On to the soup...Rice and Bean Soup...aka "Cupboard Soup," as in use what you've got in the cupboard...aka "Oops, don't have any split peas, so can't make split pea soup Soup"...So, yes I am not prepared for this one! Totally thought there were split peas in the cupboard, but there weren't, so we improvise... Rice and Bean Soup The perfect way to use ingredients in … [Read more...]
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...]
Tuna Melts
Tuna Melts A simply perfect lunch! 2 cans of tuna, drained3 Tbsp asandwich spread or mayonnaise8 slices bread2 Tbsp butter4 slices cheeseFresh fruit and/or veggies as side, ie pineapple or baby carrots or frozen veggies Mix tuna and sandwich spread (or mayonnaise) in a small bowl. Butter the "toasting sides" of the bread. Place tuna and cheese … [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...]
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...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]