tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12949871083344039972012-02-16T14:56:57.426-08:00....but it sure makes life easier when you have some!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-58320467198219610282012-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:002012-02-04T08:00:05.586-08:00

I made these twice-baked potatoes for dinner awhile back and forgot to share the recipe! They were very good....the perfect meal for a winter evening. Add a tossed salad and you are ready for business.... :-) I added mushrooms (finely chopped) and I always use Oscar Mayer real bacon bits (because I am lazy and hate the smell of greasy bacon in my house). They taste great!  You could also

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-12576945772881858182012-02-03T11:44:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:48:41.100-08:00

My kids take snacks to school everyday and the 2 boys at home need lots of snacks to keep their energy levels up. ;-) But snack foods KILL my food budget! Not to mention that most of them are filled with preservatives and sugar and....(fill in the bad stuff of choice). So, in keeping with my perspective for 2012--always try to make things homemade if possible--I decided to start researching

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-33407435990275479692011-11-09T13:39:00.000-08:002011-11-09T14:02:31.152-08:00

It's that time of year again........when everything food-related suddenly has pumpkin in it.Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin milkshakes, pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin soup.All of this is hard for someone who is not *in love* with pumpkin.(That would be me.)Don't get me wrong--there are a few pumpkin-y items that I really like. I just don't want it forced into every recipe I own. I am a "

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-85745776746091971432011-10-30T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-30T08:00:06.677-07:00

*Editor's Note: This post was written months ago and never published. I apologize to those readers who have been camped out by their computers, waiting for it. Life probably got a little tough.....)*Some of my FB friends asked me to share this recipe for pasta fagioli soup....so they too can have houses that smell like Olive Garden. ;-)My whole family liked the recipe, which means we will be

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-18926418010330148372011-10-29T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-29T08:00:05.444-07:00

Forget the apples! I know something better for curing a cold.....When I was a kid, my mom had a friend named Hazel. She was actually our pastor's wife and she was one of the most unusual people I had ever met. At one point, I had a very bad cold/sore throat and she recommended a concoction to my mom.I HATED it the first time I tried it. It was strong-tasting and hot....that is all I remember. But

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-80729681846479475472011-10-28T08:06:00.001-07:002011-10-28T09:19:32.510-07:00

Those of you who are reading this and know anything about me would probably agree with two things:1) I ADORE bread and2) I am NOT a patient person.The combination of those two characteristics rules out most bread recipes for me.As I was readying myself to make some bread last night, a quick glance at the recipe deterred me. I was looking at a 3 hour process! No bueno for me.....I like my bread to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-59244017673606246032011-10-06T09:59:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:55:03.765-07:00

These days, there are many resources available to home cooks, thanks to the world wide web. I love stumbling onto great cooking blogs or seeing pictures of someone's creative meal.It is so easy and accessible!But it is often OVERWHELMING.....Don't get me wrong....I will always use the internet to look up recipes and find inspiration for meals.But I am an old-fashioned girl at heart.I like recipes

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-5130022435137851442011-08-19T19:22:00.000-07:002011-08-19T19:51:44.090-07:00

My poor little food blog, how I have neglected you! I have been cooking and experimenting up a storm in the kitchen, but have not taken the time to share any of it. :-( This summer, we have had the privilege of having a house guest. Normally, that would not be a privilege, considering this one has stayed for 3 months and my husband and I have lost our bedroom to him. But all is forgiven....

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Several of you have requested that I share my pie-making technique. I finally took pictures of the process, so I can do that now. :-)I grew up watching my mom make pies, and after I married my husband, I watched my mother-in-law make them too. But I really had no pie-making skills.There were several reasons for that....1) I am lazy. Plain and simple.2) I was scared of messing up.3) I am lazy. (

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-19228693717026247032011-03-17T09:39:00.000-07:002011-03-17T10:01:35.118-07:00

I have neglected my poor little food blog for the past month......but that does not mean that I have not been cooking!I have lots of recipes to share with you (complete with pictures, of course!) and I will posting them rapidly. :-)But today, we are all about Irish food.....Last year, I decided to go all traditional on my family and I made a corned beef roast and cooked cabbage, with soda bread

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-64393801014903231732011-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:002011-02-03T08:00:17.508-08:00

Oh my goodness! I just found the perfect silverware to make dinnertime even funner....er, more fun. I will have to direct my birthday money toward this set this year!

