Best Bacon Waffles

Leave a comment March 23, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

There are a lot of “holidays” in the Spring, but ya wanna know what one of my fave’s is? Waffle Day. I celebrated it this year, early, with these glorious, crispy and fluffy Best Bacon Waffles! And then I slathered them with my Bacon Pecan Syrup (although I left the pecans out) and had my own little celebration. This is an excellent waffle recipe, btw, without the bacon, too. I like it even more than the Alton Brown’s Really Good Waffles that are already on my site.

Best Bacon Waffles

Instant Pot BBQ Wings

8 Comments March 21, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I always think of Wings, Sports Bars, and Football together. Like they’re connected in my mind, and in my head, you can’t have any them without the other. But Wings are great anytime you want to have a sporty get together and with March Madness upon us (the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments if you’re not in the know) why not have your wings on the couch, in front of the TV? You can knock out some pretty great Instant Pot BBQ Wings at home, pretty darned fast!

Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce with Instant Pot BBQ Wings

Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce

14 Comments March 19, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I think until you taste Alabama White BBQ Sauce you might not “get” it. But once you do taste it, it’s one of those things that kinda haunts you. The same is true of this Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce, which is (you might have guessed this already, lol) based on the classic Alabama White Barbecue Sauce.

Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce with Baked Barbecue Wings

Simon Pearce’s Rory’s Scones

12 Comments March 14, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I made Simon Pearce’s Vermont Cheddar Soup the other day and I couldn’t help but make the Simon Pearce’s Rory’s Scones to go with it! The soup, the scones, and a little real butter – there couldn’t be anything better on a cold, dreary, sleety March day! It’s enough to warm you from the inside out.

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup with Simon Pearce's Rory's Scones

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup with Rory’s Scones

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup

15 Comments March 13, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve become a pretty big fan of Simon Pearce’s Restaurant and an even bigger fan of the Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup. And the weird thing is, I’ve never been to the Mill at Simon Pearce, the restaurant in Quechee, Vermont. And never had their Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup there, either. But no matter, I can have it right here in Minnesota (you betcha) where it seems just as at home on a snowy March night.

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup

Hot Reuben Dip

17 Comments March 9, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

It was a friend who first gave me the recipe for this Hot Reuben Dip years ago, and I remember we went a little gaga over it for a while. Then at some point, I just kinda forgot about it. Maybe spring came and Hot Reuben Dip is def a super creamy, super cheesy kind of a winter comfort kind of thing. So last night when I wanted Reuben Sandwiches and had forgotten to get the bread and didn’t want to go out for it (#HatingWinterWhenWillItGoAway) I remembered this quick and easy dip. And oh my gosh I had forgotten how insanely good it is!!

Hot Reuben Dip

Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

4 Comments March 8, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Ya gotta know I have a bit of a thing for Corned Beef. Heck, I and can hardly wait every year to make it for St. Paddy’s day! I even have a couple of recipes already on my site, Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner for the Crockpot or Oven and a Whiskey & Marmalade Glazed Corned Beef. Both are delish but I just had to make an Instant Pot Corned Beef for this year. I’ve actually made it several times just to make sure ~~I got my fill~~ I perfected it before I posted the recipe, here.

Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

12 Comments March 4, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Mardi Gras is almost upon up, and Mardi Gras always makes me think of New Orleans and New Orleans always makes me think of Jambalaya. See how my mind works? It’s all about the food, lol! And while my fave Jambalaya Recipe is already on my site, one made with a roux (that’s said to be the Cajun-style) I really wanted to up my game this year and perfect a Creole-style Jambalaya, the tomato-y kind. Yeah, I’ had to get out of my (very delish) Cajun rut and make this New Orleans Creole Jambalaya for Mardi Gras this year.

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

Craveable Collections

9 Comments March 2, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

You’ll find all my recipes in my Main Menu at the top of the page, and when you are on any recipe post, you can always click on links or tags to find similar ones. Sometimes it’s nice to see some favorites broken out for when you’re craving recipes for a certain occasion. There’s always more to come, so keep checking back. 🙂

holiday & party food

Make-Ahead Apple Baked Oatmeal

22 Comments February 27, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

If you’re looking for an easy, no fuss way to get breakfast on the table, look no further than Make-Ahead Apple Baked Oatmeal. There is something to be said of springing (ok, stumbling, #not a morning person) into the kitchen on a cold, frosty winter morning, getting the oven going and baking a panful of warm, apple-y cinnamony make ahead deliciousness.

