Y'all. I went through my about 8 different titles before settling on the "side dish" addition. It started as salad...but that was before I tasted it warm. Then I decided that salad was the wrong and perhaps pilaf would be better. But then I tasted it after it had chilled. And I was back to salad. Then I thought this would make the perfect lunch for a chilly fall day. But it's … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
There is something so satisfying about creating a frugal recipe that the whole family loves. Especially when that recipes helps you make a dent in the zucchini harvest! This recipe makes use of several vegetables from the garden: zucchinis, tomatoes, corn, onions, and peppers. All of the garden veggies make it an especially frugal dish. However, if you didn't garden this … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sesame Ginger Chicken
So this is totally Type A nerdy...but I've totally been "practicing" for back to school time. The older boys start school on Monday, and little-middle starts preschool after Labor Day. So we've been trying to get back to a more normal "eat dinner time," which has been completely erratic all summer (as it should be). I've also been running the boys around all over town for all … [Read more...]
How to Bake Brown Rice in the Oven
Easy Way to Cook Brown Rice in the Oven Friends...I'm baking brown rice these days. For years, I'd made it on the stovetop, as that's how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice cooker. I've only been using my rice cooker for a few months, but I love it. It cooks the rice so beautifully, and the clean up is … [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...]
Mexican Stack-Es, Also Known As…
{Pin It to your favorite recipes board!} I'm not sure what took me so long to figure these out. I recently chatted with my friend in OH who made the "Polynesian Buffet" for us (now, years ago...where does the time go!). After our chat, I was remembering that dinner and decided that we needed to do something similar here, but with all the fixins for tacos. We shall … [Read more...]
Chana Masala in the Slow Cooker
Thanks so much to Kimberly Danger from Frugal Bites for sharing this great recipe with us. I'm still on "leave," enjoying my time with new baby and settling into life as a family of 6. I'm so grateful for the help and support of my fellow bloggers during this time! ~Erin Ever since a new Indian restaurant opened up down the street from us last fall, I can't get enough. … [Read more...]
Quinoa with Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
So this dish I made with the intention of my husband and I eating for lunch. But it could certainly be a main dish in and of itself, or a delicious side dish with some grilled chicken or steaks. The reason I made this as a "lunch dish," is the Brussels sprouts. My kiddos are fantastic eaters, they love most green vegetables, but 2 out of the 3 of them "draw the line" at … [Read more...]
Chorizo-Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Every now and again I happen upon a recipe that sounds all fancy-schmancy, but can certainly be made for under $5. Take this recipe for example. Stuffed acorn squash. Chorizo. Sounds gourmet. It is. But it isn't. But it is. The end result is gourmet, the process and the price tag are not! The process is simple...cook the chorizo and mix in some rice and diced … [Read more...]
Ginger, Sweet Potato and Bean Soup
I know sweet potatoes and beans combined with Asian seasonings sounds like a crazy combination. You are just going to have to trust me on this. This soup is seriously delicious! It is also fast and easy to make, filling, and frugal. I pulled this soup together in under 20 minutes. I was able to do that because I had cooked rice on hand. If you don't have … [Read more...]