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-77356294467166924802011-02-01T13:35:00.001-08:002011-02-02T12:53:34.174-08:00

Now that I have discovered that yeast is my friend and I need not be frightened of it, the whole world has opened up to me! I am exploring new horizons, that I have never ventured toward before, such as......BREADSTICKS.That's right. I had never made them, for fear of THE YEAST. Oh the joys that I have missed over the years, all because of that fear.....We were having Italian vegetable soup (my

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-54555233965932618002011-02-01T12:37:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:50:05.105-08:00

This year, we are trying to eat out only once or twice a month. It is so expensive and so unhealthy.....but so easy after a long day!!*must maintain willpower.....*When we do go out to eat though (and I am given the choice), 3 out of 4 times I would choose P.F. Changs. Their food is so good, and the atmosphere is relaxing yet sophisticated. And they serve a dish that I could probably eat every

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-71728022454310117872011-01-21T10:19:00.000-08:002011-01-27T10:43:03.438-08:00

As I was digging through my recipe box the other day, I ran across a recipe for "Ooey Gooey Karo Bars", which was given to me by a co-worker long ago. I was very excited to use the recipe, because I remembered how good they were when she brought them to work!I was explaining them to my husband and he also got excited. They were just like the bars that his mom had made when he was younger,

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-91077922280112286772011-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-21T08:00:02.733-08:00

As much as I love reading food blogs, sometimes they all start to blur together. Their recipes are great, but you kinda get the same vibe from every one.So I am always on the search for "original" ones....ones that have a different take or a different story. And they have to take great foodie pictures...that is a requirement!This is one of those. Their story is cute and their pictures are yummy!

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-73536758471389022302011-01-19T11:55:00.000-08:002011-01-19T12:21:06.671-08:00

I am so excited because this woman is coming to my city. My excitement level is pretty much at the same degree that it would be if my long-lost twin who I was separated from at birth was coming to town. Seriously.....I think about her arrival almost every day. I know...go ahead and say it....I have a sad, small little life.("You're a sad, strange little man"....what movie?)I need to get out

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-67413107459707638372011-01-18T13:13:00.000-08:002011-01-18T13:26:48.912-08:00

....something yummy!No, this isn't a wedding post--it's just about me, getting recipes off of my friends and then sharing the wealth.My friend Sandra is one of the most amazing people I know. She is the mother of 7, a faithful wife, and an awesome cook. And by cook I don't mean "makes a few good dishes". I mean, "makes her own bread, yogurt, hummus, etc. as well as good food"! I am slowly

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-11013408533682662342011-01-03T11:54:00.000-08:002011-01-03T12:19:32.986-08:00

This morning, I posted a picture on Facebook of my favorite muffins. I got several requests for the recipe (which I had shared a year or two ago on my other blog), but I decided to re-post it on here today.These muffins are perfect....hearty, easy to make, and kid-friendly. :-) Enjoy!{Oatmeal-Cranberry Muffins}2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt1

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-68416228367558552582010-11-21T20:37:00.000-08:002010-11-21T21:39:47.583-08:00

My husband's brothers and their families will be joining us for Thanksgiving this year. We are so excited to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner in our home, and excited to be able to show off Colorado to them! (Hopefully Colorado will cooperate and show its best side. ;)Of course, any time our family gets together, we congregate around food. It is typically my mother-in-law who does the cooking (

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-88881033243220079892010-10-14T10:24:00.000-07:002010-10-14T10:53:37.502-07:00

