So i saw this recipe on The Happy Housewife. So i got what i needed and Mark JR and i set out to make some S’mores Muffins! Here is how ours turned out: S’more Muffins 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup white flour (I use all whole wheat) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder… Read More »
Oct 12, 2010
$5 or Under Dinner: Slow Cooker Curried Coconut Chicken
October 12, 2010 7:13 pm Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Slow Cooker Curried Coconut Chicken Ingredients 1 can coconut milk ($1.09) Used $1 coupon on sale price 2 tsp curry powder ($.20) Salt and pepper 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ($2.87) 1 bag frozen stir-fry mixed vegetables ($1.09) 1 cup white rice ($.20) 1/2 tsp ground ginger, curry powder each ($.10) Directions Shake the coconut… Read More »
Oct 8, 2010
$10 or Under Dinner: Double Eggplant Pizza
October 8, 2010 1:17 am Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Double Eggplant Pizza Serves 4 Prep 10 mins Grill 15 mins 1 Small eggplant (about 3/4 Pound), cut lengtly wis 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1/4 cup jarred caponata, chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella chees (about 4 ounces) 12 ounces frozen pizza dough, thawed 1. Pre heat… Read More »
Oct 7, 2010
$5 or Under Dinner: Sweet Balsamic Tilapia
October 7, 2010 1:58 am Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Ingredients 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ($.05) 1 tsp brown sugar ($.01) Salt and pepper 4 frozen tilapia fillets ($2.99) 1 1/2 cup brown rice ($.60) 1 acorn squash ($.99) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened ($.40) 1/4 cup honey ($.40) Dash of cinnamon and ginger ($.05) Directions 1. In a small bowl, whisk or stir… Read More »
Sep 24, 2010
$10 or Under Dinners: Pasta with Squash Brown Butter & Rosemary
September 24, 2010 1:52 am Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Pasta with Squash Brown Butter & Rosemary Serves 4 prep 15 mins bake 30 mins Ingredients 1 3 pound butter nut squash peeled seeded and cut into half inch cubes 1 onion chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary salt and pepper 2/3 pound lasagna noodles broken into… Read More »
Sep 22, 2010
Dinner Under $5: Green Pepper Chili
September 22, 2010 7:55 pm Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
It’s getting to be that time of year the weather cools down in my house that means it’s Chili time!! Ingredients About 3/4 lb. ground beef ($1.12) 1/2 red onion, diced ($.50) 2 green peppers, diced ($.66) 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes ($.16) 1 6 oz. can tomato paste ($.19) 2 cups cooked black… Read More »
Sep 17, 2010
$10 or Under Dinners: Mini Meat Loaf Smothered with Onions
September 17, 2010 3:32 pm Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Mini Meat Loaf smothered with onions Serves 4 Prep 15 mins Bake 45 Mins Ingredients 1/2 cups pitted dried dates chopped 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 1/3 pound ground beef 3 onions (2 thinly sliced/ 1 finely chopped) 1 egg lightly beaten 1 table spoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper 4… Read More »
Sep 16, 2010
$10 or Under Dinners: Orange Pork and Beet Salad
September 16, 2010 1:15 pm Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Orange Pork and Beet Salad Serves 4 Prep 1 hour plus marinading Grill 10 Mins Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs medium beets trimmed 5 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 6 tablespoons vegetable oil salt and pepper 2 bone-in porkchops 2/3 head red leaf lettuce torn 1/3 sliced almonds toasted 1.… Read More »
Sep 15, 2010
$5 or Under Dinner: Simple Pasta with Sauteed Tomatoes
September 15, 2010 1:13 am Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Ingredients 1 lb. pasta noodles, variety doesn’t matter ($.50) 2 Tbsp olive oil ($.20) 4 garlic cloves, crushed ($.20) 1/2 onion, finely chopped ($.15) 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (from the garden) (Fresh basil, chopped, would have been a lovely addition…I’m all out!) 3 chicken breasts ($2.32) Garlic salt and Italian seasonings ($.05)… Read More »
Sep 8, 2010
$5 Dinner: Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
September 8, 2010 9:14 pm Posted By The Frugal Navy Wife
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes Toss some blueberries, fresh or frozen, with some lemon juice…then sift some powdered sugar over the top before folding them into the batter!!! Ingredients 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 2 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt About 1 1/2 cup blueberries (I… Read More »
