{Repin it!} So I found some tilapia fillets on super sale a while back. Made this tilapia. And then made this tilapia (recipe below). And now I wish I'd bought more packages for the freezer. oh. well. Our boys love fish...tilapia, salmon, fish sticks, fried fish from Luby's. (Luby's is a cafeteria style restaurant in San Antonio...and we all love their fried … [Read more...]
Tilapia with Pan Roasted Tomato & Pesto Sauce
If you want dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes...this recipe is for you! While the tilapia is baking, the sauce is roasting in the pan...put it all together 10 minutes later...and boom. Ka-boom. Served with a side of bread and some veggies...supper in minutes, y'all. Tilapia with Pan Roasted Tomato & Pesto Sauce This recipe looks super fancy, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Tuna Pasta
A cheesy twist to tuna and noodles. A recipe from Costco Meal Plan #2. Cheesy Tuna Pasta 1 lb. spaghetti noodles or other pasta4 Tbsp butter4 Tbsp flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheese2 7 oz. cans tuna1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper to tasteabout 1 lb. frozen Green Beans or corn Boil the pasta noodles as … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets
If you're my uncle, grilling season never ends. But for some of us, it's time to switch over to all those fall comfort foods we love! But before you go switchin' up the menus, you've got to try these Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets. Enjoy this with some rice or grilled garlic bread, and some fresh veggies from the garden or farmer's market. These days there is plenty of harvest, … [Read more...]
Peppered Salmon with Brown Rice
I get asked frequently about seafood and how to use it to make a $5 Dinner. And to be quite honest, it's tough. The key is getting the seafood for a rock bottom price...or combining it with another protein to keep overall meal costs down (like doing a mix of chicken pieces and shrimp in a jambalaya type dish.) I often find that seafood deals are unadvertised or can be found … [Read more...]
Tuna Quesadillas
These quesadillas are from the Costco Meal Plan #2. Hope you enjoy them! Tuna Quesadillas 2 - 7 oz. cans tuna in water (drained)1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)1 1/2 cup shredded cheese8 flour tortillasCorn or green beans (side dish)Sour cream (garnish/dip) Preheat the oven to 350.In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, … [Read more...]
Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots
Super easy lunch idea or light dinner option! Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots An easy dinner, packed with protein and veggies! 2 cans tuna, (drained)3 Tbsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp garlic salt and dill (each)8 slices sandwich bread4 hard boiled eggs1 lb. bag baby carrots Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and preferred spices. Add salt and … [Read more...]
Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Clearin'. It. Out. We enjoyed this tilapia (on sale for $1.99/lb!) with Brussels sprouts from the freezer, and rolls from the freezer. Summertime Pantry Challenge continues... Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes A pantry and freezer clear out created this magical meal! 4 frozen tilapia fillets1 large egg (whisked)1/2 cup bread … [Read more...]
Salmon Patties
This is one of my husband's all time favorite meals. When he walks in the door and smells these on the table, I have a very happy man. :-) It's easy to keep all of these ingredients on hand for a quick meal as it uses canned salmon. I've modified his mother's recipe to suit our allergy set (dairy free), as I hope you will for yours! Salmon Patties Yield - 4-6 … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Tilapia Packets
I recently got some tilapia for $1.99/lb. It's rarely that price, so I got enough for 2 meals (a little over a pound for each meal)...and now I'm wishing I'd gotten more. I'm on a grilling kick right now and really wanted to grill up some of the tilapia. Tilapia is a very delicate and tender fish and I knew it wouldn't stand a chance on the grill grates...so foil packet it … [Read more...]