My friend Barb was at my house a few weeks ago, and saw the Mother Of All Zucchinis sitting on my kitchen counter. Obviously, she was slightly curious as to what I thought I was going to do with such a large specimen. And frankly, I was not sure myself......I had already tried grilled zucchini and had a large supply of grated zucchini tucked into the freezer, ready for zucchini-bread-making. I

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-69044200224489023902010-09-30T07:48:00.000-07:002010-09-30T07:52:10.688-07:00

I just tried this recipe for breakfast. This blog is great to use as a resource, when you have ingredients to use up! We happened to have 3 overripe bananas....... :-)

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-43580641107505571682010-09-25T06:36:00.000-07:002010-09-25T07:38:08.261-07:00

......make homemade applesauce!!!I remember going to my great-grandma's house in Redding, California, and being allowed to go out to the storage cellar by the garage and pick a jar of homemade applesauce, to go with our dinner. It is a wonderful memory, not only because I was allowed to help my grandma, but because I knew how good the applesauce was! She made it herself, from the apples that

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-17320025594922528262010-08-30T16:06:00.000-07:002010-08-30T16:27:09.778-07:00

Ever have one of those nights where you have NOTHING in the house to make for dinner?I have those kinds of nights often.The thing is, if I really dig around, I CAN find something to make....it just takes some creativity on my part. {Which I do not always have after a full day of homeschooling and daycare.... :-}The last time I had one of "those nights", I concocted a dish that I had never made

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-44176362578540021702010-08-09T21:14:00.000-07:002010-08-09T21:33:33.314-07:00

Yes, I am a slacker. (But I am the first one to admit it.)And I DO know how to cook, and I believe that covers a multitude of sins. ;-) Anyone with me on that one?I made several things since I posted last....but alas, I forgot to take pictures of most of them. I just don't want to try something unless I can see a picture of the finished product. So I don't want to post recipes on here for you to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-67321790659811232010-06-06T15:55:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:05:53.449-07:00

I have made strawberry shortcake in the past, but was never satisfied with the result. So I went in search of a new shortcake recipe, and this is where I found one.......on a blog that has become one of my favorite recipe-finding spots lately.I forgot to take a picture of the luscious dessert, so here is the picture from her blog. You need to make this dessert.....it is heavenly! (I made the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-89291032609972046192010-06-03T19:37:00.000-07:002010-06-03T19:57:34.853-07:00

I had some *odds & ends* of thoughts about kitchen stuff, but didn't want to wait until specific posts on each topic......so I am gonna dump it on you all at once. And if it doesn't make sense, all jumbled up, then read one a day or something. ;-)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~{1} I make awholelotta coffee. (Yes, that IS a word.) Therefore, we go through awholelotta coffee filters. And it

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-19189387016942062482010-06-03T18:07:00.000-07:002010-06-03T18:38:19.782-07:00

This time of year is always busy for us (as I'm sure it is for many of you). Between backyard bbqs, graduation parties, and vacation plans, I am worn out on the nights that we are home.A simple meal is a blessing to prepare.Some of the items in this week's ad are perfect for a quick summer supper!Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Doritos and Fresh Watermelon SlicesChicken of the Sea Light Tuna--$0.59/

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-42641344113652089462010-05-26T20:46:00.000-07:002010-05-26T21:18:59.865-07:00

I am not gonna place any bets on it, but........I think it is finally summer! This week, the warm weather has hit and everything looks sunny and green and SUMMER-Y!I love the summer time, especially because it is filled with fruit and salads and ice cream treats.And to welcome summer, King Soopers has some great deals on yummy bbq/picnic foods. So get out there, and grill and picnic to your

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-63506106255501931772010-05-18T23:18:00.000-07:002010-05-18T23:30:02.794-07:00

Ok, so here is my dilemma.....I love to make birthday cakes for my kids. Store-bought cakes are much too expensive (and many times disgusting). Plus it is kind of fun to do it yourself--makes it more meaningful!But I reeeeeeally cannot stand the taste of store-bought frosting. It tastes like sweetened chemicals, hidden in fluffy goo to me. :-) Kind of like when my mom would give me a nasty,

