Category Archives: Frugal Friday

Herb Summer Squash “Pasta” with Spinach, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Walnuts (Meatless Monday)

It looks like pasta, it tastes like pasta, but it’s really summer squash. Herb Summer Squash Pasta with Spinach, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Walnuts is made with overgrown squash cut in a spiral cutter. Don’t have a spiral cutter? I show you … Continue reading

Posted in Entrée, Frugal Friday, gardening, Meatless Monday, Pasta, Vegetables | 10 Comments

Shirred Eggs (Frugal Friday)

“Shirred” Eggs is just another name for baked eggs, the “shirred” referring to the type of dish it was originally baked in. This Shirred Egg recipe is a pretty traditional version of this simple and reliable dish. It’s ready in … Continue reading

Posted in Breakfast & Brunch, Eggs, Entrée, Frugal Friday, Living in Elegant Simplicity | 4 Comments

Fritos Bean Dip (CopyCat Recipe) (Frugal Friday)

This recipe for Bean Dip is a knockoff  of the Frito Bean Dip they sell in those little nine-ounce cans near the chips in the grocery store. For less than half the price of one can, you can make more … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizers, Beans, Dips and Spreads, Frugal Friday, Fun Food Friday, Meatless Monday, Picnic Fare, Saucy Southerner Recipes, Snacks | 2 Comments

Southwest Red Bean Burger Breakfast Burritos (Leftovers Meal)

Not too long ago, I gave you a recipe for Southwest Red Bean Burgers. In that post I also suggested different ways to use them. Then, it hit me…these would be fabulous in a breakfast burrito. And I was not … Continue reading

Posted in Beans, Breakfast & Brunch, Eggs, Entrée, Frugal Friday, Leftover Meals, Meatless Monday | 4 Comments

Taco Soup (Frugal Friday)

Welcome to the second edition of a new feature this year, Frugal Friday (alternating with Fun-Food Friday and Five-Ingredient Friday). This Taco Soup recipe proves that frugal does not mean flavorless! And, my version of this soup will feed four-six … Continue reading

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Poached Egg Soup (Five Ingredient Friday) (Frugal Friday)

This is the week I planned on launching one of my new features, Frugal Friday; along with alternating weeks of Five Ingredient Friday and Fun Food Friday, you’ll have a lot of choices for Friday posts. Not only is this … Continue reading

Posted in Breads, Eggs, Five Ingredient Friday, Frugal Friday, Soups | 2 Comments