~ Dinner Tonight ~

Pulled Pork BBQ Quesadillas

2015-07-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

This is a recipe that I randomly made up in my head and I have to say...MMMMMMMMMM.
This was amazing! I was trying to figure out something we could have that was different than normal. I was going to make fajitas quesadillas and thought, "We have chicken all the time, what is something new that I can make?". Publix had Curly's Sauceless Pulled Pork on sale BOGO and that got my brain working. I didn't want the usual pulled pork sandwich, we have those often enough. So......this is what I came up with!

Ingredients-

2 Lg Sweet Onions
2 Packages Curly's Sauceless Pulled Pork
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce ( or whichever brand you like)
Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite kind of cheese)
Tortillas
Butter (softened)
Cooking Oil (I use grapeseed oil)

1. Slice two large sweet onions into thin to medium slices. Place 1-2 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium to high heat, as well as 1-2 tbsp of oil. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the onions. Add salt and pepper. Cover the onions to allow them to sweat and cook down until they are tender and sort of brownish.

2. Place both packages of Curly's Sauceless Pulled Pork into a saucepan and cook until all broken down and cooked through.

3. Butter one side of each tortilla.

4. In a lg skillet over medium heat, add the tortilla butter side down.

5. Spoon on the pork as well as some of the onions.

6. Sprinkle cheese over top and drizzle some bbq sauce.

7. Add the other tortilla, butter side up.

8. Now time to squish. I used a round cake pan on top of the quesadilla and added four cans in the pan to push down and get the bottom of the quesadilla cooked.

9. Flip and repeat.

10. Cut with a pizza cutter into fours and enjoy! I served ours with extra bbq sauce on the side.

I hope you guys try this recipe. It was seriously amazing!

Brunch Biscuits and Gravy

2015-07-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon everyone! I will have two meals that I will be adding today. The first is going to be our brunch from this morning. I made to die for biscuits and gravy, as well as fried eggs and some Publix pecan creme cake. So let's get started!

1. Cook the sausage. I used regular ground breakfast sausage from Wal-Mart, which you can see in my haul video at www.haulershaven.com.

2. You can drain the sausage when it is cooked through, I don't because I think it adds extra flavor and if you're making biscuits and gravy, who's really counting the calories anyways.

3. I use packaged gravy mix, I recommend using the regular country gravy and not peppered or sausage flavor. This way you can season to your preference.

4. I add the water straight to the fresh cooked sausage undrained.

5. Fix the gravy according to the package instructions.

6. Once thick, add biscuits and enjoy.

Yummy Gondola Bread

2014-02-03T07:17:00.001-08:00

This bread is the best I've probably ever had. It's sweet, however you can top it with butter, cinnamon and sugar or butter, garlic and salt. It's great either way. I made 2 loaves last night so one was garlic bread with dinner and one was cinnamon bread for breakfast. Ingredients : •1 c water •1 egg, beaten •1 Tbsp oil •3 1/3 c all-purpose flour •1/2 c sugar •1 tsp salt •2 tsp yeast The easiest way to make this bread is with a bread machine. Add all of the ingredients into the bread machine in order as shown. Put machine on dough setting. When done, take out and form into two loaves. Put on cookie sheet that is either greased or lined with parchment paper. Let rise for around an hour. Bake at 350 for 10-14 minutes.

Warm Sausage and Mushroom Dip

2012-07-24T07:46:00.001-07:00

This dip is absolutely amazing, you can make it for a party or for your family at home!
~Ingredients~
- 1 Hot Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll
- 1 container fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 square cream cheese pouch
- garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
Brown the sausage until cooked through and somewhat crispy.
Drain.
Add mushrooms and cook until done.
In a mixing bowl combine sausage, mushrooms, cream cheese and spices.
Enjoy on slices of crusty baguette.

Comments

2012-07-24T07:26:00.001-07:00

Please everyone feel free to leave comments on any variations you have, or if you tried to dish and liked it or anything you would like! Have a great day :)

Teriyaki Pork Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

2012-07-24T05:36:00.001-07:00

These burgers are so good they'll leave you wanting seconds!
~Ingredients~
-1lb Ground Pork
- 2-3 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- a Splash of milk
- garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Can Dole Pineapple Slices in 100% Fruit Juice
- 4-5 tbsp more of teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup Hellmann's Mayo with olive oil
- a Splash of milk
- Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- dash of Italian seasoning
- your favorite hamburger buns
Mix the ground pork, bread crumbs, splash of milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce all together until everything is incorporated.
Make into patties.
I like to do these on the grill so place on grill and cook until cooked throughout and crispy on the outside.
Right after you put them on the grill, take a container with a lid and add the can of pineapple with the juice as well as the 4-5 tbsp of teriyaki sauce.
Let marinade together for about 10-15 min.
Place pineapple slices on the grill until there are grill marks on both sides and they turn a somewhat brownish color.
In a mixing bowl, add mayo, milk, about a 1/4 cup of the pineapple/teriyaki marinade, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Whisk together until all elements are incorporated.
Assemble your burgers however you like. I like to put the burger first then the pineapple and then some sauce.
Serve with a side salad or whichever you prefer and enjoy!

Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken Breasts with Brown Rice and Veggies

2012-07-20T16:26:00.001-07:00

I had some coupons that I needed to use before they expired so I grabbed some Tyson Grilled and Ready frozen chicken Breasts and dressed them up a bit!
I took some soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and garlic A1 sauce and whisked it all together and brushed the top of the chicken Breasts with it. Then I put them in the oven for 20 min at 375. They came out sooooo tasty and juicy. I made up some brown rice and some broccoli, cauliflower and carrots and that was dinner for tonight! Very filling and nutritious especially cause my largest portion was the veggies. Everyone enjoy!

Spinach Feta and Goat Cheese Pizza

2012-07-20T02:01:00.000-07:00

So instead of the chicken parmesan last night we decided to make pizzas. This pizza was so awesome, even my hard to please 6yr old loved it.
~Ingredients~
- 1 bag fresh, pre washed spinach
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- ready made pizza crust
- 3-5 tbsps of your favorite Alfredo sauce
- a handful of mozzarella shredded cheese (we really like the Kraft with Philly cream cheese)
- crumbled feta and crumbled goat cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and garlic powder
Saute spinach in a tbsp of olive until completely wilted
Grease a pan with remaining olive oil Spread dough evenly in the pan making it thin except for the edges. Spoon on the Alfredo sauce to how you like it. Top with cheese, spinach and Italian seasoning. Bake according to directions on dough package or until the pizza is brown and bubbly on top and enjoy!

Dinner Menu for This Week

2012-07-19T07:17:00.001-07:00

Thursday 7/19-
Kraft Fresh Takes-Chicken Parmesan with whole wheat pasta and a side of Garlic Zucchini
Friday 7/20-
Top Sirloin (on sale for $4.99/lb at Publix)
With a veggie side and brown rice
Saturday 7/21-
Hotdog Wraps with veggies
Sunday 7/22-
Teriyaki Pork Burgers with Sliced grilled pineapple with a side salad
Monday 7/23-
Grilled Chicken Breast with veggies and whole wheat pasta
Tuesday 7/24-
Egg Salad Sandwiches with fruit
Wednesday 7/25-
Whole wheat burritos with refried beans and veggies

Better For You Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Casserole

2012-07-19T06:52:00.001-07:00

This is a healthier variation to the traditional heavy casserole.
~Ingredients~
- 1 lb pkg boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 pkg frozen broccoli
- 1 can Campbells Reduced Fat Cream of Mushroom soup
- 1 pkg Kraft Triple Cheddar with Philadelphia Cream Cheese shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Brown Rice
Preheat oven to 350.
Cook rice according to box/bag directions.
In a sauce pan, add soup, a handful of cheese and broccoli.
Cook until broccoli is completely thawed and somewhat soft.
Cook chicken (either grilled, baked or in a pan on the stove is fine whichever you prefer). Then chop into cubes.
In a casserole dish mix all the ingredients together, add salt and pepper.
Top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted on top.
Enjoy with a side salad or your favorite veggie!

Yummy Hot Dog Wraps

2012-07-19T05:33:00.001-07:00

These have to be one of my favorites. Though not very good for you necessarily, however they are very budget friendly and very tasty :)!
~Ingredients~
- 1 pkg Hot dogs (we prefer Ball Park meat franks)
- 1 refrigerated tube of pizza dough
- 4-8 slices of American cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- a couple dashes of garlic powder and kosher coarse salt
Roll out pizza dough and cut into 8 strips.
Add cheese slice so that it will be covered by dough.
Starting at the bottom of the dough, roll the hotdog completely up, trying to cover it completely.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Melt butter, add salt and garlic powder and brush over top.
Bake according to pizza dough directions or until golden brown. ( we like to brush them one more time with the butter)
Serve with your favorite hot dog. Condiments and a veggie and enjoy this tasty, budget friendly meal!

