Beef & Gnocchi Stew

By Nicely | September 29, 2022 |

Easy dinner with things I had in my pantry and fridge. Bam! This one is a #winner. I ALWAYS try to keep a can or two or 10 of this beef on hand. Easy access for a great protein that is so versitile. Beef & Gnocchi Stew 1/2 white onion, chopped 3 carrots peeled and…

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Herbed Potato & Sausage Hash

By Nicely | July 12, 2022 |

Hey! Credit to my 9 year old for coming up with this recipe. He opened and cut the sausage so I would make it for lunch….. and I have plenty of herbs from the garden. Added a few potatoes and this was lunch. Delicious. Hearty. Easy summer lunch. I am raising a genius- a future…

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Pot Roast Sandwich

By Nicely | June 15, 2022 |

I’m trying to use some of my overstock or food storage to help with the cost of groceries these days. Holy cow! Almost $70 increase in just ONE WEEK’S time. ONE WEEK! This canned beef is my favorite….. it has great flavor, not a ton of fat, and I’ve been super happy with the canned…

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Roasted Potato Frittata- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series

By Nicely | January 24, 2022 |

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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Ravioli Lasagna

By Nicely | March 8, 2021 |

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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Tamale Pie w/ Food Storage

By Nicely | April 17, 2020 |

Alrighty. Upping my food storage meal game with this great recipe. This recipe has been in my archives for just about 20 years. I made it a lot when the kids were little. I don’t know why I stopped making it. Now we are making it again. A lot. With pantry staples. There’s some substitutions…

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Lemon Picatta Skillet

By Nicely | March 3, 2020 |

Hey, wanna taste test a new recipe for me? Cool. Here’s the recipe, I made up with what I had on hand, and it’s rich and creamy and full of layers of flavor. Lemon Picatta Skillet 4 chicken cutlets 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus 1 cup for sauce Kosher salt Badia…

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