Category Archives: Frugal recipes

Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches (made from left over Pork Roast)

   

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Sauteed Kale with onions… I will be adding a bit to many dishes.

                  Okay Dokey all done. I’ll put it in a bowl to cool for the fridge. I will add to many dishes right from the freezer.   I froze this in pint … Continue reading

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BBQ Pork Sandwiches for 11 (made sides too)

I made THREE Butts/shoulders   Potato salad in in fridge Making Cole slaw Chips, Doritos and other bags are on the table Sweet potato fries, Regular fries             I love when it falls off the … Continue reading

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Making Nanner Muffins

  I’d call this a ” freezer fill up day”. Muffins, breakfast casseroles, cooked bacon, sausage patties, omelette fillings etc. I like the idea of having assorted breakfast foods for anyone to microwave for a descent breakfast like french toast, … Continue reading

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Lazy fast dinner. Chicken dinner salad

Has anyone noticed that Tyson has stopped selling the “white meat chicken fillets” ?  We used to love those on our salads. Choice of toppings: cheese, bacon pieces, carrots, green onions, chopped white onion, grape tomatoes, avocado slices, chopped cucumber, … Continue reading

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Baked Crispy Cod, Baked sweet potato and green beans. Yum!

I don’t know why, but lately I have been craving fish. ( Oh please get that thought out of your head because I am so old, I would make the “news”)   Nice crispy topping, lemon slices on the side, … Continue reading

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This filling was made from left over chicken and it will be made into Pot Pie Filling and Chicken Soup with Rice or Noodles.

  I will update this after I have made the pot pie or soup. Right now it will go in the freezer until ready to use.        

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Roasted Whole Chicken , broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussel sprouts. Served with baked sweet potato.

      Oops…….. the skin broke but VERY JUICY!!!!!           I want everyone to eat veggies so I will make a variety.       Broccoli  and cauliflower     Brussel sprouts and cauliflower.  

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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.

         

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Dinner was Breaded Pork Cutlet with Pasta. A side salad and a glass or two of wine.

.. It will take me some time but I will have all recipes up for every post.            

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We call this either “Botona or Nachos To The Max”.

This is a dish that we enjoy sharing or making individual plates. Choose your own topping and watch a good movie. Be careful because it is so sloppy and not good for game night or for eating while working. Here is … Continue reading

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Sausage and Sauerkraut served with mashed taters. Hey, it’s a New Years Day meal for luck, and “his” families tradition.

  I have a couple crock-pots and I love them. This one is HUGE. It is a Kenmore and I have to say it is wonderful ! I am able to make a recipe on the stove top and transfer … Continue reading

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Homemade Vegetable Soup and homemade bread

        Here is the bread in the bread maker ….. can you smell it ?

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Rhubarb Jam

Rhubarb Jam/Sundae Topping/Glaze for Entree I made the Jam. I asked “Him” to taste it (after it was solid etc). Are you ready for his reply? This is how the conversation went. Me……Honey, it’s finished, would you to taste it? Him….Sure, you … Continue reading

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His Second Day Making Dinner.

 Hot Dogs served with those salads. I didn’t get a picture because it was so fast. I was re heating some homemade baked beans from the freezer and he walked in the kitchen holding the platter of cooked hot dogs. … Continue reading

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Roasting Red Peppers

I forgot to take the photo when I first placed them on the rack to cook. Here is the photos that follow that step. You can either place them right on your rack with a pan on the next shelf … Continue reading

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Cinnamon French Toast

What a beautiful morning. I had a loaf of bread that was going to get stale so I decided to make Cinnamon French Toast for the freezer. No, not FOR the freezer, oh forget it, you know what I mean. ( … Continue reading

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I broke my camera, and feel “‘Fluffy”. Today can only get better right?

I think I broke my camera, and I have about 500 photos on it. Yes, it holds a lot (1600) and I went nuts taking photos the past couple days.  I will take time out today to read the manual and … Continue reading

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Todays Dinner will be……

-Sloppy Joe’s ………..(or Pasta Primavera waiting for opinions from family) -Homemade Fries or “rounds” -Pickle chips for those that can handle the crunch. (below) Are you wondering why such a “gourmet” meal? (wink). It was a request for soft food.  Not … Continue reading

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I promise to have these boxes opened TODAY !

I have organized the pantry, changed the cabinets around in the kitchen and had my door wall replaced. LOL When do I get to play ???? Here they are waiting. ………Ok so they are on their side but I don’t … Continue reading

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Big Huge Crockpot of Vegetable Beef Soup. I will make homemade bread later and slather the butter all over it. Slurp !

       

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