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Category Archives: Penny Pinchin’ Mom

Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts

PrintCheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Something different for the grill.Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves sea salt & pepper to taste 3 oz. cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup salsa InstructionsHeat gas or charcoal grill. Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper; place each chicken breast smooth side down; […]

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Alfredo Chicken Lasagna

PrintAlfredo Chicken Lasagna Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 12 servings Surprisingly simple, this white lasagna is a twist on the traditional dish and a creative way to use leftover chicken.Ingredients12 lasagna noodles 3 cups shredded chicken 24 oz. Alfredo sauce (about 1 1/2 jars) 1 pound ricotta […]

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Marinated Beef Tips with Potatoes

PrintMarinated Beef Tips with Potatoes Prep Time: 4 hoursCook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Marinated beef tips grill quickly with roasted potatoes.Ingredients1 1/2 lbs. sirloin beef tips 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes sea salt and pepper to taste 1 pound white- or […]

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Teriyaki Salmon

PrintTeriyaki Salmon Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 pound salmon fillets, skinless 1 Tbsp. olive oil sea salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 8 cups raw baby spinach leavesInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. […]

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

PrintSlow Cooker Taco Soup Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6 hoursTotal Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings It’s a quick and easy way to fix a Mexican dinner that won’t have you stuck in the kitchen. Instead, let your slow cooker do the work! You could also serve this dish with warmed flour […]

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Pasta Primavera

PrintPasta Primavera Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 servings A great vegetarian dish all on its own, or add leftover grilled chicken, beef or shrimp. Experiment with different vegetable combinations — green peppers, mushrooms, squash and others are also tasty in this recipe.Ingredients1 pound dry pasta 1 cup carrots, […]

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Broccoli Salad

PrintBroccoli Salad This is a great vegetable mix that is appealing and crunchy. The vinaigrette-based dressing allows the flavors to come through without being heavy.Ingredients1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets 1 cup carrots, sliced thin 1 can black olives, drained 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 pkg. cherry tomatoes 3-4 green onions, sliced […]

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Sloppy Joes

PrintSloppy Joes Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings You don’t have to rely on canned sauce to make your own tasty sloppy joes. It’s a simple recipe, and one that allows you to adjust the spices to your family’s tastes.Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 1 can tomato puree (28 […]

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Oven Baked Chicken and Biscuts

PrintOven Baked Chicken and Biscuts Yield: 6 servings If you’ve never made biscuits from scratch, it’s pretty easy. You can eliminate the shredded cheese and dry mustard to make plain biscuits. Substitute packaged dough if you’re running short on time.IngredientsChicken 4 Tbsp. olive oil 4 Tbsp. butter 6 pieces of bone-in chicken (breasts or leg/thigh […]

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Apple Dumplings

PrintApple Dumplings Yield: 6 servings What could be a better dessert on a crisp Fall evening? I love the smell of the apples and cinnamon in the oven. It seems to warm the entire house.Ingredients6 medium tart apples, peeled and cored Pastry 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup unbleached white […]

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