Salad with Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables & Barley

5 Comments August 14, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

A bit of cooked Barley was the “by-product” of my Healthy Lemon Ginger Barley Water recipe awhile back. Well, if you know me, you know I try to waste nothing, and sure didn’t want to waste a morsel of wonderful, chewy, nutty Barley. (I love it, and so should you, btw! It’s really good for you!) And so I went on a quest and that quest ended in this Salad with Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables & Barley. It’s a lot to use a cup of Barley, huh?!

Horiatiki Greek Salad

37 Comments August 10, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m betting you’ve had Horiatiki Greek Salad before even if you don’t know what the heck Horiatiki is! It’s just the Greek name for that cucumber tomato salad that’s so ubiquitous (look at me with all the big words, today!) all over the United States. And in Greece, too, from what I understand, where it originated.

Horiatiki Greek Salad

Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa

18 Comments July 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have a new favorite “Salsa”, Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa. This salsa is like everything good in the world all combined into one beautiful, corny, creamy, cheesy, spicy dip.

Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa

Loaded Baked Potato Salad – Instant Pot or Not

11 Comments July 6, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

It seems I’m all about the summer party recipes, lately, not my typical everyday fare! (See the explanation marks? That proves it!) And this Loaded Baked Potato Salad is definitely one. Heck, it’s a party in a bowl.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Thai Street Corn

15 Comments July 5, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Hi ya’all. I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July. And I hope you ate your fill of everything summer has to offer, including Sweet Corn. If you have any Sweet Corn leftover (if you don’t, make some) you’ve gotta try Thai Street Corn. It’s a revelation.

Thai-Street-Corn

Beer Can Burgers

25 Comments June 30, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

By now we’ve all heard of Beer Can Chicken, haven’t we? Now we have Beer Can Burgers! Yes, yes, yes, please! Yes to a burger wrapped in bacon and filled with awesome deliciousness. Including cheese. Ya gotta have cheese in these! These are going to be perfect for Fourth of July or Father’s Day or anytime you want a burger extravaganza!

Beer Can Burgers- this one is Jalapeno and Pepperjack Cheese

Parmesan Crusted Crostini

16 Comments June 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Earlier this week, I made my Simple Tomato Soup and peeking out, here and there in the pics is my Parmesan Crusted Crostini. I promised I’d post the recipe, so here it is, and when I served that soup, the Parmesan Crusted Crostini pretty much stole the show.

Parmesan Crusted Crostini

Cheese Tortellini & Asparagus in Brown Butter Sauce

21 Comments June 23, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Cheese Tortellini & Asparagus in Brown Butter Sauce is super simple, super fast and super delish! It also has just a bit of a sophisticated air about it, which means it’s perfect fast meal for a family dinner or great if a friend or two drops by. “Would you like to stay for dinner?” “Umm, yes!”

Cheese Tortellini & Asparagus in Brown Butter Sauce

Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

15 Comments May 29, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

So over the long weekend, temps way up in the 90’s (oh why is the weather so craaaazy this year?) I somehow got the idea that I wanted some of that Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad. You know the one I mean, all cool, creamy deliciousness with a few crunchy veggies and that tuna that somehow melds in and makes everything so rich.

Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

Creamy Mushroom Brie Bisque

16 Comments May 7, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Sometimes, even if you are frugal, you need an indulgence and this Creamy Mushroom Brie Bisque is one of those. When I had this for dinner the other night I was literally transported to cozy little Bistro.

Creamy Mushroom Brie Bisque

Best Creamy Sheet Pan Eggs

26 Comments April 29, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

It took me awhile to “crack” the code on sheet pan eggs, but here they are: The Best Creamy Sheet Pan Eggs. They are perfect for a no-fuss morning, great for make-ahead meal prep and marvelous in a breakfast sandwich.

Best Creamy Sheet Pan Eggs

Easy Cheesy Ham & Potato Chowder

35 Comments April 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

It snowed again. Yep. Not on Easter (and April Fool’s Day) but the day before. It was like a cruel joke, and it put me right into comfort mode. Anyway, here’s some of that comfort, Easy Cheesy Ham & Potato Chowder. It’s wrap up in a throw with your big fuzzy socks and eat from a mug comfort!

Easy Cheesy Ham & Potato Chowder

Dad’s Traditional Welsh Cheese Rarebit

27 Comments March 23, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Let’s talk about Welsh Cheese Rarebit. On a rare occasion, when we were children, my Dad would cook for us. It was a big deal! It was a novelty, but most of all, he made it fun. Like an adventure. We’d all be right on top of him, waiting in anticipation. My favorite was Dad’s Welsh Cheese Rarebit.

Welsh Cheese Rarebit

McMullan’s Irish Nachos

16 Comments March 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!! I’ve actually been cooking Irish recipes all week, but the standout is these potato nachos, in the style of McMullen’s Pub, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. So there’s the name: McMullan’s Irish Nachos. These are crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips loaded with cheese, crisped corned beef or other protein of choice, and pickled jalapenos. And sour cream, if you don’t forget to add it like I did before I took pics!

