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Italian Salad Dressing

Published in Dressings & Condiments, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Uncategorized on February 19, 2012

PrintItalian Salad Dressing Ingredients1 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. sugar (or 1 packet stevia for a sugar-free dressing) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano ½ tsp. granular onion ¼ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. dried basil Dash (each) marjoram and sageInstructionsCombine all ingredients in a salad dressing […]

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Summer Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Published in Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Sides & Salads on February 19, 2012

PrintSummer Tomato and Cucumber Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings What a great way to use yummy summertime veggies!Ingredients3 large tomatoes, halved and sliced 1 large cucumber, sliced 1 medium red onion (or sweet onion), sliced 1 can sliced black olives 1 bunch broccoli 1/2 cup Italian salad […]

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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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Peach Blueberry Cobbler

Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintPeach Blueberry Cobbler Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: 6 servings This recipe is another summer favorite…. especially with home made vanilla ice cream!Ingredients6-8 peaches, peeled and cut into pieces ½ c. blueberries (can increase to 1 cup if you really like them) 2 T. lemon juice ½ […]

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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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Fajita Marinade

Published in Marinades, Penny Pinchin' Picks on October 30, 2011

PrintFajita Marinade Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: enough to marinate 1 1/2 pounds of beef or chicken This recipe works well for both beef and chicken. Fresh lime juice and fresh garlic add an extra punch to this recipe, and I don’t recommend skimping on those two ingredients — it’s worth the added effort. (I […]

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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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Pasta Salad

Published in Penny Pinchin' Picks, Sides & Salads on October 29, 2011

PrintPasta Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Yield: 16 servings Ingredients1 16-ounce package of rotini or penne pasta 1 cup Italian dressing 1 tsp. dried oregano Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 can sliced black olives (3.8 ounces), drained 1 can artichoke hearts, drained 1 med carrot, […]

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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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