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-50547813440433294202010-05-15T07:00:00.000-07:002010-05-15T07:00:04.073-07:00

My family loves smoothies. And I love to make them because:1. They are easy.2. They are healthy.3. They are filling.4. Did I mention they are easy?*Buy fruit when it is on sale, and store it in the freezer.(These strawberries were on sale for $1/16 oz and the mangos were 3/$1!)*Wash the fruit and cut it into chunks that are easy to chop up in the blender.*Freeze the chunks on a cookie sheet until

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-89715886476769205732010-05-13T21:01:00.000-07:002010-05-14T23:42:54.684-07:00

This week's ad left me lacking any brilliant meal plans--did anyone find great meal deals?Here is all I could come up with.....hopefully next week's ad will be more inspiring! :-(Twice Baked Potatoes and Green BeansJumbo Russet Potatoes--2 lbs./$1 ($2)Kroger Cheese--2/$5 ($0.60)Farmland Sliced Bacon--$2.99 ($1)Kroger Sour Cream--$1.12 ($0.28)Kroger Canned Vegetables--$0.69Est. Cost: $4.57On a

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-38309192242747336942010-05-11T08:00:00.000-07:002010-05-11T08:00:04.855-07:00

We eat lots of refried beans. I buy a huge can from Costco, and it lasts us for a month. My kids love them, so I make bean burritos for them. My husband and I enjoy bean dip (with all the toppings--cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, olives).The only thing that bothers me about store-bought refried beans: the amount of preservatives that I know are in them! And since I am on a DIY,

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-21641558197984110382010-05-10T14:06:00.000-07:002010-05-10T14:39:45.254-07:00

My family is very good about trying new foods. In fact, we eat such a variety that they really are not surprised by much.Except ethnic foods. Because of our tight budget, I am not good about looking outside of the normal grocery store fare, to cook ethnic dishes for my family. I don't add many different ingredients, besides the normal fruits and veggies and grain products that are common in

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-22693091322465206542010-05-03T13:03:00.000-07:002010-05-04T20:28:53.546-07:00

I celebrated another birthday last week, and as I have done in years past, I did it by getting myself some free food. What more would you want for a birthday present than free food? lolMost restaurants (especially chain ones) have websites where you can sign up for email alerts. If you become a fan or member of their online club, you can benefit from specials and coupons that the "common

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-22146135636957169502010-04-28T20:27:00.000-07:002010-04-28T21:31:43.987-07:00

Don't you love this time of year?! The weather starts tempting you with days of sunshine and warm temps, and all of the summer produce starts to make its appearance.This week's ad got me all excited because one of my favorite produce items is on major sale this week--the first sweet corn of the season! Yummy!Enjoy the frugal menu, and enjoy the hints of summer. ;-)Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-73827623795173290942010-04-20T13:08:00.000-07:002010-04-20T14:07:19.957-07:00

As I have mentioned before, I am slowly trying to convert our eating habits. We have never eaten THAT BAD but there are areas that I know I could be healthier in. One way is to eliminate products with tons of preservatives. My husband thinks I am wacky, but it just makes sense to me that our bodies work with as little "extra" stuff in them as possible. (I know many of you are with me on

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-91202434622601627332010-04-15T21:15:00.000-07:002010-04-15T21:51:15.070-07:00

I was supposed to bring a meal to church last night, to help out a family with a new baby.The only problem: I was out of money and time. What to make??!!Since I have begun shopping frugally at Costco, there are several items that I ALWAYS have on hand.......refried beans, corn tortillas, shredded cheese and sour cream. Plus we have a whole freezer full of organic ground beef, thanks to some

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-36128715509502110072010-04-13T21:44:00.000-07:002010-04-13T22:07:38.953-07:00

I mentioned awhile ago that I was going to experiment with new recipes that used oatmeal. I bought a 9 lb. bag of the stuff, so I had to do something creative!Several of my readers gave me suggestions for homemade granola(which, sadly, is still on my to-do list.....it WILL get made though!).I just noticed this recipe in my blog feed on my sidebar, which also calls for oatmeal. And it will fit in

