Holy Zucchini Squash, Batman!

Pin itDespite the deer mowing down my green beans, the Yellow Squash and Zucchini are growing faster than we can eat them. We left for four days, and this is what we came back to: That’s one of two monstrosities, sitting next to the ruler from EZ School Supplies. Those two won’t be good by [...]

Really Easy Chicken Recipe

Pin itThis week, I stayed at my brother ans sister-in-law’s house, babysitting their kids. With five kids in the house under the age of seven, we had to make some easy dinners. I also wanted to leave some leftovers for when they got back last night. So one night, I made my signature Baked Ziti. [...]

Photo Week, Day 3: Garden Veggie and Herb Skillet

Pin itThis skillet recipe is not only 5 ingredients, but it is also a one dish recipe! Both winners in my book. I made this recipe the other day with veggies from the local produce stand, and herbs from my herb garden, which I grow in aq large barrel. My garden veggies are not quite [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Country Style Steak

Pin itCube Steak is one of the most inexpensive cuts of meat, and until recently I’ve never had a recipe that I liked. And Country Fried Steak is another one of those Southern dishes this Italian girl NEVER would’ve imagined eating! I found this recipe on About.com: Southern Food, and loved it. I usually post [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Pin itThis macaroni and cheese recipe comes from my college roommate! She grew up vegetarian, and this was staple at their dinner table. The one somewhat costly item is the cheese, but you can find it on sale, or get it at Sam’s or Costco. However, the mushroom soup stretches the cheese farther, making it [...]

Super Bowl Party Food

Pin itWell, today is the big day! I couldn’t care less about the football game, but the party I love! What are you making for gameday? We’re having our small group from church over and I’m making my dad’s famous honey hot wings for our super bowl party! Y’all know I’m not the most precise [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Chicken and Dumplings

Pin itWarning: This recipe will not be appearing in “30 Minute Meals.” This Chicken and Dumplings is definitely food of love. It takes a total of about 90 minutes to cook. However, that also has some boiling time built in, so you can work in other tasks. It’s not fast, but it is cheap! I [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Dried Beans

Pin itBeans Beans, the musical fruit,the more you eat the more you… um, can fit in your suit! …because they’re healthy, too. Yeah, that’s it. Anyway… A lot of people are intimidated by cooking with dried beans. You see the bags in the grocery store for $.99, but you think, “What would I do with [...]

The Best Barbecue Chicken Ever

Pin itI guarantee this recipe is the easiest and yummiest barbecue chicken you have ever tasted! My mother-in-law introduced me to this recipe. I purchased chicken breasts this week for $2.50 / lb at Harris Teeter, so I made this for a friend who is going through a hard time right now. Barbecue Chicken (6-8 [...]

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