Roasted Potato Frittata- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series

Usually potatoes and eggs are a staple in your pantry. And since I promised more skillet meals, here’s a combination of both- healthy, low cost and a hearty skillet meal. Besides, in our home, you can’t go wrong with breakfast for dinner. Drumroll please!!! ***** $1.48 per serving ***** Another win. Roasted Potato Frittata 1…

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Olympic inspiration: Japanese Savory Pancakes

With the Tokyo Olympics just starting, why not share this great vegetable based recipe for all of us to make? Good. I’m glad we agree. I was fortunate enough to spend some time, however brief, in Japan when I was 12. I will never forget the great time I had. The amazing people, the amazing…

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Sausage Tortilla Pizza

We LOVE pizza. And I found this great idea- I won’t take the credit, but of course I did tweak it to make it even better for my family. What you’ll need: Flour or Gluten Free Tortillas Cheese Meat Sauce Oven proof skillet Preheat your oven to broil, 500 degrees. Preheat your skillet on the…

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Lemon Salmon w/ Pesto Baby Potatoes

I’m all about a great meal, with simple and good ingredients, and one that myself and my kids will eat. This is one of them. We are salmon lovers around here… and this #sheetpan dinner is perfection any night of the week. Lemon Salmon w/ Pesto Baby Potatoes 2 lbs. salmon fillet 1 lemon sliced…

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Ravioli Lasagna

Okay. Some days it’s best just to assemble a dinner of some special pre-made items, to make a great semi-homemade treat. Like this Ravioli Lasagna. It’s delicious. Creamy, cheesy and full of flavor. Ravioli Lasagna 1 pkg. fresh cheese ravioli (family size) 3 cups spinach 1 jar Tomato basil pesto 1- 14 oz. can fire…

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Chicken Marsala Stuffed Baked Potato

I LOVE using potatoes for easy, and affordable meals. And making this stuffed baked potato is really nice, a new way to eat this great recipe…. which makes dinner time for fun and changing this up, always makes dinner even better. Chicken Marsala Stuffed Baked Potato 5-6 medium russet potatoes 3 cups shredded cooked chicken…

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Semi- Homemade Ramen with Studio 5

Favorite “authentic” grocery store ramens: Nisson Roah Tonkotsu Nisson Roah Umami Soy Sauce Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Tonkotsu Toppings: Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Shrimp Sliced bbq Pork loin Soft boiled egg Candlestick carrots Diced green beans Sauteed Bok Choy, roughly chopped Pickled Jalapeno or sliced jalapeno Cilantro or parsley Sesame seeds Limes Sesame oil Sriricha sauce For…

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Moroccan Pilaf

This recipe is a NEW favorite and will be rotated through my meal prep and family dinner menu. It’s simple, full of many layers of flavor, and easily made ahead…. in fact I would go as far as saying it tastes better then next day. Moroccan Pilaf 5 oz. pkg Mahatma Yellow Rice 2 cups…

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Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli

Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli 1 pkg. 18 oz. Rana Family Size Italian Sausage Ravioli (fresh) 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. bacon bits 2 tbsp. fresh sage for garnish 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. fresh or ground nutmeg 1 tsp. dried basil In…

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NEW Hamburger Fried Rice w/ Studio 5

This is a fantastic NEW 20 minute meal…. thanks Studio 5 for a dinner rescue once again. Hamburger Fried Rice Olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup diced celery 1 small sweet onion diced 1 tbsp. dried parsley 3-4 drops smoke flavoring 1 tsp. garlic 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups cooked rice (I…

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