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Homemade Fish Fry Mix Recipe
I have a confession to make. I don’t fry fish most of the year, even though it’s a family favorite, especially when I use this homemade fish fry mix recipe to make the coating. The problem is that I don’t like the smell in the house. It lingers, no matter how careful you are or […]
Continue readingTuna and Rice Salad with Veggies
This is such a great summer salad. It’s full of veggies, rice and tuna. It’s a perfect example of healthy eating on a budget. It’s not just for summer though. Enjoy it as a yummy lunch throughout the year. You can make it ahead of time and pack it for lunch. Of course as with […]
Continue readingTuna Rice And Veggie Casserole
Unlike most traditional tuna casseroles, this one has rice instead of noodles which I’m liking better these days. The frozen (or leftover) veggies along with the cooked rice stretch one little can of tuna into a nice dinner for 4. It’s a great frugal meal that can easily be modified to make due with what’s […]
Continue readingSalmon Spinach Bundles On The Grill
4 small salmon fillets, skin removed olive oil 1 large lemon cut into 4 wedges 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1 small onion, cut into 4 wedges, then cut into thin strips 1/2 cup real bacon bits salt and black pepper Set your grill up to medium-high heat. On a work surface, arrange 4 pieces […]
Continue readingDijon Dressed Catfish On The Grill
36 ounces catfish fillets sprinkle salt and pepper to taste 4 tsp olive oil 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp black pepper lemon zest, for garnish if desired Oil the grill grates or a fish basket and prepare grill to medium-high heat. Rinse fillets, then pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and […]
Continue readingAlways Perfect Grilled Salmon Filets
2 tsp olive oil 4 (5 oz ea) salmon filets, with skin on salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Preheat your grill and brush fillets with oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Put salmon on hot grill, skin side down; grill until skin crisps and you can lift with a spatula. Do […]
Continue readingFrugal Fish Chowder
1 pound of lowest priced fish on sale 5 to 7 potatoes 1 large parsnip 1 large onion 1 smoked ham hock store brand half & half cream Peel potatoes, pare and dice parsnip and onion, place all ingredients except cream in pot, simmer with barely 2 cups water until potato is tender, add half […]
Continue readingFish Chowder
2 tablespoons margarine or oil 1 large onion, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cups tap water 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 pound frozen fish fillets 4 or 5 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cold water 1/3 cup flour a jar with a tight fitting lid […]
Continue readingBaked Tuna Supreme
1 can tuna in water (unsalted) 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tablespoon unsalted mayonnaise (optional) 1 cup GRAINFIELDS Wheat Flakes or cornflakes (crushed finely) This recipe makes 2 servings. In large bowl combine tuna, celery, onion, parsley, Grainfield’s Wheat Flakes and /or Corn Flakes (crushed), […]
Continue readingVeggie Mac & Chees with Tuna
Prepare a Mac & cheese as directed on box (I use store bought think & Creamy), add a cup of mixed veggies thawed or cooked with macaroni last minute. Add a handful of grated Cheddar cheese and drained tuna. Mix it all up and bake 20 min. Sprinkle another handful of cheese on top and […]
Continue readingMac. & Tuna
My Boys like this one….2 boxes of mac. and cheese, 2 cans of Tuna in water. And a little bit of Miracle whip ( I use generic tastes just as good) Fix Mac & Cheese as it says on box. Drain tuna and flake , add too Mac and Cheese. I add a spoonful of […]
Continue readingEtouffe
Hi! I have a frugal & super easy recipe to share. I live in Louisiana, so I like a little kick in my food. However, this recipe is easily varied to make less spicy. 🙂 Also, seafood is very plentiful and affordable here, but not everywhere else. If you don’t have access to crawfish, make […]
Continue readingMMM salmon bites
These are so good, frugal and easy and taste fancy enough for company…..and an easy way to get children to eat fish! Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2 7.5 oz. cans salmon, do not drain! 1 egg, beaten 1/3 c. mayo 1 tbsp mustard 1 c. grated cheese (what have you…cheddar or swiss) 1/4 […]
Continue readingtuna helper jazzed up
1 box of tuna helper (1.00 at sav-a-lot,or dollar general) 1 can of salmon (2.00 at sav-a-lot) can of mushrooms (.60 at sav-a-lot) Grated cheese(2.00 at sav-a-lot) I make the tuna helper and add mushrooms,and salmon (I use salmon because it taste better and goes farther)then when it is ready to serve I add some […]
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