Category: Lunch

20 Halloween Snack Ideas! {Frugal Friday}

Halloween is here! That means sweet treats for everyone! And instead of just buying some ready made snacks, I like to make them at home because it is more affordable, and it tastes better! yes a lot of these snacks have lots of sugar, but their are some healthy options as well. The…

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Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Hi guys, I’m here today with a recipe that my daughter saw on Rachel Ray, and begged me to make it for her. Everything that Rachel makes is a true delight! and she is one of my favorite celebrity chefs. I must admit that when I saw these nuggets, I was inspired as well….

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Easy Creamy Coleslaw

  I have got a delicious easy recipe today. I know that Coleslaw is mainly a summertime side dish, but since I am making Ribs in the October heat, so I figured I would make some yummy Coleslaw. My favorite coleslaw can be found at The Original Pantry Café in downtown Los Angeles. Since 1924, this…

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Leftover Pot Roast Beef Taquitos With Avocado Dip

  Hey guys, I’m going to talk about using leftovers for a simple meal. I always seem to have leftover pot roast in the fridge from the night before. I usually just make some sandwiches with it, but when I was looking at the low carb whole wheat tortillas that I bought, I…

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Slow Cooker Pork Enchiladas + $300 Cash Giveaway!

Summer is over. Although here in Los Angeles, it is still sweltering outside! Is that a word – Sweltering? I know I’ve heard it before. Anyway, I am bringing you a simple green taco sauce pork enchilada recipe, that starts in the slow cooker. So as my pork is in the slow cooker…

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Steak & Potatoes Mixed Together #FrugalFriday

Well my Mother In Law is in town for a little vacation, and she is helping me out in the kitchen. Well actually you could say that I am helping her out. I was inspired by her kitchen to buy an antique stove, on which I will be posting about very soon. She…

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Classic Macaroni Salad

  The 4th of July is always a big celebration for us. We plan our holiday around good food and good friends. This 4th of July will be having a big BBQ with all the fixings. Everybody pitches in by bringing a tray of something yummy, and there is always a lot of…

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New Year’s Stir-Fry Hoppin’ John

Every year on New Year’s Day, I make food that represents good luck throughout the year. I just feel good knowing that I started my year in a lucky way. There are many traditional foods that have been said to bring good luck if you eat them on New Year’s Day. In Asian…

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Well Thanksgiving is finally here and as you are reading this, I am still in full cooking mode. The family is coming over today and when I tell them that dinner will be ready at 4pm, they are at my door by 1pm ready to eat! This Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish was one of the…

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Miracle Grill Mat Review – Lil’ Smokies and Beans Recipe

    This is not a sponsored post. I just love QVC. I recently saw an on air demonstration for the Miracle Grill Mat and I fell in love with the idea!    You can now cook veggies on the grill without a grill pan, without the fear of veggies or foods falling through the…

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