A big thanks to Justine for sharing this recipe with me! I tossed in some diced ham I had in the freezer. Easy. Quick. Delicious! And by quick. I mean less than 15 minutes quick! Just get the pasta boiling and work on the rest while the pasta is cooking. 15 minutes. That's it!!!! This would be fantastic with leftover holiday ham! If you're … [Read more...]
How to Cook & Freeze Dried Beans
Beans. Beans. The Magical Fruit. Beans. Beans. They make you... Alright, Alright. I couldn't help it. I'm surrounded by little boys who think that saying the word "toot" is the FUNNIEST thing...EVER! There really isn't anything funnier than a little boy giggling after saying "toot." That word invokes a special giggle. And I can't help but laugh … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Pea Casserole
Jeannine emailed this great gluten free Black Eyed Pea Casserole recipe to me a few weeks ago and I knew we had to try it! It's not dairy free, but the cheese could certainly be omitted, or just added to individual servings! And although we are not eating entirely gluten free at the moment, I do try to keep the gluten to a minimum! It's so easy to get in a rut or feel like … [Read more...]
Bachelor Stew
Kristie sent me this super easy and "throw together" recipe for Bachelor Stew. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (Kroger had it for 1.97/lb where I live) 1 can of Vegetable Soup 1 can of Ranch Style Beans ($.79) 1 box of Corn Bread ($.44) Cook the meat in a large pot then drain. Dump in the soup and beans, mix together, and simmer for 30 minutes. … [Read more...]
Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup
Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup Quick and easy! 1 small yellow onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 4 cups water15 oz can black beans, drained 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup quick-cooking barleyHandful fresh basil, chopped (or use 1 tsp dried basil)Salt and pepper to taste1 medium green pepper, choppedDollops of sour … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Today is Thursday. That means I'm doubling up the dinner recipe and putting half in the freezer! I plan to do this every Thursday until baby boy #3 arrives. I chose Thursday because its my "lightest" day and I can spend some extra time in the kitchen. This recipe from Carrie at Carrie's Cooking called for a ground beef, green peppers and onions mix...so I decided that I'd … [Read more...]
Coconut Rice and Beans
I love experimenting with rice and beans. They don't have to be boring, as their reputation generally suggests! These were excellent. The pineapple juice gave just enough sweetness to balance the coconut milk. We will certainly have this again! I also cooked up some extra beans and I put them into the freezer so I can quickly incorporate them into a future … [Read more...]
Taco Salad
So if I were to make pan roasted corn 2 days in a row, does that make me obsessed??? I pan roasted some fresh corn kernels (just like last night) to put on tonight's taco salad! They just taste that good! Taco Salad A great way to use up leftover taco meat, and feel like you're eating a different meal! 1 cup white rice 1/4 cup store bought salsa 1 … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
I {heart} rice and beans! Mostly because they make SUCH cheap meals! Even larger families or families with older children could make a meal with rice and beans that's less than $5! I encourage everyone to incroporate a rice and beans...or other vegetarian style meal into their weekly meal plan. Just an easy way to save a few bucks each week! I {heart} my slow … [Read more...]
Bean and Cheese Tacos
I don't know what it is about beans these days, but I'm just cravin' 'em y'all! I LOVED eating bean and cheese tacos from Taco Cabana back in my high school days. Because I love them so much, I decided to do a little experiment and make my own bean and cheese tacos...a healthier version! Bean and Cheese Tacos The easiest and fastest breakfast tacos (or dinner … [Read more...]