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Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew
Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew Filling and frugal dinner recipe! 1 cup rice, uncooked1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 box chopped spinach1 zucchini, diced1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic2 Tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) sliced Italian Loaf GF Apple Muffins Load all ingredients except the rice and bread into the slow … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili
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Cream of Broccoli Soup and Baked Chicken
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Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash
Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garden Fresh Chili on Red Potatoes
A perfect hearty meal to warm my tummy, just before an hour of "begging" in our neighborhood! Yesterday I was blessed by our farmer's market! Today is busy, perfect for another crockpot creation! This afternoon I will be at my son's fall party at the preschool. And tonight is "Beggar's Night"...apparently the PC term for Trick or Treating! Not sure why it's called beggar's … [Read more...]
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas Quesadillas for breakfast! 6 strips of bacon8 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese 8 Tortillas (use natural corn tortillas for gluten free)Salsa 2 Pears Cook bacon in skillet on stove top. (Or cook it in the oven!) Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fats. Pour most of the fat from the skillet.Scramble eggs in skillet that you … [Read more...]
Corn and Salsa Tortilla Soup
Saturday's around here mean 2 things. Long runs...today I ran 9 miles. Just me and my Shuffle Ipod! I'm proud to say I ran the whole way with one stop at a traffic light to stretch my legs. I'm training to run the Rock and Roll half marathon in San Antonio with my sister next month! College football! We're a little confused around here about who we're rooting for. Where … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
First, head on over to see what GFCF mom has to say about processed foods vs. homemade foods! This especially applies to young children, but we can ALL benefit from a whole and raw food diet. That is my goal: to serve delicious and wholesome meals for under $5! Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($1.58)1 stalk celery ($.10)1/2 … [Read more...]
Zucchini Omelets
This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL for running the Chicago marathon and doing so in honor and memory of your dad! Zucchini Omelets A simple omelet … [Read more...]