Comments on: Quick and yummy eating options

By: Bridget

Bridget — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:37:29 +0000

I’ve found the simpler the meal is, the cheaper it is as well. We grill meat (chicken leg quarters, pork chops, hamburgers, pork tenderloin, etc) and then either grill veggies (squash mostly) or roast potoatoes and have either frozen veggies in the winter or sliced tomatoes in the summer. Easy and inexpensive.

By: jenna

jenna — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:51:55 +0000

Mmmm! Your recipe sounds great. I like to get slow cooker recipes from http://crockpot365.blogspot.com

Using the slow cooker gives me more flexibility about when to prepare meals, plus it saves money by cutting out convenience foods.
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By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:31:48 +0000

Forgot to add – our favorite simple dinner is “make your own tacos” – ground turkey, corn tacos, shredded cheese, and whatever else we have – fresh spinach, tomato, avacado, corn, black beans etc.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:29:47 +0000

Thanks! I really enjoy your food posts. I like the “share please” comment. My kids have just started to say “Mommy, I smell something delicious!” when they come inside and smell cooking/baking. It cracks me up everytime!

By: becky@oursweetpeas

becky@oursweetpeas — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:46:14 +0000

Oops! I just read the “share a recipe” part of the post. Here is my go to meal. It is more of a Fall/Winter recipe. You can use a rotisserie chicken to save time.

Chicken Pot Pie
Makes 4 servings
1 8oz bag frozen mixed veggies
2 refrigerated piecrusts (such as Pillsbury)
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup of milk
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
½ tsp garlic salt
½ tsp black pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Defrost the veggies in a microwave for about 3 minutes. Coat the inside of your pie dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the soup and milk; add the remaining ingredients. Spoon the mixture into the crust and top with remaining crust. Place on a baking sheet and bake for appx. 45 minutes.
I am not exactly sure on the baking time b/c this recipe was for individual pot pies in ramekins and I just make one big pie. You are basically waiting for the pie crust to look like it is done.
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By: becky@oursweetpeas

becky@oursweetpeas — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:26:30 +0000

Thanks! I love a recipe that can start with frozen ingredients. I may make this this week! .-= becky@oursweetpeas´s last blog ..My kids make me laugh! =-.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:55:52 +0000

I have a similar one for lentil tacos – slow cooker, lentils, broth and spices to add heat. They were so good!!
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