McMullan’s Irish Nachos, loaded with 2 cheeses and corned beef, topped with pickled jalapenos & sour cream

Skillet Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Frico

35 Comments February 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When I made these Skillet Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Parmesan Frico, I was thinking about the food I usually make for my blog. As a food blogger, one thing I seem to fall short on is “side” dishes, especially vegetable side dish recipes.

Skillet Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Frico

Copycat Panera White Cheddar & Steak Paninis, made from 30 minute Instant Pot Roast Beef

Copycat Panera Steak & White Cheddar Panini

11 Comments January 31, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

In an unexpected twist, I fell in love with the Steak & White Cheddar Panini at Panera Bread. See, I have another “go-to” sandwich but when I was out with a friend, I followed her lead. Yeah, I’m a rule breaker these days! A rebel! It was so good, I’m glad I got out of my “rut” and I recreated it here, for you.

Copycat Panera White Cheddar & Steak Paninis, made from 30 minute Instant Pot Roast Beef

Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche

29 Comments January 24, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I do love me some quiche, how about you? It’s been a long time since I’ve made Quiche. I’ve been all about the Frittatas lately. I think I had just forgotten how good Quiche can be.

Easy Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

30 Comments January 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

In the Twin Cities, we’re getting all psyched about hosting the Superbowl this year, in our nifty new (ish) Stadium. It’s a big deal. There’s a new layout in our Meet Minneapolis guide. Every day there’s a new article and new happenings.

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breasts

35 Comments January 13, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

These Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breasts might be just the thing to bring a little sunshine into your life during this cold, cold January. These are like Oh My Gosh good, with just a little spice to warm things up.

Stuffed Cajun Chicken Breasts

Three Meat Frittata – Instant Pot or Stove-Top

32 Comments January 11, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

You know what I like, and I hope you do, too, since I’m posting one? Frittatas. And I like them for so many reasons. They’re delicious and the frugal me loves that frittatas are a great way to use a bit of this and a bit of that. And the healthy me loves that anything can go in a frittata.

Three Meat Frittata – Instant Pot or Stove-top/oven

Tortellini Antipasto Salad

17 Comments December 30, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a Pasta Salad that’s fantastic for a party or gathering any time of year. This isn’t any plain ol’ boring Pasta Salad, though. This one has it all! Lots of stuff. Lots of cheese. Lots of flavor and the best dressing you’ve ever tasted.

Antipasto Tortellini Salad

The Best Instant Pot Chili

21 Comments December 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Merry Christmas, everyone! Here it is, Christmas Eve day, and I thought I’d show you one of my favorite Christmas Eve dinners, this time done in the Instant Pot. Chili. I know, strange to some, as a Christmas Eve dinner.

Instant Pot Chili

Featherbed Eggs

39 Comments December 17, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

This dish was a new one on me…Featherbed Eggs. I mean, how could you not fall in love with a name like that? It makes me think of country inns with crisp white sheets, quilt draped beds. Cotton curtains blowing in a warm breeze. Comfort.

Featherbed Eggs – eggs nestled into custard soaked bread all atop a layer of ham with crispy edges.

Cheesy Toasts

26 Comments December 15, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I think I’ve been holding out on you! Yup. With these little Cheesy Toasts. These beautiful little Cheesy Toasts. They’re great with soup (like my Broccoli Cheese Soup I made awhile back) but they’re a perfect little party appetizer, too.

Cheesy Toasts

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Real Cheese, Milk, Cream

15 Minute Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

46 Comments December 7, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I love me a good Broccoli Cheese Soup. I love it even more when it’s start to finish, 15 minute Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup, piping hot and on the table in no time at all. And I love it even better, when it’s made with real Cheddar for that flavor punch.

Creamy dreamy Broccoli Cheese soup – 15 minute Instant Pot recipe.

Cauliflower au Gratin

39 Comments December 3, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So I always wonder how the winter is going for everyone – we’re going to be up to 58 tomorrow but I’m bummed because it’s supposed to rain. But it was supposed to snow, so we’re lucky for this heat wave. Then down to 15 degrees by the end of the week.

Cauliflower au Gratin – simple enough and oh so scrumptious!

Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

37 Comments December 2, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a recipe that I made awhile back when I was at the folk’s but didn’t post before. Now that it’s December, I thought this Italian Stuffed Meatloaf would be a perfect “something” different for a winter weekend meal!

Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaaf

Cornbread Salad

38 Comments November 17, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

My sister told me about Cornbread Salad. I mean, really, if she hadn’t raved, I never would have made it. I think she MADE me make it and report back, lol! I fell in love with it. Hard. Strange ingredients, but it’s like a miracle. The miracle of Cornbread Salad.

Cornbread Salad: Talk about AWESOME deliciousness!