Archive for the ‘Budget’ Category

BLT Sandwiches

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Hardly worth a post, as these aren't even really a recipe, but they're one of my favorite sandwiches, nonetheless. The bulk of the lettuce and tomatoes let me enjoy bacon while practicing some form of moderation :-) I had these for breakfast today, enjoying one of my ...

Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Red Sauce

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

This was a quick and easy meal. I got some great locally made chicken Italian sausage (made by Isernio's Sausage). It's very lean and quite tasty. If you use regular Italian sausage, you might want to drain the skillet before starting to make the sauce. Spaghetti with Italian ...

Pasta Puttanesca

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Last night's dinner was fast and easy, light, but still satisfying. I won't bore you with the story behind the name Puttanesca, as I'm sure you've heard it before. Traditionally, there is some anchovy paste in the recipe, but I never have any on had, so I just ...

Ham Hocks and Beans

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

This recipe is a traditional Southern dish that I inherited from my in-laws. It's hearty, delicious, serves a crowd, and is very cheap to make. Ham Hocks and Beans (for at least a 5 quart slow cooker) Makes 8 servings (about 2 cups per serving) 1 lb dry pinto beans Smoked ham ...