Chicken Parmesan Made with Kraft Fresh Takes- Plus Review

2012-07-18T06:20:00.001-07:00

Awesome chicken parm made with Kraft Fresh Takes.
~Ingredients~
-1lb thin sliced chicken breast cutlets
-1 pkg Kraft Fresh Takes- Parmesan Rosemary
-1 8oz block of mozzarella cheese (shredded)
-1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce
-1 box of your favorite pasta
Mix Kraft Fresh Takes according to package directions and coat the chicken cutlets.
Bake chicken according to directions on pkg.
When the chicken is cooked turn your broiler on to a low setting (I use about 250-325).
Top with sauce and a little of the mozzarella cheese and bake under the broiler until brown and bubbly.
Cook your pasta according to box directions ( I like al dente).
Mix pasta with remaining sauce and serve with a side salad or your favorite veggies.
Enjoy! This is super tasty and if you are light on the cheese it makes for a hearty but light home cooked meal.
~Review~
I have used regular breadcrumbs for years to make this recipe, however nothing tastes better in my opinion than the Kraft Fresh Takes. The chicken gets crispy and is so flavorful, there is no need for any other seasonings. I am definitely a permanent user from now on with anything that needs to be breaded!

Dinner Tonight : French Dip Sandwiches with French Onion Soup

2011-09-01T19:32:00.000-07:00

This was so tasty, very easy and pretty budget friendly.

~ Ingredients ~

- French onion soup mix
- 1 Large onion, sliced
- 1 lb thin sliced deli roast beef
- Sub Rolls ( I like cuban bread rolls )
- 1 pkg swiss cheese slices
- Water
- Beef Broth/boullion cubes in water

In a medium sized kettle pot add 7 cups of water and soup mix.
Add sliced onion and cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
In another pot, add about 7 more cups of water and about 4-5 beef boullion cubes, bring to boil until cubes are dissolved.
Add roast beef and turn down heat to medium low to keep warm.
Cut rolls open and add the meat and top with cheese.
Broil for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Ladel your soup into a bowl and ENJOY!! You can use the soup as your au ju. :-)

~ Dinner Tonight ~: Dinner Tonight : Cheesy Tator Tot Casserole

2011-08-25T05:25:00.000-07:00

~ Dinner Tonight ~: Dinner Tonight : Cheesy Tator Tot Casserole: This is a cheeesssyy, creamy recipe that will please both your kids and the adults in the household. Probably the best part about it is its ...

Dinner Tonight : Cheesy Tator Tot Casserole

2011-08-25T05:18:00.000-07:00

This is a cheeesssyy, creamy recipe that will please both your kids and the adults in the household. Probably the best part about it is its pocket book friendly. I will also probably put this on my "Meals on a Budget" page.

~ Ingredients ~

- 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
- 2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 pkg Fresh Mushrooms ( you can use canned to keep the price down )
- 1 Bag of your favorite frozen tator tots
- 6 Slices of White American Cheese
- Salt and Pepper

Brown the ground beef/ turkey over the stove until cooked all the way through, drain any grease.
Add both cans of cream of mushroom soup as well as the mushrooms. Stir until mixture is nice and creamy.
Add salt a pepper to taste.
Pour mixture into a glass baking dish.
Place tator tots on top in an even layer.
Bake according to directions on the bag of tator tots.
Once tator tots are nice and crispy, add the slices of cheese on top and place in the oven for a couple minutes or untl cheese is melted.
I know you will all enjoy this recipe so please try it. It is sooooo gooood!!! ;-)

Dinner Tonight : Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Risotto and Asparagas

2011-08-22T12:22:00.000-07:00

I have never tried this before and actually I kind of made it up while in the grocery store.

~ Ingredients ~

- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 of a large onion, chopped
- chicken broth ( carton will work because you will also need the broth for risotto )
- garlic glove
- lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Rosemary sprigs
- Salt and Pepper
- 1-2 tbsp flour
- 1-2 tbsp butter

Coat a saute pan with olive oil.
Once hot, add onion, minced garlic and rosemary.
Salt and pepper the chicken thighs.
Once onion is tender, add the chicken thighs on a medium heat.
Brown chicken on the top and bottem and cook until juices run clear and chicken is cooked throughout.
Add a splash of lemon juice to chicken towards the end for flavor.
Remove chicken.
With the rest of the juices from cooking the chicken, add a tablespoon of butter and flour to create a pan sauce.
Whisk together until sauce is creamy.
Remove rosemarry sprig.
Pour sauce over chicken.
Cook risotto according to package directions.
With the asparagas, I am going to saute them in olive oil and salt and pepper.
Sorry if its a little scattered... you may wanna check back later tonight because the recipe might change a little as I make it. I hope you all enjoy!! :-)

