Category Archives: Main Dish

Salmon Patties

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintSalmon Patties Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes Yield: 6 servings This is a great way to take leftover cooked salmon (or a can of salmon) and make an entirely different dish. The egg and bread crumbs are binding ingredients that will help the patty stay in tact while it’s cooking. Safflower oil and […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings (from scratch)

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings (from scratch) Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 6 hoursTotal Time: 6 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 3 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour ¼ tsp. pepper ½ onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 rib celery, sliced Dumplings ¾ cup flour […]

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Easy Stir-Fry

Published in healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintEasy Stir-Fry You can easily change the taste of this recipe simply by varying the vegetable content. I have chosen a blend of Asian vegetables and traditional, but please experiment and find out what your family likes best. I like to serve this over brown rice. If your family is migrating from white rice to […]

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Beef Stroganoff

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintBeef Stroganoff Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes Yield: 6 servings I love this recipe – it’s a great way to stretch a budget without feeling like that’s what you’re trying to cut corners. If you are using a cut of beef that isn’t very tender, slice the beef and soak […]

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Chicken Parmigiana

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintChicken Parmigiana Yield: 4 servings Use canola or safflower oil to cook the chicken breasts instead of olive oil. While I normally prefer olive oil, it has a relatively low smoke point, canola and safflower oils are more tolerant of high-heat cooking. I make my own bread crumbs from whole wheat bread and seasonings, but […]

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Grilled Lemon Dill chicken

Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintLemon Dill Chicken Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 6 servings I like this recipe because it’s made on the grill but offers a unique flavor. Because it’s cooked in a foil tent, you can grill it with other dishes without compromising flavors.Ingredients6 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 lemons 6 sprigs […]

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Pot Roast Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 9 hoursTotal Time: 9 hours, 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings This is a family favorite. I love it because it takes just a few minutes to prepare, making it great for a busy day. It’s the perfect meal for a cold and rainy Fall day. I […]

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Mom’s Chicken and Rice

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 30, 2011

PrintMom’s Chicken and Rice Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Once again, we’re taking a stroll down my memory lane. I think this was one of my favorite dishes as a child, although I don’t remember Mom adding the peas. My mom used an entire chicken […]

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Fajitas

Published in Beef, Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 30, 2011

PrintFajitas Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients1 pkg. 7-inch flour tortillas (either white or whole wheat) 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or lean beef (flank steak, London broil, round steak, etc. work well) Fajita marinade (or one envelope of the packaged marinade) 1 med. […]

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Ham & Cheddar Melts

Published in Penny Pinchin' Picks, Pork on October 29, 2011

PrintHam & Cheddar Melts Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Ingredients½ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. dill ¼ tsp. celery seed (optional) 8 slices wheat bread ¾ lb. sliced ham 4 slices cheddar cheese 1 tomato, slicedInstructionsCombine mayonnaise, dill and celery seed in a small bowl. Toast the slices of bread. Spread […]

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