Make-Ahead Apple Baked Oatmeal

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

16 Comments February 23, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

So I was trying to think of the last time I made Soup. It was so long, I had to look it up! I made a White Chicken Chili that can be made in the Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or on the Stove in January, and it’s pretty soup-like but the last bone fide soup I made was in December: My friend Tanya’s Instant Pot Mexican Chipotle Chicken Soup. So I’m due! You, my friends, are due! I’m getting out of my Mexican soup rut and shaking things up with this Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

14 Comments February 21, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Have you had those marvelous pickled veggies in restaurants that are sometimes a garnish on Mexican or food from other Latin American countries? And of course, as I’m saying this, I’m assuming that you’re probably not in Latin America and don’t already make Escabeche, Mexican Pickled Vegetables! Although I do get visitors from all over the place and so far today, according to the WordPress wizards, I’ve had seven visitors from Mexico! Hola!

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

Guatemalan Rice & Beans

16 Comments February 18, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

One of my very favorite meals on my site is Guatemalan Chicken in Coconut Milk, Pollo en Leche de Coco. It’s the perfect thing for a cold, winter day – fast and easy and flavor for days! In the past, I’ve served the dish with rice cooked in coconut milk instead of how I first had it, with Guatemalan Rice & Beans.

Pollo en Leche de Coco – Guatemalan Chicken in Coconut Milk

Valentines White Chocolate Popcorn

8 Comments February 13, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Yanno, Valentine’s Day is almost here – a day celebrated for sweethearts, but also by everyone, young and old, and those of us that just celebrate friendship. I’ve done a few popcorn mixes for different holidays, but never for Valentine’s Day. Today, I change all that! Here is my Valentines White Chocolate Popcorn.

Valentines White Chocolate Popcorn

Old English Potted Cheese

26 Comments February 9, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I have good news today. See, some of you know I’ve been having some troubles with my joints; typing, while still slow and has to be done just a little at a time is easier and I’m trying to use the voice options on my computer. And cooking has been challenging, but I’m really trying to focus on fun & easy (and lightweight) food. And the best news? I made Old English Potted Cheese and it’s a super easy cheese spread and just to die for.

Old English Potted Cheese

Orzo with Sausage & Peppers

10 Comments February 7, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

If you follow me (and if you don’t, I’d love it if you do, see the right sidebar) you know I made Boston Sausage & Pepper Grinders right before Superbowl 2019. See the New England Patriots were playing the Los Angeles Rams (and the Patriots won) and I thought those “grinders” (that’s just the local name for sandwiches) would be perfect for the Superbowl or any game day, or really anytime! What’s not perfect? Leftovers. Leftover link sausages? They’re kinda sad. So I’ve refashioned them into Orzo with Sausage & Peppers.

Orzo with Sausage & Peppers

Old Bay Oyster Crackers

20 Comments February 3, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I gotta tell ya, I’m in love with my Crab Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers and they’re just great for a Superbowl or any party. But I need a little Old Bay Seasoning for those. Old Bay isn’t something I use often, so I mix up my own and when I do, I try to think about ways to use up the last bit. Long story short, that’s how these Old Bay Oyster Crackers came about.

Old Bay Oyster Crackers

Boston Sausage Pepper Grinders

15 Comments February 2, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

The Superbowl is coming right up! Now that’s a big deal in the U.S. for those reading from far-flung lands and it’s an event. We always had a great football team in my hometown, but I’m just not the fan I used to be. I gotta admit, I’m fan of the food, though, and the Superbowl is an excuse to hang out either in front of the TV or in the kitchen. Since the New England Patriots are playing this year, I’m making the Classic Boston Sausage Pepper Grinders.

Grilled Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Chops

27 Comments January 31, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, so I hate January. And February. And I’m not too wild about March, either. That’s because I live up Nord in Minnesota, you betcha, and while December is kind of exciting, by the time January rolls around, I’m just about done with it! But you know what I love about January? Pineapples! You heard me right! And I now love these Grilled Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Chops.

Grilled Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Chops

What To Know About Beets

40 Comments January 29, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

When I first started writing about food, it was always my intention to highlight ingredients, how to shop, compare prices, choose them, store them as well as use them. And I did make a stab at that, years ago, under “Ingredients” above in my menu.