Dinner Tonight : Italian Sausage and Peppers Over Rice

2011-08-21T17:11:00.000-07:00

This meal is one my whole family enjoys. Anything with italian sausagee in it is a winner for me!
~ Ingredients ~

- One package Italian Sausage ( hot, mild or sweet whichever you like )
- Green, yellow, red and orange peppers,Julianned
- Large yellow or white onion, julianned
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic powder ( or minced if you prefer )

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
Cut the sausage into bite size slices and cook in pan until no longer pink.
In a large glass baking dish, add the onions and peppers as well as the sausage.
Add the salt, pepper and garlic and stir to coat all of the pieces.
Cut 4-6 slices of butter and place on top of sausage and peppers.
Cook in oven until peppers and onions are tender.
My family and I like the sausage a little crispy on the outside so we broil it for a couple minutes or until crispy on top.
Serve over top of the rice and use the juices as sort of a sauce and ENJOY!!!

Dinner Tonight : Vermicelli with Sausage and Spinach

2011-08-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 15th Edition. I use this awesome book a lot because the recipes are just to die for.
~ Ingredients ~

- 1lb Cooked smoked sausage ( cut into halved slices )
- 3/4 Chopped Lg Onion
- 2 Lg Cloves of Garlic, chopped
- 2 tsps Olive Oil
- 2 14oz Cans of Chicken Broth
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 8 Ounces of packaged vermicelli or angelhair pasta
- 1 9oz package of fresh prewashed baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup whipping cream

In a 4 qt dutch oven cook the sausage, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until sausage is lightly browned and onion is tender.
Add broth and water to dutch oven and bring to boiling.
Add pasta, cook it for 3 minutes while stirring frequently.
Add spinach and pepper; cook about one minute more or until spinach wilts.
Stir in cream and serve immediatly.
I'm very excited about trying this one. It just sounds so good! I hope you all enjoy it too ;-)

New Recipes

2011-08-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

I have added two new recipes today: Homemade Mac and Cheese in the "Other Recipes" page and Pizza Dip in the "Party Pleasers" page. Check them both out and as I continue to add more ;-)

Dinner Tonight : Burritos with Refried Beans, Chorizo and Potatoes

2011-08-19T11:25:00.000-07:00

This recipe is one that I have never tried before. I got it from my neighbor who got it from her daughter. So we're going to try it tonight and it sounds AMAZING!!!!
~ Ingredients ~
- Chorizo sausage
- Refried Beans
- Fried cubed potatoes
- Cheese
- Tortillas
- Any other toppings that you love on burritos. I'm adding sour cream, lettuce and tomatos and probably some salsa too.

Cook the chorizo out of the casing until crispy and also fry the potatoes until crisy.
Warm up the refried beans and spread on the tortilla.
Add the chorizo, potatoes and cheese and whichever other toppings you want and chow down!! I can't wait to try these. They just sound soooo delish! Shout out to Chyree for the awesome recipe ;)

~ Page Changes ~

2011-08-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

My first post was a recipe for what I had for dinner lastnight, however I am going to make a page for some other recipes that I have already made. I will probably have a page with somefrugal tips and meals on a budget as well as a party food page and possibly a page for enternaining/ gourmet food. Hope you all enjoy and i will try to get as much up as soon as possible ;)

Honey Garlic and Ginger Pork Chops with Rice and Veggie Side

2011-08-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

For last nights dinner I made wonderful pork chop with a pan sauce along with a side of rice and normandy veggies.
~ Ingredients ~
- Your favorite cut of pork chops
- Honey- Clove of Garlic- Grated ginger - Butter-Salt and Pepper
About 45 minutes before your ready to start cooking dinner you will need to pull out a big plastic container with a lid for marinading. Take the honey. grated ginger and minced garlic and add together in a bowl. I like to heat it up a little bit to make it easier to stir around. next using a basting brush, baste the pork chops with the marinade on both sides and dont forget to add sat and pepper. Let them marinade for about 45 minutes. In your sautee pan add about a tablespoon of butter and coat the pan. Add the pork chops and cook on both sides until there is no more pink in the middle. I like to cook it a little low and slow at first so they don't get burned on top before done in the middle. Remove pork chops from pan when cooked and add another tablespoon of butter to the pan to finish off the sauce. Pour over pork chops and enjoy with your favorite sides. Hope you all enjoy "Dinner Tonight"