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-91806062065288026162010-04-04T21:41:00.000-07:002010-04-04T21:51:34.006-07:00

I just remembered that I own a food processor. Granted, it is a tiny (cheap) one that came with my blender, but it works!I used it to make homemade baby food for my last two kids, and it worked well for that. But we moved, and totally forgot that I had the food processor. When I re-discovered it this week, I was very excited.......because I had just watched a cooking show on Food Network and the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-59142470071964564582010-03-24T22:28:00.000-07:002010-03-24T23:05:56.758-07:00

Take advantage of the Easter egg opportunities right now, and use the cheap eggs for something even better! This meal reminds me of springtime....... :-)Egg Salad Sandwiches and Fruit Salad(I roughly used this recipe.....substituted rolls for wheat bread, and left out the chives. You can do as you wish. ;-)King Soopers Large Eggs--$0.88/dozen (need 6=$0.44)Kroger Celery Hearts--2/$3 (use 2

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-8054280925514158422010-03-21T15:12:00.000-07:002010-03-22T21:50:53.262-07:00

(I got all of this for $5!)I am sure many of you took advantage of the Kelloggs cereal/milk deal at King Soopers several weeks ago.I ended up with 12 boxes of cereal and 6 gallons of milk, all for $10!Somehow I imagined that this stockpile would last for quite awhile. I don't know what delusion I was under......2 weeks later, we have 1/2 gallon of the milk and 6 boxes of cereal left.This got me

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-76024341008409701612010-03-11T12:15:00.000-08:002010-03-11T12:47:30.643-08:00

My husband's doctor told him he needs to lower his cholesterol--high cholesterol runs in his family.Which means that I ought to be cooking heart-healthy foods for the guy......yeeeeeaaaaahhh. I have been a bad wife and have not researched heart-healthy cooking like I should. I mean, really--how hard is it to pick up a Mediterranean cookbook at Borders?In an effort to look like a caring wife, I am

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-83899235291553920932010-03-08T07:00:00.000-08:002010-03-07T19:53:04.243-08:00

I am a huge fan of Taste of Home. I own 4 of their cookbooks, I receive two of their magazines, and I used to visit their headquarters at least once a year (before I moved away). In fact, many of my favorite recipes have come from one of their cookbooks or magazines.But sometimes, I have to make the recipes fit my family (and our budget). As "down-home" as they are supposed to be, many of them

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-11164421619317694862010-03-04T13:47:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:05:29.306-08:00

The Bargain Meal post is coming--I promise--but first, I had to post what is on my mind today.Do any of you make your own granola?I bought a honking 9 lb. box of Quaker oats from Costco last week (because we love us some oatmeal in this house) and now I am thinking I might need some fabulous oatmeal-ish recipes to go along with those 9 lbs. of oats. And because I adore eating granola on top of

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Here in Colorado, we are still in the midst of WINTER. The snow just keeps coming (and then it keeps staying.....). This kind of weather makes me crave warm, hearty, comforting dishes (which are so fabulous for my family's weight. lol)I ran across this recipe as I was searching for this week's bargain meal. I am not a huge fan of fruit/meat combo dishes, but somehow I think this one will work.

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My kids loved these....and they were so easy!Pigs in a (Homemade) Blanket I forgot to take pictures, but I promise they looked delicious! We even ate them with turkey dogs, and they still tasted good.So, if you are out of crescent rolls (or are like me, and don't like to paying an arm and a leg for them)--then try this recipe out.....

