PrintBeef Stew Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes Yield: 12 servings I love making this in the slow cooker on a chilly day. And this recipe is big enough for leftovers!Ingredients2 pounds beef (chuck or bottom round), cut into 2-inch chunks 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup flour, seasoned with salt, pepper, […]
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Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups & Stews on February 25, 2012
Cinnamon Bread
Published in baking, Breads, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012
PrintCinnamon Bread Yield: 2 loaves In my opinion, the best place to let dough rise is in a warm oven. Set your oven to the lowest temperature (about 170 to 200 degrees), making sure that the rack is on the lowest setting. Let it warm while you mix the dough. When it’s time for the […]
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Published in Beef, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Soups & Stews on February 25, 2012
PrintChili Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes 1 lg. can tomato sauce 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp. chili powder […]
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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Published in Chicken, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012
PrintCheesy Chicken Yield: 8 servings Comfort food and a one-dish dinner… great for leftover rotisserie chicken, too. I love brown basmati rice — gives the dish a great flavor and cooks faster than regular brown rice — but you can substitute white rice as well. Cheese sauce is so easy to make, and you can […]
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Published in Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Sides & Salads on February 25, 2012
PrintScalloped Potatoes Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 10 servings A simple recipe that is an old-fashioned way to serve potatoes. I adapted this recipe from one I found in a cookbook from 1956. The cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the potatoes.Ingredients3 pounds potatoes, […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »Spinach Salad with Strawberries
Published in healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Sides & Salads on February 19, 2012
PrintSpinach Salad with Strawberries Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 8 servings Use blueberries, raspberries, or orange segments if strawberries aren’t in season. The balsamic vinegarette will complement the sweetness of the fruit instead of drowning it with another layer of flavor. Toasting the almonds in a dry skillet means no additional fat calories. I encourage […]
Read more »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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