Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Simple, delicious chicken parmesan - made in the slow cooker! 1 Tbsp olive oil1 1 egg (beaten )3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoningDash of salt and pepper1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese26 oz. can marinara sauce12 oz. spaghetti noodles 1 box frozen … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Shells
I originally intended on making these Mexican Stuffed Shells from Tricia's March Menu. Just not feeling that "unstuffed" or "Mexican" vibe this afternoon. Ended up making Italian Stuffed Shells. And a whole lotta 'em. And a dairy-free version, too. Recipe below is the doubled version. Will make at least 2 9x13 pans. And costs just over $10! Got another meal … [Read more...]
Tac-aroni
I doubled this meal and then froze it in 2 parts: Few dinner portions without cheese. Another few portions with cheese. After seeing the pasta box on the counter, my oldest asked, "Are we having macaroni for dinner?" I replied, "Yeah, but this is Taco Macaroni." To which he responded, "Yum. Tac-aroni!" Clever, huh? Not sure how to pronounce this...Listen … [Read more...]
Beefy Mac Soup
Starting next week, I'll start to highlight the $5 Dinners that you all have been making in your kitchens! You all have come up with some stellar meals, and I can't wait to share them!!! For now, I'll share this simple and hearty soup - made with medium shell pasta, beef, veggies! Beefy Mac Soup A hearty, scrumptious soup! 1 lb ground … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Spaghetti
This dish sorta turned into an experiment. I started with a plan in mind. And it kept changing as I found new things in the fridge to add to the dish! I needed to use the eggplant and cubanelle peppers I picked from the garden this week. And I had 2 green tomatoes in the fridge (more on the green tomato situation in the next garden update!). Why not throw … [Read more...]
Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad
Tonight's meal is based on this recipe from Amy at Mom Advice. To be honest, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about pasta on lettuce. I was quite pleasantly surprised! We both really enjoyed it. And there's plenty leftover for my "Chicken Caesar Pasta" lunch tomorrow! Because the Caesar dressing has milk in it, I separated out this dish for the boys and gave them Italian … [Read more...]
Chicken Pasta Primavera
This Chicken Pasta Primavera is loaded with diced chicken, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, garden fresh tomatoes...tossed in a Parmesan cheese sauce! Chicken Pasta Primavera Delightful pasta packed with tons of fresh veggies! 1 box piccolini farfalle pasta2 chicken breasts (diced)1 tsp 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium zucchini squash (cut … [Read more...]
Scallops with Herbed Tomato Sauce
Grilled Scallops with Herbed Tomato Sauce is a stellar budget gourmet recipe! Nikki told me about a recipe in the August issue of the Rachael Ray magazine...Scallops and Herbed Raw Tomato Sauce. I took the idea of grilling the scallops, and then tossed it with a partially sauteed herb, tomato and olive oil sauce...and some pasta too! I had some "on sale" scallops in the … [Read more...]
End of Summer Harvest Soup
When I saw this recipe from Steph at A Year of Slow Cooking last week, I just had to make it...seeing that zucchini and squash have been on such great sales lately, this seemed like the perfect to incorporate this last week of summer! And what makes it even more perfect...this morning I woke up and it was a cold 46 degrees outside. Hello, it's still August! The high was just … [Read more...]
Taco Pasta
This meal is "Dad Approved" and "Kid Approved!" The Hubs had a taste as he made his way through the kitchen after getting home...and he declared this Taco Pasta as "Dad Approved!" Taco Pasta Kid & Dad Approved! The Hubs had a taste as he made his way through the kitchen after getting home...and he declared this Taco Pasta as "Dad … [Read more...]