Seriously. It works. You're just going to have to trust me on this one. (The cinnamon and cider flavors are a subtle and delicious addition to this stew.) Beef Stew with Cider and Cinnamon Ingredients 1-2 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) About 1 lb. beef stew meat ($2.39) 1 small red onion, chopped ($.30) 2 garlic cloves, crushed ($.10) 1 Tbsp steak seasoning … [Read more...]
Chili with Pumpkin and Cinnamon
I remember seeing a recipe for some kind of chili with pumpkin in it about this time last year. If you remember, this time last year, I was suffering from "newborn mommy brain!" I have no recollection as to where I saw this recipe, but I remember being both intrigued and bothered by the concept of adding pumpkin to chili. I also remember thinking that it was as simple as … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup
Takes 10 minutes to brown the beef. In that 10 minutes, you can get everything else ready for the soup. And then 6.5 hours later, your meal is ready! So simple, so quick, so delicious!!! (For when you're tired of turkey and you need some beef!) Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1.25 lb. ground chuck ($2.23) On sale for $1.79/lb 1/2 onion, … [Read more...]
Simple Sunday Beef Roast
A simple Sunday Beef Roast. I bought a chuck roast last week. I cut part of it into cubes for Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup. And I seasoned the rest with lemon pepper and lemon juice, to roast in the oven. I was a bit anxious about the lemon flavor with the beef roast and vegetables, but it totally worked. Gave it some flavor flare, but not so lemony that it was a … [Read more...]
Individual Beef Pies – Repurposing Spaghetti Sauce
So last week I bought some pie crust. You know, the tube kind! While I normally make my own pie crusts, I'm cutting myself some slack and saving myself some time...given the current situation with Tyler and the need to spend extra time with him while he eats and drinks. (Update: He has both a video swallow study and a scope of his tummy and esophagus scheduled for this … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spicy Chili
I love chili in the slow cooker. I love how it makes your house smell delicious all day long. I love how you can tell your spouse when they get home that you've "been slaving away" on dinner...because a smell that good certainly means you've been slaving away! ;) I love how you can mix and match ingredients so easily with chilis and soups. And I love that it's finally cool … [Read more...]
Individual Taco Pizzas
The whole family will love these Individual Taco Pizzas because everyone can make and customize their own pizza! I went a digging, and I came up with some gold :) I found this taco meat (similar anyways...this time I added canned corn and canned tomatoes to the taco meat) in the freezer...and in less than 15 minutes, I had dinner on the table. I found corn tortillas in … [Read more...]
Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup
So what seems like yesterday, but was almost a year ago, I made a Mushroom and Barley Soup. I remember it well. Because of its taste, and the ease in making it. So I'm minding my own business in the kitchen, getting dinner ready while the kids are playing in the playroom. When I hear some squealing from the room behind the kitchen...which houses my newly … [Read more...]
Meatball Subs
"Mama? When are we having meatball subs again?" Talk about simple. Plus delicious and filling. And just four ingredients to happy tummies. It's a hit in my family – with five children, ranging from preschoolers to teens. You can use a bag of frozen, store-bought meatballs. I use homemade because they are better for you and taste delicious :) I recently socked … [Read more...]
Chunky Bolognese Sauce
I have been itching to make a Bolognese Sauce ever since Jamie emailed me her recipe during the Pantry Staples contest. I dug out the last of the bacon from the freezer, grabbed a few cans from the pantry, and pulled out the ground beef and veggies from this past week's grocery trip. I decided to double up and make 2 batches, as I found I had plenty to do so. And thought this … [Read more...]