I love a recipe when you can just dump a bunch of cans in a pot and end up with an amazing dinner. This taco soup recipe is easy but delicious! Great in the slow cooker or not. Must try! >Get a coupon for Old El Paso and SAVE!<< Walking through the grocery store, I […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Fall means great food and this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a perfect fit for the season. Have a bowl for a mid-week dinner or invite friends over for a football party. Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy way to fill up hungry bellies. As the weather cools and the sounds from this week’s […]
Homemade Mushroom Stock
When cooking mushrooms, many recipes tell you to remove the mushroom stems, but living a frugal lifestyle means I feel guilty tossing those stems away. I used to cook them anyway, regardless of what the recipe said, but recently I started collecting the stems in a freezer bag. Then, when my mushrooms have been neglected […]
Chili Con Carne
When the weather is cold, the temperature is just right for a steaming bowl of chili. In our home, we take our chili seriously… VERY seriously. When the first cold snap occurs, I make a large pot of chili, and we freeze the leftovers to eat on for weeks, topped with everything and anything from […]
Three Bean Stew
I have this stash of dry beans. If it begins to overflow the bin where I keep the bags, I know that it is past time to cook up a masterpiece. This recipe was born on a night such as this. If you are really wanting to make this recipe as inexpensive as can be, […]
Almost Scratch Chicken and Dumplings
I am convinced that there are certain illnesses which can immediately be cured by a big bowl of Chicken and Dumplings. If you are terrified about making them completely from scratch, consider these tips that can help you have it ready in under 30 minutes: Keep a stash of homemade chicken stock in the freezer. Using the […]
Chipotle Vegetable Soup
Once upon an afternoon, I decided to make a chicken dish and thought, “If a little chipotle pepper is good, then an entire can of chipotle peppers must be better.” Wowzers! As my husband and I tried to eat dinner that night, our noses and eyes ran uncontrollably, and we discussed the television show where […]
Carrabba’s Inspired Minestrone
When the weather cools off, my husband and I love to visit Carrabba’s. The chill in the air just begs for a bowl full of their Minestrone with some fresh, warm bread. Essentially, minestrone is a vegetable soup. Any vegetables will work in this recipe, but if you want the flavor of Carrabba’s, I recommend […]