Gloom and Doom. That's the word on the street these days. Everyone is tightening their belts and pinching their pennies in case they lose their job, inflation skyrockets, or the nation collapses in on itself. Whatever the reasoning there is no doubt that people are looking for more and more ways to spend less. Well, I'm throwing my idea into the hat...make some dough. ...
Make Ahead
A Cheap Date – Chicken Kiev
It feels like FOREVER since I have posted an entry. I consider that to be a testament to just how busy I have been. The last 10 days have been seriously hectic. I got my first large order for bags ( okay it was only 5 bags, but that's big for me), I signed up to do my very first craft show in May, we have been potty training the twins, and on top of all that we have all had a ...
A Little Bit of Spring – Pasta Salad
I am totally over wintertime. I hate being cold all the time and as a tightwad I refuse to turn up the heat. I just want it to be sunny and warm outside. I am ready for Spring. Unfortunately, Spring is a long ways away. Today's weather was beautiful...until you went outside. It was bright and sunny and very cold. As I stared out the window I thought that I would love a nice ...
Chicken Pot Pie
I love this recipe for chicken pot pie. It uses envelopes of turkey gravy and Hollandaise mix which really helps to thicken up the filling and gives it a really rich flavor. I also use store bought pie crusts. I can't make a pie crust to save my life ,so I am thankful these things are around. Make sure you pull the crusts out of the freezer when you start. Turn the pans for the ...
Mom’s Maple Glaze
I don't know what it is about the holidays that brings back every sweet, distant memory of my mother's cooking. I guess because it was always delicious, well almost always delicious. It always came with a house full of people with love,warm conversation and maybe the odd heated political debate.There were always a bunch of kids, 7 of us to be exact.( I was only related to one ...
Homemade Marinara Sauce
If there is one recipe every frugal parent should have in their repertoire it is Marinara sauce. I can't think of one child ( or adult) who doesn't like spaghetti with mounds of sauce and piles of cheese. Not to mention it is one of the healthiest, easiest and most versatile meals to fix for dinner. You can hide a multitude of things in marinara. Vegetables, ground turkey ( ...