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Sloppy Joes
Makes 24 servings 3 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2) 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 (26 1/2-ounce) can sloppy joe sauce 24 hamburger buns Cook turkey and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until […]
Continue readingZesty Roasted Chicken with Potatoes
Makes 6 servings 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 3/40 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 tablespoons Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pound new potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges Chopped fresh chives, if desired Heat oven to 350°. Line […]
Continue readingHot Dog Casserole
Makes 4 servings 1 1/3 cups instant potato flakes or dry mashed potato mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon instant dried minced onion 2 teaspoons mustard 4 to 6 hot dogs Heat […]
Continue readingFajita Beef Dinner
Makes 8 servings 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef top round steaks, trimmed of fat 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 envelope (1.12 ounces) fajita seasoning mix 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 […]
Continue readingPasta with Peas and Eggs
Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen tiny peas, partially thawed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 pound spaghetti or linguine, broken into 2-inch lengths Pour the oil into a skillet large enough to hold the pasta. […]
Continue readingLemon Pepper Steak
Makes 4 servings 4 T-bone or New York strip beef steaks (1 inch thick) Lemon pepper seasoning to taste Sprinkle steaks with lemon pepper. Broil in a preheated broiler 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes per side or until the steaks reach desired doneness. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingOctober 2009 Angel Food Menus and Shopping Lists
Please Note – October Angel Food Menus are delivered in November, so you will actually be using them throughout November. The four weekly menus are based on the food items provided by Angel Food Ministries in October which include: 1.5 lb. New York Strip Steaks (3 x 8 oz.) 1 lb. Seak Fajita Strips 2 […]
Continue readingFrugal Stove Scrub
No matter what I cook, I always have a “ring” of leftovers..you know that stuff that gets under the metal rings of your electric stove burners? After the stove cools, I take my baking soda and sprinkle it over the spill and then just scrub. I don’t add water to the baking soda…it works like […]
Continue readingCleaning the tub floor
I have tried everything to get the textured bottom of my fiberglass tub clean and nothing works. Does anyone know of anything that will work? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingChristmas Cookies with Dried Fruit
I had a recipie for christmas cookies that had dates, nuts, candied cherries, flour, and rest of the normal stuff. I would love to have this recipie, i’ve tried using chocolate chip dough but it just didn’t turn out good, got any ideas? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingFrugal Homemade Bench Spray
Hi instead of purchasing bench spray I use 1/2 spray bottle of white vinegar about 4 large lemons squeezed and sieved then top up bottle with water and shake Omit lemons if you dont have surplus to use eg. lemon tree! You can use a few drops of frangrance oil. Vinegar smell disappears in a […]
Continue readingShop Once A Month
My friend and I always said to each other if you want to save STAY OUT OF THE STORES. We buy once a month and make do with that. It works if you take a list and buy nothing else unless something you use all the time is on sale. Carolyn Page Highly Recommended – […]
Continue readingOil Spray Bottle
when I am cooking and need a little something on the frying pan I put some extra lite oil on a small spray bottle and spray just a little and not adding a lot of calories to my food. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 per month. […]
Continue readingLess Bacon Shrinkage
Another tip to keep bacon from shrinking is to dredge it in flour before frying – it comes out with a crispy coating and there is less shrinkage!! I have been doing this for years. For variation, I sometimes add black pepper to the flour for an added zing! Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama […]
Continue readingHomemade coffee creamers
I love the flavored coffee creamers, but can no longer afford to buy them. I’m looking for some recipes (preferably sugar-free) for some tried and true yummy coffee creamers. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
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