- Home
- Recipes
Creole Dirty Rice Recipe
This is a traditional dirty rice recipe that calls for liver. You can use either chicken or beef liver for it. Or if that isn’t your thing, replace the liver with a bit of sausage. This makes a nice one dish meal that’s filling and frugal. It’s also a great way to use up leftover […]
Continue readingTraditional Reuben Sandwiches
My family loves, loves, loves Reuben sandwiches. And, the truth is, when we order them at a restaurant, we are usually disappointed. This is the recipe that we make now instead of ordering out. Hot off the skillet with the cheese all melted… there’s no reason to get them anywhere else! Reuben Sandwich Recipe Ingredients […]
Continue readingIndian Lentil and Rice Bake
Beans and rice are the basis of many a frugal meal. The only problem is that it can get a bit boring if you don’t venture out of your usual cuisine. This Indian food inspired dish is the perfect way to spice things up. Full of brown rice and lentils it will fill you up […]
Continue readingKidney Beans And Rice
This rice bowl is such a great versatile recipe. You can cook it in big batches and between the rice, the sausage and the kidney beans it really fills you up. If you’re cooking this for young kids, you may want to omit the hot sauce and cayenne pepper while you’re cooking. Adults can add […]
Continue readingOld-Fashioned Meatloaf
I love a nice meatloaf for dinner. One of my favorite parts is that it’s always enough food to have leftovers for the next day. Meatloaf sandwiches for lunch anyone? But it doesn’t have to stop there. Take your meatloaf, slice it and warm it up in some tomato sauce. Serve it over cooked spaghetti […]
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 readingBacon And Egg Fried Rice
I make fried rice at least once a week for dinner. It’s a quick easy meal and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice. If you feeding more people than you expected, it’s easy to stretch this meal by adding another cup or two of rice, an extra egg and whatever leftover veggies […]
Continue readingShepherd’s Pie Recipe
This humble shepherd’s pie recipe has a lot going for it. It’s frugal, a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and veggies and with the potatoes and cheese it’s perfect comfort food. I also love the fact that it’s a complete meal in one dish. Once it’s done, dinner is ready and there […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my favorite cookie recipe. How could you not love something that’s full of butter, brown sugar, vanilla and of course plenty of chocolate chips. I hope you bake up a batch of these homemade chocolate chip cookies for your own family this week. Before you know it they’ll be baking in the oven […]
Continue readingCoconut Cookie Recipe
These delicious cookies are full of coconut and vanilla with a little rum for flavor and of course plenty of sugar to make them sweet and crunchy. Don’t they look beautiful, sprinkled with a little extra coconut? I usually make the dough for this right before picking my daughter up from school. By the time […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Cookie Recipe Without Flour
With just 4 ingredients (peanut butter, sugar, egg and baking soda), this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Yes, you read that right, there’s no flour in this cookie. It all works out beautifully though and they are a lot of fun to make with the kids. These are some of the simplest cookies you’ll ever bake […]
Continue readingSpanish Rice Dinner Casserole
I love simple dinner recipes that are quick to fix and family friendly. This Spanish rice casserole with bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, ground beef and of course rice has been a big hit around here. I serve this with a side salad, some cut up garden tomatoes and cucumbers when they are in season […]
Continue readingPork Marinara Pasta Casserole
Everything is better with a nice Marinara sauce. This pasta casserole is the perfect example. The sauce cooks the noodles and pork and the end result is a baking dish full of Italian yumminess. (Yes, I know that’s not really a word 😉 ) As a mom, I like the fact that I can “hide” […]
Continue readingEasy Chili Casserole Recipe
This Chili con Carne casserole is easy to put together and the perfect meal for any chili loving family. Full of flavor with all the beans, chilies and seasonings and plenty of beef and rice to fill you up, this delicious casserole is a crowd pleaser. It’s quick and easy to throw together, perfect for […]
Continue readingCheese & Grits Breakfast Casserole
My husband grew up on sausage and grits in the morning. While a microwave sausage patty and instant grits will do during the week, this weekend version is a real treat. It’s good home-cooking, perfect for a cozy family weekend, but pretty enough to serve at a brunch. This is also perfect for church or […]
Continue reading