Cubbys Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop

15 Comments January 28, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

It’s been pretty bitter in the Twin Cities, but we’re having a little heatwave and are up to 12 degrees. Which would be great if we didn’t get about 7 inches of snow last night and even better if the high tomorrow wasn’t expected to be -5 with a low of -25 and worse on Wednesday. But that’s exactly the time you want soup! And even better a pretty much pantry soup (if your pantry is anything like mine) and not just any soup. You want this little White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop number coz it’s going to warm you from the inside out!

White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop

Simon Pearce Quechee Quiche

22 Comments January 25, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

We are having “Arctic Chill.” It got ccccold last night and right now it’s minus 11. And I have no right to complain because I live in Minnesota, but we’ve been so spoiled this year it’s a shock. We Minnesotans know that a real Arctic Chill can be 34 to 35 below, so there’s that. Maybe we’re actually lucky. But today I feel particularly lucky because I don’t have to go anywhere and I have a piece of Simon Pearce Quechee Quiche I’m going to have for breakfast!

Simon Pearce Quechee Quiche – it’s a little puffy out of the oven but it settles a bit

Cubby’s Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

18 Comments January 22, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I haven’t posted a big ol’ salad for a while and for a while I’ve been intrigued by this Cubby’s Beet & Goat Cheese Salad. As stated on Cubby’s website, the salad is a mix of Spring Greens, Roasted Red Beets, Toasted Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Avocado, Orange Slices, Orange Zest, and Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Cubbys Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

19 Comments January 22, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

January kind of gets me down. All the celebrations (and food) from Thanksgiving through Christmas and even New Year’s, then that “What have I done feeling” when it’s all over. Then there are the New Year’s Resolutions. And the cold. And even though every day brings another minute or so of light, the dark, dreary winter. But sometimes, there’s an opportunity to inject a little sunshine into your life, and this Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette is just that.

Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

Bacon Pecan Syrup

20 Comments January 18, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

A while back I made my Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (those are so good, I want them all the time!) and wanted some syrup. But I don’t usually buy grocery store syrup, and I just wasn’t feeling maple syrup at all. Besides, that can be super pricey. And for some reason, the idea of a bacon syrup popped in my head. So here’s my Bacon Pecan Syrup…it’s a little special for a fun brunch experience.

Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Bacon Pecan Syrup

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas; perfect for a prep meal.

12 Healthy Budget Meal Strategies

19 Comments January 17, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I hear over and over it’s too expensive to eat “healthy” and you hear it so much, it’s gotta be true, right? I think that’s an “oft-repeated lie.” Stay with me as I prove that wrong with these 12 Healthy Budget Meal Strategies & recipes to go with them. You don’t always have to pay a lot to eat well, and might just save money if you shop carefully and cook at home. Bonus!

Best Hot Chocolate Double Chocolate, Cocoa, real chocolate. cream

My Top Favorite Recipes

22 Comments January 11, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Every January, I post out what are your favorite recipes on my site on my New & Old post. The ones that are the most popular and it is always a surprise! And of course, it gives me a lot of insight into what “you” might be looking for in a recipe. The problem is, that’s a collective “you” meaning it’s based on the number of visits to each recipe or post. Each view is a “click” that is added up by the “Jetpack” elves, Jetpack being a feature on my WordPress site, and WordPress is my “host” that I pay to keep my site on.

Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

15 Comments January 9, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

It seems, although I’m improving a bit, I’m still struggling with my various “ailments” so I apologize for two breakfast recipes in a row. Usually, I do try to shake things up a bit but in order to take the stress off my hands and shoulders I’m just not really cooking and when I looked through my drafts of posts I’ve never posted, I came across these Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes. I have to admit that looking at the pics made ME hungry, so here they are.

Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Bacon Pecan Syrup

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Recipes so Good no-one will know you're Cheap!

Best Bacon Waffles

Instant Pot BBQ Wings

Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce

Simon Pearce’s Rory’s Scones

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup

Hot Reuben Dip

Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

Craveable Collections

holiday & party food

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Make-Ahead Apple Baked Oatmeal

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

Guatemalan Rice & Beans

Valentines White Chocolate Popcorn

Old English Potted Cheese

Orzo with Sausage & Peppers

Old Bay Oyster Crackers

Boston Sausage Pepper Grinders

Grilled Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Chops

What To Know About Beets

White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop

Simon Pearce Quechee Quiche

Cubby’s Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

Bacon Pecan Syrup

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My Top Favorite Recipes

Perfect Pumpkin Spice Pancakes