Easy Meals

Simple Stroganoff, hold the mushrooms, please!

Stroganoff is simple, yet so yummy! Nothing to it, really. Not just easy, but very inexpensive, if you keep it that way. I’m sure there are recipes that far exceed $10, but not this one! It’s probably on my kiddos top 5 list for dinners, so it must be good! […]

Sausage and Tomato Penne w/Chopped Romaine Salad

Summer meals are all about being easy, quick and fresh. If you have tomatoes, use ’em. If it’s bell pepper, use it. Whatever you have, you can toss into a simple penne with sausage and create a tasty and nutritious meal that is also very quick and very affordable. Not […]

Tilapia Fish Sandwich with Baked Pepper Jack Mac

Tilapia isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still a better price than most fish and still considered, “eco friendly”. Plus, it’s very versatile and mild. Perfect for kids. Mine love it baked, fried or even poached. With such a mild fish, you really can play up […]

Scallop and Mushroom Udon – a meal on it’s own!

Udon are just a fantastic noodle. They don’t mush and fall apart like standard egg noodle. They’re hearty, tasty and definitely lend themselves to a giant bowl of DINNER! That’s right. This is a meal. I promise. You will not be hungry after a big bowl of Scallop and Mushroom […]

Homestyle Sloppy Joes with Pepperoni Pasta Salad

There are times when it’s not just about saving money, but also about convenience and using what you have available. This recipe was perfect for one of those times. As usual, we flew in from soccer, kids were starving, I was scrambling and then it hit me, sloppy joe. I’ve […]

Moose Tracks n’ Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich

My family loves Ice Cream Sandwiches. I usually keep it simple, chocolate chip cookies and vanilla or cookies n’ cream. Not today! We’re going for the ULTIMATE ice cream sandwich – The Chocolate Moose Track and Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwich! The big Daddy of ice cream sandwiches. The king. The […]