Here is a great frugal recipe to rework leftover noodles into a different dish. Spaghetti Pie 2C Pasta (leftover)1 Egg, beaten1/4C breadcrumbs (homemade is the most frugal)1 small container Ricotta Cheese (or the more frugal Cottage Cheese)1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce Mix together egg, noodles and breadcrumbs.Press spaghetti mixture into an oiled pie plate & bake… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pecan Bacon
While I was at the Stouffer’s “Let’s Fix Dinner” blogger roundtable* this week we were served this Pecan Bacon. . . obviously invented by an evil genius of a chef. . . It is so good. Trust me. While this recipe is not bargain basement cheap, it isn’t exorbitantly expensive. . . and it really… Keep Reading
Creamy Ham Potatoes
This was the nice filling and inexpensive dish that I left cooking away in the crockpot last Tuesday when I headed off to Cleveland, OH. It was a great way to use up a couple of cups of leftover ham. Creamy ham Potatoes 4 medium potatoes, peeled & sliced thin2C leftover ham (cut into chunks)1… Keep Reading
Benihanna Japanese Style Salad Dressing
Have you ever been to one of those expensive, hibachi style Japanese steakhouses? We took Princess to one last Friday in honor of both of our birthdays. At the beginning of the meal we were given a salad made from some plain lettuce with a bit of onion and carrot. Sounds bland, but the dressing… Keep Reading
Cabbage Cornflake Casserole
I love cabbage. Yes, cabbage cooked poorly is stinky and nasty. But cabbage cooked well is tasty, filling and cheap. Cabbage is also one of the few vegetables that is bargain priced all winter long and into the spring-so it winds up being a “go to” vegetable for me all the way up until the… Keep Reading
Oyster Cracker Snax
I always keep a bag of oyster crackers in the cupboard so I can whip up this snack in a munchies emergency. Doubly good because oyster crackers are inexpensive and have a long shelf life. This makes a lot, so you may want to consider halving it. Oyster Cracker Snax 2 bags Oyster Crackers 1… Keep Reading
Yummy Bar Cheese Spread
Still recovering from being gone for a week at a conference (South by Southwest in Austin-otherwise known as SXSW), so thought I’d toss up a quick recipe post. This cheese spread used to be served at a local bar-hence the name “Bar Cheese”. Someone in Yankee Bill’s family begged the recipe off the owner. The… Keep Reading
Guest Post: Porcupine Meatballs
Hi – my name is Donalyn Ketchum and like Jenn, I live in Upstate NY. When Jenn asked for guest bloggers while she is away next week and I knew this recipe would be a natural for her site. It is easy first of all – perfect for beginner cooks and great fun to do… Keep Reading
Guest Post: Pantry Soup
I’m so excited that I am writing a guest post for Jenn. Hi, everyone! Ahem. Right. Down to the business at hand. When I volunteered a guest post, I knew that my topic should be geared to frugality and thriftiness, so I considered my frugal habits. I must admit, I’m not always the most frugal… Keep Reading
Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe
Scalloped Tomatoes were a side dish I had never heard of until my sweet mother in law served it to us one day several years ago. She seemed quite surprised that I had never heard of or tasted it. For some reason I always assumed that “scalloped” meant in a cheesy creamy sauce, like when… Keep Reading
