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 […]
Pasta
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 […]
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 […]
Linguini with Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Linguini is that pasta that goes well with so many sauces. Personally, I prefer it over spaghetti. I mean, it’s great with white sauce, butter and pesto, red sauce and especially with meatballs. Speaking of marinara or red sauce, I have a recipe for you that is so simple and […]
Spicy Sausage Manicotti with Fresh Corn on the Cob
I’ve had 1/2 a package of dried manicotti shells in the pantry just calling my name. I also had some Spicy Italian Sausage I got on sale for $2 bucks!! I was a bit worried about the spice being too much for the kids, but honestly, it was perfect! I […]
Basil Chicken Sausage and Mushroom Manicotti
Italian isn’t my specialty, but I love to experiment with it. At my local produce market, Sprouts, they offer a number of sausages regularly. I think the butcher also likes to experiment. This week, I picked up some Basil Chicken Sausage for just a $1.98. I figured I’d use it […]