Bubble up pizza recipe

Bubble up pizza is what we sometimes have on our pizza night! It is easy to make and cheap too!

3 packages Refridgerate type of  biscuits like the pilllsbury ones  (I have used crescent rolls in pinch too)
1 jar Spaghetti sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Pizza toppings (if you don't have any, you really don't need them) I will often add in some finely chopped peppers.  

Preparation
Spay 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Stir sauce and quartered biscuits together until the biscuits are well coated. Spread evenly into the bottom of the pan. Top with cheese, then add toppings.


Bake at 375 degrees for about 35-40 minutes. Check to make sure all dough is cooked through.

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

Can you say yummy and so simple to make? I will often bring this to potluck suppers. Everyone loves it and asks for the recipe.

Ingredients

2 cooked chicken breast cut up into 1-inch cubes (can be omitted if you want to go meatless-just add more beans)
8 burrito size flour or corn tortillas
1 15 oz can of black beans
1 jar of salsa
1 cup of onions
1 green pepper diced (can be omitted if none on-hand)
1 red pepper diced (can be omitted if none on-hand)
2 cups cheddar cheese


Directions
Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan with salsa
Place two tortillas over the salsa
Layer some beans, cheese, onions, pepper, salsa and chicken over the tortilla
Repeat and keep layering
Keep enough cheese aside to cover the top layer.
Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes

Serves 6-8

Want to make it lower fat, substitute low fat cheese. For the low fat cheese to melt better spray the top layer of cheese with PAM.

This recipe is great for leftovers! We usually have it twice for dinner and will bring it for lunch one day.

This recipe also freezes well. I have often made two of these and will freeze the second one.

Frugal Dinner Planning week of June 3rd

Sun Graduation party late afternoon

Mon Cheesy Beef and Broccoli

Tues Chicken Bruschetta Bake

Wed Sandwiches we are going to see the school drama club do a play

Thurs Leftover chicken bruschetta

Fri Pasta of some kind

Sat Homemade piza

Simple and easy enchiladas

This is a very easy recipe to make. It is good pantry challenge recipe because most of this you will have on hand to make. We usually get enough for leftovers as well.

1 lb ground chicken, turkey or beef or shredded leftover chicken
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 can re-fried beans (no refried beans in the house- take a canned beans and mush them up)
1 package tortillas
1 cup milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup sour cream (can be omitted)
¼ cup Miracle Whip (can be omitted)
1 small can green chilies (can be omitted or use a can of tomatoes instead)
1 cup shredded cheddar


Brown the meat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and beans. Spoon mixture onto tortillas. (Amount will vary according to size of tortilla & preference.) Roll tightly leaving ends open. Lay closely together in square or rectangle baking pan. Use a pan where tortillas will fit tightly.

Mix milk, soup, sour cream, Miracle Whip, green chilies. Heat thoroughly; can thicken if desired. Pour over enchiladas in the baking pan. Sprinkle top with cheese. Heat for ½ hours at 350 degrees.

Naked Burrito

Naked Burrito ... go naked and this is sooo good. All the great burrito filling with out the tortilla.



Ingredients:

2/3 cup rice (cooked)
1 cup fat free refried beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz. cooked ground skinless turkey breast
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. salsa
1 Tbsp. reduced fat sour cream
black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper to taste


Preparation:
Mix together all ingredients.

Makes 4 serving. If you need to make more than 4 serving. Increase the rice and the ground turkey and salsa. I have also made this with leftover chicken that I shredded in the food processor. Yummy.

Frugal meal planning May 12th

Happy Mother's day

Sun Steak and Potatoes

Mon Crustless pizza

4 oz. Mozzarella cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. tomato sauce
1 c. green pepper
1 lg. onion
1 c. mushrooms

Cook ground beef, and when almost done, add all vegetables and tomato juice. When cooked to your preference, place mixture in a baking dish and top with cheese and place under broiler until melted.

Tues Lasagna

Wed Chicken dish

Thurs Pork chop (they were on sale)

Fri Clean out the fridge night aka leftovers from the week

Sat Homemade pizza

Cheesy Beef and Broccoli

Cheesy Beef and Broccoli is a healthy recipe but satisfying.

4 cloves garlic (or throw minced garlic)
1/2 cup raw white onion
1lb ground beef
2 cups broccoli
2tbsp flour
2tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups low fat milk
4 oz lite cheese


Saute until onion begins to soften 1-2 minutes

Add ground beef and stir till beginning to brown. Add broccoli and cook until broccoli is tender. While beef and broccoli are cooking whisk together white flour, Worchesthire sauce and skim milk
( I found 2 cups made it a bit too runny so I used 1 1/2 cups instead)
When broccoli is tender add the milk mixture and bring to a simmer allowing to thicken for a minute. Stir in cheese and blend well. Allow to stand for 3-4 minutes.

I serve this with 1/3 cup of brown rice or 1/3 cup pasta and add
1 starch exchage.

Yummy dinner

Family loves it and it is great frozen and reheated. I also top mine with No salt added seasoning for extra flavor or hot sauce.

Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells

I am making a recipe book for my sister for her bridal shower. My cousin who is a vegistarian sent me this recipe and I am drooling over it. I can't wait to make it and try it out!


Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes with added puree (such as Progresso)
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped or I use 1 can of artichoke hearts
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
20 cooked jumbo shell pasta (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 375°. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat; cook 12 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.

Combine 1/2 cup provolone and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl. Spoon or pipe about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell; place stuffed shells in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon tomato mixture over shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup provolone. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 4 stuffed shells)

Frugal meal planning Apr 22

I haven't posted a menu plan in the longest time.

Here is what we are eating this week

Sun Steak on the grill, sweet potatos, green beans

Mon Chicken, broccoli and stuffing!

Tues Easy night... chicken patties or nuggets

Wed Lazy Man's Cabbage rolls- New recipe

1 pound 95% ground beef browned and drained, then rinsed with hot water
1 small can sauerkraut (I will probably omit this)
2 small cans or 1 big can of diced tomatoes (not drained)
6 tablespoons instant brown rice, uncooked (or bulgur, cooked)
1 small chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 cups chopped cabbage

Simmer first 6 ingredients for 10 min.
spray 13x9 baking dish and lay cabbage in the bottom.
Pour simmered mixture over the cabbage. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour!


Thurs Chicken and some veggies

Fri Leftover lazy man cabbage rolls

Sat Homemade pizza

It feels good to have this down on paper (or on the computer again)