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Tuna 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 […]

Spanish 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 […]

Out Of The Freezer, Into The Oven – Dinner Is Done

Did you know that you can cook once and eat all week, or even all month? I know it might sound overwhelming but, in reality, it’s almost as easy to prepare for one meal as it is to prepare for a week’s worth of meals. Then when you get experience you’ll get so good that […]

Sweet Hot Dog Relish

Is there anything better than a nice hot dog fresh of the grill? It’s one of my favorite cookout things. Plus it’s frugal and easy to make. To me though what makes the dog is the toppings. You need some good mustard, a little ketchup and of course some relish. While the stuff from the […]

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are on sale at my local grocery store this week. In the past I’ve cooked them with just a little oil and seasoning salt, but I was looking for something a little different this week. I came across this video and thought I’d share. And here’s the recipe. With a dish like this […]

Homemade Vitamin Water – Frugal Family Fun

When it’s hot outside, it’s important to get everyone in the family to drink plenty of water. This is particularly true when you’re having fun outside riding bikes, going on nature walks or hikes, or for a swim. It’s easy to get dehydrated, but at the same time who likes drinking a lot of plain […]

Refrigator Pickles

I would like a recipe for refrigator pickles. I am planning on planting cucumbers this year and would love to make them. Please help. I’m not much for canning, but I do like to use my fresh garden vegetables as much as possible. I freeze most of them. Thanks… Disclosure: Some of the links below […]

Wrap It Up – Simple Sandwiches For Busy Families

One of the greatest ‘inventions’ in the world of kid-friendly meals is the wrap sandwich. This summer, I discovered how perfect wraps are for our family. As many of you know, we have been living between two houses. Hours on the road and working on the house meant many of our meals had to be […]

All American Salad

London dry gin 1/2 cup finely crushed saltine crackers 8 carrot curls 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 lemon, cut into narrow wedges Dressing: 1/4 cup bottled French dressing 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's) 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce Assembly Chop olives. Drain peaches, beans and salmon, save juices. Mix […]

Serving Salad Safely At Your Picnic

A picture perfect picnic typically includes a spread of beautiful, and tasty, salads. The classics include potato salad, bean salad, lettuce salad, and Jello salads. But, how do our favorite salads go from the kitchen to the picnic table with the least amount of trouble, or worry? Let’s take a look at a few tips […]

Dress Up Your Summer Side Dishes

If the summer side dishes you’re thinking of this year seem a little mundane, we can help. There are plenty of creative ways to dress up those old favorites in no time, giving you and your guests plenty of tasty new dishes at your next picnic or cookout. Summer Salads and Slaws A great way […]

Summer Side Dishes – Traditional Sides With A Whole New Personality

Picnics and cookouts require lots of food to satisfy hungry, active people. Like any other menu item, your summer side dishes shouldn’t be limited to standard ingredients, just because that's how Mom always make them. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how to turn traditional side dishes inside out and upside […]

Inside The Sandwich – Beyond Cold Cuts

It's picnic time! You reach for your sandwich recipes and realize that you've served the same things for as long as you can remember. You have gotten so bored with the classics that not even tweaking them a little is appealing anymore. And, like many sandwich aficionados, you have already run the gamut of bread […]

Turkey Salad

dressing: 2 cups splenda 2 cups canola oil 3/4 cup chopped onion 8 oz. cranberry sauce 1 T salt 1 T dijon mustard 2 t. poppy seeds salad: Romaine lettuce, chopped turkey breast, cooked and cut into strips 2 cups fat free or low fat shredded or diced cheese 1 cup candied pecans 1 cup […]

Chicken Salad Supreme

3 cooked/diced chicken breasts 5 cups cooked macaroni 1 Large diced tomato 1 Large diced cucumber 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1 bottle Italian dressing* Mix together and chill. Great to have on hand for unexpected dinner guest. *Add more or less dressing depending on taste. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]

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