Hamburger Stroganoff
With meat prices rising every time I go to the grocery store, I like to serve some main dishes that are really good, but less expensive. Stroganoff made with beef tips is wonderful; but it takes a little more time to fix than this one skillet hamburger stroganoff.
No More Boring School Lunches
It gets very difficult to come up with something that kids will eat that is not the same old sandwich, chips, apple, and cookie day after day. If you make sandwiches with bread, make them with different breads like wheat, pita, bagel, English muffin, or rye bread to give your child some variety. Sandwiches do not have to be made with bread every day, roll up meat and cheese and wrap in a tortilla. You can also omit the bread and substitute crackers. For fun cut the lunchmeat or leftover meat to fit on the crackers. Put the mean and cheese in a baggie and let your child make its own sandwich.
Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
When it is so hot outside, I am always looking for something to fix that is quick, easy, and refreshing. It is even better if it is a no-cook recipe like this one. Any food that does not turn on the stove to heat up the house is on the top of list this time of year.
Chicken and Feta Pizza with Pesto
Homemade pizza is a tasty and easy week night family meal. You can use leftovers to make your own creations or recreate some of your favorites from a restaurant. My personal favorite is a flavor combination that I copied from a local pizza restaurant that went out of business several years ago. I was sad to see them go but after a little bit of experimenting I was able to recreate my favorite at home using a pesto base topped with chicken, pine nuts, and feta cheese.
Egg Drop Soup
Chinese food is very popular at our house. It is so good and it is very economical. You do not have to go out for Chinese food; you can make some fabulous Chinese food at home.
What’s the Dish on Fish??
We hear it all over – “Eat More Fish”, “Fish is an important part of your diet”, “Kids need fish for brain development” “Fish is important for heart health” and on and on. But what are the facts? First lets make one blanket definition. Fish does not necessarily mean/include seafood.
Making Homemade Cheater Jelly
My kids love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and jelly on about everything else for that matter. This year though, it seems that grapes and strawberries and most other fruits have not really come down in price, so making jelly cost a lot more than usual. There is, however, a real easy and cheap way to make jelly. All you have to do is use some 100% fruit juice instead of the actual fruit. Making jelly can be hard work, so take all that work out of it just by using 100% fruit juice.
Whole Wheat Blender Waffles
Awhile back, I purchased a wheat grinder. I discovered I can get wheat kernels cheaper than buying wheat flour from the store, and freshly ground wheat tastes much better to me. I really believe that my wheat grinder has saved my family money. I know though, that many families cannot afford to purchase a grinder, but many of you probably have a blender at home. You can use your blender to make your waffle or pancake batter and still save money by using wheat kernels.
Canned Salmon
Canned salmon is a good staple to have in the pantry. Salmon cakes are a quick meal when everyone is starving. The Salmon Loaf is delicious with a sauce that fits with it perfectly. The Salmon Loaf is elegant enough for company.
Delicious Dry Beans – How to Cook Pinto Beans
Beans are very healthy, budget friendly, easy to cook. Beans can be used in many different recipes. Beans are high in protein, fiber, iron and minerals.
