Penny-Pinching Provisions :

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

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     I've mentioned so many times before how much we love muffins. I make them once or twice a week for a quick and easy breakfast. These peanut butter and jelly muffins might be one of my all time favorites! And, they are healthy to boot.[...]

Hashbrown Casserole, Revisited

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     One of my favorite things that my mamaw makes is hashbrown casserole. It's very similar to the one at Cracker Barrel, but I think hers is better. This week was my second time making this dish, and I thought I would add some smoked sausage to[...]

Creole Black Beans and Rice

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     Since I've started making red beans and rice in the crock pot, I have really come to enjoy this meat free, very filling type of food. Recently, I ate at a place called Yats, a local cajun/creole place, and I was inspired to try out some new[...]

Happy pi Day

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Wouldn't these be cute at a dinner party?      How are you celebrating pi Day? With pie, I hope. "Easy as pie" or so the saying goes. Pie really is an easy dessert to make, especially if you use store bought crusts. I decided to make some[...]

Menu Monday Mar 13-Mar19

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     Well, the big week has arrived. There are loads of preparations underway for the big birthday party this weekend. This week's menu includes simple foods to make life easier! Here's the plan... Breakfasts cereal strawberry muffins eggs,[...]

Banana Bread

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     Banana bread is a treat that makes me think of my childhood. My mom probably made it once a week. We always ate it right out of the oven, smothered with butter of course, and so hot it would burn your tongue. We just couldn't wait!     [...]

Peanut Butter Apple Wraps

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     I've been planning my daughter's Yo Gabba Gabba themed birthday party. I'm working on making a food in the color of each of the characters and I needed a green snack that isn't sweet. I saw this in the Cooking for Kids Bible that my mom[...]

Lasagna, Two Ways

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     I was so excited to find whole wheat lasagna noodles at the store a couple of weeks ago. The inability to find them has, in a large part, led to the decline in appearances on our dinner table. I had forgotten how much I love homemade[...]

Fudge Swirl Peanut Butter Muffins

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     We don't usually do anything big for V-day in our house, besides go out to dinner. I whipped these up, rather last minute, as a special treat after our dinner out.       The original recipe I found called this creation a cupcake, but in[...]

Menu Plan Feb 28-Mar 7

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     Well, after last week's bought with stomach flu, our menu for this week looks much the same with a few additions. I think I'm finally ready for real food again! Breakfasts: banana berry muffins (new recipe!) Chocolate crossants (new[...]