So we've had a handful of "brisk" mornings here in San Antonio. And by "brisk," I mean the temp has dropped below 70. Which must mean fall is here because I've seen a number of people out wearing sweatshirts. Or my blood is already starting to thin out some, because it's really not that cool?! While it may feel warm outside still, it's starting to feel like fall as we … [Read more...]
Cilantro Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Guacamole Enchiladas. Cilantro Lime Chicken Avocado Enchiladas. Cilantro Lime Chicken Guacamole Enchiladas. CLCG Enchies. For short. I really don't care what we call these, because it doesn't really matter. What matters is that they are packed with flavor. And they are the perfect summer enchilada. Sales for avocados have started, you can pinch cilantro … [Read more...]
Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
This casserole is a nice way to add more fresh vegetables, and some whole grain rice, to the dinner menu. I used celery and broccoli since this was what we had available. You can substitute this for your favorite fresh vegetables, or whatever you have on hand. I also used a can of cream corn, to bring an added fun flavor, and a little creaminess. My teenage … [Read more...]
5 Tips for How to Make Homemade Bread
Learn 5 Important Tips and Strategies for How to Make Homemade Bread The smell of fresh bread baking in your own oven. The thought of adding a dollop of butter to it, watching it melt and soak into the warm bread. Then biting into it and letting the warm, fresh bread melt in your mouth and fill your heart and tummy with that cozy comfort that only … [Read more...]
Tortellini in a Creamed Vegetarian Sauce
The creamy vegetarian sauce is made from a simple soup, with few ingredients. Blending a portion of this after cooking, and adding back to the soup makes a delicious, filling cream sauce for the tortellini. Using yellow split peas, rather than traditional green split peas, gives it a bright, spring color! Tortellini in a Creamed Vegetarian Sauce Yield - 8 … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onions
Ever since making those Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Enchiladas, I've been itching to put the same flavors on a pizza. And now that I have, I'm kicking myself for not doubling this pizza. Because it needs to be doubled. Because it deserves to be doubled. About a week ago, I was talking to my cousin ...and we got on the subject of pizza. I told him how I've been wanting to … [Read more...]
Homemade Pizza Crust Recipe
This is my go-to pizza crust recipe. It has never failed me. And I've heard from many of you, that it has never failed you either! If I make it with half white flour and half whole wheat flour, I add 2 Tbsp extra water. And I don't generally make it "full whole wheat"...It's just too grainy for our liking. Save yourself a few bucks and make your own crust next time you're … [Read more...]
Homemade Mini Calzones
These are similar in size to the popular frozen "pizza pockets" that teenagers love. These can be made very economically at home. They are also larger than the frozen version, and are more filling. This recipe requires you to make your own dough, which will take extra time. If you are in a hurry, you can buy pre-made pizza dough in the refrigerator section of your local … [Read more...]
Batch Cooking: Biscuits
Few things in my stretching-the-budget and filling-tummies career have made as big a difference as biscuits. Do you remember how much the canned variety costs? Oh, I dearly love the convenience. But I don’t like paying for it. Especially when I have to get so many cans to feed the seven of us. And that’s where batch cooking homemade biscuits comes in. But here’s the trick. … [Read more...]
Parmesan Garlic Knots
Today I'm going to tell you about an amazing side that I've discovered. If you like garlic bread with your pasta, you are going love Parmesan Garlic Knots. If you get the generic biscuits in a can from Wal-mart, even if they aren't on sale they are $1.25 for 40 so you'll have plenty! And it will keep practically any pasta dish under $10 for your family! And the good thing is … [Read more...]