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I have shared this recipe in the past, but it is so good--I thought I would "re-share".My mother-in-law gave me the recipe, and I did not try it for a long time because I had a.....well.....a fear of using yeast. But I finally overcame it, tried out the recipe, the rolls turned out perfectly, and yeast and I have been friends ever since.I have tried them with icing and with cream cheese frosting

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Nothin' says I love you like a good meal. Can I get an "amen"? Seriously.....when someone cooks something good for you, you know they at least LIKE you. ;-)My girls and I are making a Valentine meal for "our boys". It was fun to plan the menu with them, and have them help me shop for the ingredients. I will post pictures of our gourmet event next week....we are even breaking out the candlesticks

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I'm sure there are many Super Bowl snack recipes that I could post this week.....but since I am a bit of rebel, I am choosing not to. ;-) This recipe could be eaten at a Super Bowl party though. It makes my mouth water just typing it (although I cannot actually make it for myself because I ALLERGIC TO AVOCADO! I know--terrible, isn't it?)So, enjoy the game.....enjoy the fellowship.....and maybe

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294987108334403997.post-68088950007483897592010-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:002010-03-05T14:09:20.547-08:00

I told you I would share a different pancake recipe with you......just forgot to do it THE NEXT DAY like I promised. Sorry.This recipe is for my more health-conscious readers. We got it when we were honeymooning in Jackson Hole, WY, at a wonderful bed-n-breakfast there. They served some yummy breakfasts, and this was one of the top menu items. (Some of the other menu items were a little less

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I think I have mentioned that I have some big eaters in my house. Seriously, we appear to be training for some competitive eating, based on the amounts of food consumed around here.Because of that, I need some good hearty breakfast foods......to keep them satisfied for a few hours at least.This recipe is a huge hit around here. And it doesn't have a warm and fuzzy story about being passed down

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It's cold out.....I needed some comfort food this week. :-) Plus, it is always nice to serve up some food that the kids will hug you for, right?Sloppy Joes, Chips and Apple Slices80% Lean Ground Beef--$1.79/lb (cook 1 lb.)Hunt's Manwich--10/$10 (use 1 can)King Soopers Hamburger Buns--10/$10Doritos--$1.88 (use 1/2 bag)Jazz Apples--10/$10 (cut up 2-3)Est. Cost: $5.73(Make sure you buy the Doritos

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It's time for the National Western Stock Show here in Denver, and that means sales on meat. :-)But the beef is not cheap enough for me, so I am going for the pork this week.Enjoy yourself some ribs, and remember the bib and wipes! ;)Crockpot Sesame Ribs and Steamed Veggies(I reduced the recipe to 4 servings, and used a pre-made marinade rather than make my own.)Country Style Pork Ribs--$1.69/lb.

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I discovered a new cranberry recipe last month.....from Martha Stewart Living of all places!Typically I cannot concoct any of her recipes, because they include ingredients that (for some reason) I just don't have on hand.Goat cheese. Tarragon. Italian basil. Cooking sherry. Prosciutto.Call me crazy, but I usually do not pick those items up at the local marketon my weekly shopping trips. :-)But

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When we were traveling back from WI for Thanksgiving, we stopped at Walmart (as usual.) As I was picking up some snacks for the car, I noticed fresh cranberries on sale for $0.99/bag!!! And they were fresh Wisconsin cranberries besides! I picked a few bags--I love to have them on hand in the freezer. (In fact, I am kind of obsessed with cranberry stuff....) I will share some of my top cranberry

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We all need easy meals this month. There is enough going on as it is.....without having to prepare gourmet meals for the family. :-)So, enjoy the simple meal this week, and enjoy making Christmas memories with your family!"Taking Time for Decorating" Meal: Spaghetti and French Bread with Fruit SaladBarilla Pasta--10/$10 (use 1 box of thin spaghetti)Hunt's Pasta Sauce--10/$10 (I like the meat

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Because we will be "on the road" next week, when I would normally be posting, this is my Thanksgiving post. I could honestly do "Thanksgiving posts" every week, if I felt comfortable with it.....I adore Thanksgiving food so much. :-)Because, really, why is that Thanksgiving is the only holiday where we pull out all the stops, as it were, for the menu?Christmas--yeah, you break out the cookies,

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My other blog has become overrun with food-related posts......So I decided it was time to start a blog devoted solely to food. I will be sharing recipes, anecdotes, helpful hints, grocery deals, etc. on here.*Tell all of your friends!*

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