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Frugal Vegetable Soup Mix
I keep leftover vegetables in a gallon bag in the freezer. When the bag is full, it’s simple to add hamburger or other meat and make a great soup or stew since the vegetables are already seasoned and cooked. A great time-saver for busy evenings, and a delicious and frugal alternative to takeout. Highly Recommended […]
Continue readingOnce A Month Cooking Just Didn’t Work For Us
If you’ve read my freezer cooking guide, you know that I tried Once a Month Cooking (OMC), but it just didn’t work for me. Instead I’ve developed a system of cooking and freezing meals on an ongoing basis and then pulling them out for dinner whenever we have an extra busy day (or I just […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cornbread Dressing
Here’s another one of my crockpot dressing recipes. My husband prefers this cornbread version. I usually make the cornbread the night before and leave it sitting on the kitchen counter covered with a clean tea cloth. cornbread 8 slices day old bread, toasted and cubed 4 eggs 1 med. onion 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Stuffing Recipe
My biggest challenge on Thanksgiving has always been getting my stuffing or dressing done before the turkey got cold. I don’t like to cook it in the bird, but cooking it in the oven takes quite some time and since I have only one, it’s always been a bit tough to time things right. For […]
Continue readingCrockpot Red Beans And Rice
1 cup dried red beans 4 cups water, (or more if needed) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (or 1/4 cup onion flakes) 1 finely chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves chopped garlic (or a good dash of garlic powder) 1/2 pound […]
Continue readingCrock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 3 Tbl. butter 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Start by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain it well and add the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Goulash Recipe
When I was a little girl, goulash and noodles was one of my favorite meals. I remember my mom simmering this dish on the stove all afternoon. I don’t always have the time to stand by the stove for hours to stir the pot. I modified my mom’s recipe a bit and cook it in […]
Continue readingPumpkin Crisp
I don’t like Pumpkin Pie as I got sick on it when I was a kid, however I always felt cheated at Thanksgiving time when everyone else was eating their Pumpkin Pie. Not anymore tho do I feel cheated since I have this recipe. Try it , it’s DELICIOUS!!! B. J. S. PUMPKIN CRISP 1-15 […]
Continue readingEasy Crockpot Beef Stew
There is nothing better on a cold day than a cup of homemade beef stew and a big hunk of homemade bread or a biscuit. My favorite way to cook my beef stew is in the crockpot. It can slowly simmer away all day while I go about my busy day. At dinner time the […]
Continue readingCrockpot White Chicken Chili
* 1 lb chicken, cut up into small chunks * 1 cup chopped onion * 1 can chicken broth * 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely * 2 tsp Cumin seed * 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves * 3 -15oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed * 1 or 2 chopped red, green or yellow […]
Continue readingRoasted Vegetables
1/2 stick butter softened at room temp. 2 T chopped fresh sage 1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter) 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3 parsnips, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and cubed 2 leeks, chopped, white part only Heat oven to 350. put softened butter in a bowl and add chopped […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Soup Recipe
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1/2 cup pulpy orange juice 2 to 3 cups butternut squash puree 2 or 3 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper Grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, for garnish 1 tablespoon orange […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Quiche Recipe
This quiche is a favorite at our house as a Saturday or Sunday breakfast / brunch dish. It also works well if you have a potluck dish you need to whip up quickly. 5 large eggs 2 1/2 -3 cups leftover stuffing 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or any meltable cheese you have on hand) […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Pot Pie
It’s a few days after Thanksgiving, your family is tired of turkey sandwiches and there’s still plenty of leftovers. What do you do? Turn them into a pot pie of course. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach 3 […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Leftover Casserole
leftover turkey or chicken (a cup or so) one sweet onion sliced broccoli one bunch (or 2 boxes If you use frozen, thaw and drain…) 2 carrots peeled and sliced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream Bring water to a boil and add your fresh vegetables and boil them for 5 […]
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