PrintHerbed Pizza Crust This recipe will make enough crust for 3 13-inch pizzas or one 11×16 pan plus one 13-inch pizza. It will also make about 10 individual sized pizzas, which I make and freeze for my daughter’s school lunches. Ingredients4 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/2 tsp. plus 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. […]
Read more »Teriyaki Salmon
Published in Fish, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on March 4, 2012
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. […]
Read more »Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups and Stews on March 3, 2012
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 […]
Read more »Buttermilk Pancakes
Published in Breads, breakfast, kids activities, organic food, Recipes on March 1, 2012
PrintButtermilk Pancakes Ingredients1¾ cups unbleached flour ¼ cup whey protein powder 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder ¼ cup melted butter or oil 2¼ cups buttermilk 2 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs, slightly beatenInstructionsIn a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Make a well in the center of the […]
Read more »Pasta Primavera
Published in healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Vegetarian on February 25, 2012
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, […]
Read more »Broccoli Salad
Published in healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Sides & Salads on February 25, 2012
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 […]
Read more »Sloppy Joes
Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012
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 […]
Read more »Oven Baked Chicken and Biscuts
Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012
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 […]
Read more »Apple Dumplings
Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, rainy day fun, Recipes on February 25, 2012
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 […]
Read more »Meatball Sandwiches
Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012
PrintMeatball Sandwiches Yield: 6 servings Amazing comfort food… you can also make these a couple of days in advance. They freeze well for a quick addition to spaghetti when you need to fix a quick dinner. The cheese and breadcrumbs give the meatballs a smooth texture. Use a hearty bread like a hoagie roll or […]
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