Well kids...when FRESH salmon fillets are on sale for $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon The best thing to make when salmon is on … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce – Potluck Kebab Party
Friday night we had a little gathering to celebrate a milestone. A BIG milestone! I finished the cookbook manuscript! That's reason to celebrate, right??? Check out all this goodness... Bacon Wrapped Onion Kebabs Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around a "stack" of onions. Brush with favorite BBQ sauce. Grill! Delish! Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with … [Read more...]
Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce
This Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce goes perfectly with these grilled Shrimp Kabobs! I thought I'd try a new sauce for kabobs. Because everything is better with sauce! I intended this for grilled salmon, but ended up making shrimp kabobs. A little experiment if you will! Plus, my first harvest from the garden! Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce I … [Read more...]
Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes This Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes recipe is super fast and easy! It's the perfect dish for meat and potato lovers! 1 lb eye of round thin steaks ($2.88)1 Tbsp steak seasoning (FREE!) Bought last week with $.50 coupon that doubled when the Grill Mates were on sale for $1!66 medium white potatoes ($.80)1/2 cup sour cream ($.20)2 … [Read more...]
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
This meal is actually from the other night...but I never got around to posting it! I'll post tonight's Veggie Pizza recipe tomorrow when the boys are having leftovers. Then we'll be back on track! This is the best homemade honey mustard sauce or marinade! Make it soon! Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken This is the best homemade honey mustard sauce or marinade! … [Read more...]
How to Grill Corn
I've always been afraid to grill corn. Well, afraid is probably the wrong word. Lazy? Impatient? Those would probably be better! It takes a little more prep work and it takes longer to cook on the grill, as opposed to the stovetop or microwave. BUT...since I snipped herbs from the garden and I was able to do most (minus melting the butter in the microwave) of the prep work … [Read more...]
Introducing – The Kabob Party
Well kids. It's like summer today. Sunny and 80! Slight breeze! The PERFECT day for a Kabob Party! We are off to a friends house for the first (of many) kabob parties this year! Each family brings something different to put on the skewers and a side dish! This way you get a tasty variety without one person having to bear the brunt of the cost of the party. What is … [Read more...]
Steak and Potatoes
Can't beat this...2 steaks for $2.08! "Manager's Special" is the way to go! May not be the "best" cut of steak, but it was still delicious! Ingredients 2 cuts steak ($2.08) 1/4 cup marinade ($.50) 4 potatoes ($1.oo) 3 cloves garlic ($.10) 1/2 cup milk ($.10) 2 T butter ($.20) 1 small eggplant ($.79) 2 T EVOO ($.10) 1/2 cup corn ($.20) Directions 1. Marinate steak … [Read more...]
Hamburgers
Ingredients 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Patties ($1.69)...using 1 lb ground beef 4 slices cheddar cheese ($.55) 4 tomato slices ($.50) 4 lettuce pieces ($.10) Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Mayo...whatever your hearts desire! ($.25) 4 Corn Cob ($1) 1 small can baked beans ($.44) Directions 1. Grill burgers. Season as you like! Slap between buns with your favorite … [Read more...]
Pork and Colorful Veggies
This is a colorful dish! It irks me when my kids have the following lunch (although a popular one...it's all ONE color!)... Canteloupe, Mac n Cheese, Cheese Cubes A little too much YELLOW for me! I love colorful meals...it means a greater variety of nutrients, vitamins and minerals will be going into your body and helping maintain, heal and restore everything! Also, … [Read more...]