Spinach Manicotti Recipe

It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Spinach Manicotti an Italian meal full of protein, veggies and dairy – what more could you want? Your Lenten journey is almost over, and if you gave up meat for Lent, I hope you discovered a few … Read more

Budget-Slimming Coupon Tips for the Frugal Mom

Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it’s a lifetime job. You don’t have scheduled start and end times, breaks, or even meals unless you wrestle your schedule into submission. Applying yourself to raising your family takes strength, determination, inspiration, creativity, and so much more – but one thing it always takes is … Read more

Black Bean Tart – Vegetarian Recipe

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It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is one of my favorite black bean recipes, it’s a Black Bean Tart! Enjoy and check back next week for our last Lenten recipe – Spinach Manicotti Recipe.

Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Our family LOVES macaroni and cheese, so I enjoy experimenting with recipes! As of today, this is our favorite quick version!  It’s delicious and just as fast as the box! Better than the box and just as fast! Tomorrow, I’ll share my recipe for Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese!

Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice

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It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~   … Read more

Fettucine Alfredo Recipe

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It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! If you need recipes for Lent, why don’t you try this easy Fettucine Alfredo? Serve with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for a delicious vegetarian Italian dinner – that’s amore! Enjoy and check back next Friday for my Crock Pot Pintos and … Read more

Migas

Last week I served Red Beans & Rice on Tuesday, and Migas on Wednesday. My husband sat down for dinner, and asked, “are we on a budget diet or something?” Beans & Rice and Migas just happen to be two of the most frugal recipes on our menu, and I just happened to plan them … Read more

Vegetarian Corn Chowder Recipe

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It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! Warm up with a delicious bowl of Vegetarian Corn Chowder! Warm up with a steaming bowl of Vegetarian Corn Chowder! If you use frozen chopped bell pepper and onion, and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time! ~~~~~~~ Image courtesy of: … Read more

Restaurant Challenges for FREE Food!

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The Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food is a favorite with my husband and teenage boys, so they were thrilled to discover a state-by-state listing of 83 Gut-Busting Restaurant Challenges for Free Food! Much to their dismay, there are no restaurants listed in Houston, so they just might have to wait for a vacation to take … Read more