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September 21, 2016
Quick and Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Legs My daughter has a 12 hour stint at college two days a week, so I like to have a nice meal ready for her when she gets home on those nights. I am also a huge fan of Queen Sugar the new drama on OWN on Wednesday night so I want something I don’t have to actively participate in cooking. This recipe for Quick and Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Legs is...
September 17, 2016
Cast Iron Seared Sirloins The final recipe in my Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meal series is Cast Iron Seared Sirloins. While I will admit, this is not a filet mignon, it is a great steak on a budget. One of the keys to a good steak is making sure it is not ice cold when you cook it. Also you have to let it rest. And lastly, you need to cut it against the grain. Making...
September 16, 2016
Fajita Sliders Hosting a football party or tailgating this weekend? Do I have the recipe for you? My Fajita Sliders recipe will take your get together to the next level. These sliders are the ultimate finger food. Who knew you could pack this much flavor in such a small package! Expecting a big crowd? I suggest you double the recipe! Of course if you want to go all out, make a batch of my Honey Chipotle Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce. Personally, I think...
September 15, 2016
Sirloin Stew Nothing makes me happier than cooking meals that are both delicious and economical. As a matter of fact, my Sirloin Stew recipe fits both of those categories. It is the first recipe in the Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals series. Can you believe you can get 3 delicious meals from one rump roast? The proof is in the post: Sirloin Stew (today’s recipe), Fajita Sliders (tomorrows recipe) and Cast Iron Seared Sirloins (the final recipe...
September 14, 2016
Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals! Doesn’t that sound great? Well, let me tell you it is so much easier than you think. I bought my rump roast, which was about 2.28 of pound, on sale for $2.99 a pound and got 3 meals out of the deal. From this one hunk of meat, I made Sirloin Stew, Fajita Sliders, and Cast Iron Seared Sirloins! Tomorrow, I will be posting the...
March 27, 2016
Meatball Cannellini Bean Ragout This year my sister and I decided that we were not going to cook the traditional Easter meal that we always cook. It is a tradition that we love but this year, we just needed a break. So the three of us (sister, daughter and myself) went to Classics on Noble for Brunch and it was really nice. Since I knew we would be having a big brunch today, I wanted to make something light for dinner....
December 7, 2015
Creamy Manchego Rose Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta I love pasta. Not just a little, but, really, really, really love pasta. I could eat it everyday. With meat, without meat, tomato sauce, cream sauce or both sauce (rose)! Creamy Manchego Rose Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta which combines both tomato and cream to make this gorgeous rose sauce is one of my favorites. Whenever I ask my daughter what she would like for dinner, she almost always says “Ooh, Mom, can...
January 28, 2015
The final recipe of the series Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love series is April’s Alabama Beans and Rice. This dish is so full of flavor that you can almost taste if from the front porch! The mixture of onions, peppers and celery smell heavenly as the meaty bean mixture bubbles away in your kitchen. Another alternative you could do with this recipe is prepare the recipe to step 6 below then place in a slow cooker for about...
January 27, 2015
Stuffed Cabbage (Lahana Dolmasi) Stuffed Cabbage (Lahana Dolmasi) is a delicious meal that will not break the bank. If you read my post on Sunday, Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love, you know that I am doing a series of several recipes for around 30 bucks. Of course I am using things from my stocked pantry and fridge like spices, flours, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Things that I normally have on hand in my kitchen. One of the...
January 26, 2015
This hearty Smoked Sausage and Kale Soup is both filling and budget friendly. It is satisfying but not too heavy. We have been having some really chilly weather here in Alabama and this soup really hit the spot with us. If you try it out, I think you will agree it is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I would love to know which foods you like to cook to warm up in these cold months. Let...
