garlic, Lemon) ($.10) Directions Thaw fillets or cook frozen, … [Read more...]