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

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

31 Comments October 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Goodness knows I’m not a huge sports fan. I just don’t have the attention span to sit and follow most things on TV. Unless maybe it’s food related, lol! But yanno what I can get behind on game day? The food! There’s just something about the fun party food that shows up around every football party, and these Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are the perfect example of fun food.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

Autumn Almond Pear Granola

13 Comments September 22, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Fall. I’m not too excited about it this year. We’ve had days of heavy storm and rains and during one of the storms, a huge willow on the city’s property that butts up to my yard came down, taking about five of my good sized oaks with it. I’m looking forward to things clearing up and those coolish but still warm days when the sun is shining and the leaves crunch underfoot. And I’m looking forward to eating my Autumn Almond Pear Granola.

Autumn Almond Pear Granola

Honey Barbecue Pulled Chicken

20 Comments July 18, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I wish we all had time to stand in front of the barbecue and have parties on the deck (or by the pool if you’re so lucky) but man, sometimes we’re just busy and need to eat! That’s when this big batch of Honey Barbecue Pulled Chicken is a lifesaver.

Corn Fritter Pancakes. Honey Barbecued Pulled Chicken, Sweet Corn Salsa & Honey Lime Slaw

Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham

22 Comments March 30, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham is one of my fave Holiday hams, no matter the Holiday. It couldn’t be better during the fall/winter months for Thanksgiving or Christmas and it brightens up a harsh, cold Easter like we’re having this year.

Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

20 Comments March 9, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve been loving this Vietnamese Chicken Salad with a tangy, slightly spicy vinaigrette. Then there’s the cool, crunchy veggies, the chicken, the crushed peanuts and a good hit of lime. I thought you might like it, too.

Vietnamese Chicken Salad Meal Prep

Roasted Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts

29 Comments January 26, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

These Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts are pretty special. Roasted to perfection, they’re gorgeous as is, but you’ll want to take these one step further: Finish them off with a sweet, tart White Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts with a White Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts, Dried Cherries, and a White Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette

Gingerbread Granola

27 Comments January 16, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Ya might think that I’d have gotten my share of Gingerbread over the Holidays, but it just didn’t work out. I wanted to find the time to make Gingerbread Men. I really did. I was so psyched about them. I even got the cookie cutters out and everything…

Home-made Gingerbread Granola with Dried Cherries & Pecans

Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot

28 Comments August 10, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

This Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot has saved me over and over in the last few months. When the hunger-crazed octogenarians (my folks) begin circling around 5:00 p.m. like sharks and the day’s been too hectic for anything else, I think Honey Sesame Chicken. I swear it has saved my life, or at the very least, the loss of a limb or two…

Honey Sesame Chicken Instant Pot

Thai Inspired Cabbage Salad

27 Comments June 11, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Recently we made Thai Curry Chicken Skewers from the Thankful Heart. They were a huge hit, so be sure to click over and explore Rhonda’s blog – you are guaranteed to find something you’ll want to make. But I needed a side for these skewers. Something fast, delish and easy.

Thai inspired cole-slaw

Famous Dave’s Cornbread

40 Comments April 19, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

If you want an incredible, moist, fluffy cornbread, you’ve got to try Famous Dave Anderson’s recipe for his Famous Dave’s Cornbread. He claims it’s even better than his corn muffins that are served at his Famous Dave’s restaurants. I agree!

Famous Dave’s Cornbread with Jalapeno & Honey Glaze

Slow Cooker Mexican Style Honey Lime Chicken

56 Comments February 22, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I always say I don’t use my crockpot enough, so if you’re like me, here’s a recipe that will put that slow cooker into regular rotation. Honey Lime Chicken. If there’s ever a better taste combo than slightly spicy, slightly sweet, tangy Slow Cooker Mexican Style Honey Lime Chicken I don’t know what it is…

Slow Cooker Mexican Style Honey Lime Chicken

Pork Chops with Plum Compote & Grilled Plums

23 Comments August 26, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I think I might have a perfect end of summer meal for you: Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Compote along with Grilled Plums on the side.

Pork Chops with Plum Compote & Grilled Plums

Kindred's Milk Bread - Japanese method Tangzhong

Kindred Milk Bread

51 Comments June 29, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

There are times you can’t help yourself, you just have to make a recipe – and this is one of those times! This is Kindred’s Milk Bread. It’s served at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, North Carolina to every dinner table. It’s a beautiful thing, this bread. Make it – I promise you you’ll love it!

Kindred’s Milk Bread

Dried Cranberry, Walnut & Avocado Salad

28 Comments March 3, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

AARP. Who knew? I’ve been a proud member, according to my card, since 2015, but looking back I wish I would have signed up earlier.

Dried Cranberry, Walnut & Avocado Salad

Red Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Cranberries, Mint & Honey

10 Comments November 25, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

This Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw practically screams fall – punctuated with sweet-tart chewy dried cranberries, a little extra crunch from the almonds and a zing from the cumin and mint, it really leans more towards Moroccan cuisine than Mexican or Asian or “good ‘ol” American like some of my other slaws. The flavors, though, adapt to a number of cuisines!

Chicken & Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing

39 Comments May 29, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve been making this Chicken & Fruit Salad for years, originally culled from Cooking Light. It’s just such a gorgeous salad, full of all kinds of great things and it’s all set off by a creamy raspberry dressing. It’s one of my favorite ways to make sure I get some fruit in my diet along with a few greens. On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better.

Chicken & Fruit Salad

Healthier Energy Bars

11 Comments April 23, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

When my son was a teenager and became interested in working out, he immediately “sparked” to the idea of “energy” bars! He’s not alone; energy bars are a huge industry, many full of heavily processed ingredients. A black mark in my book. That they’re expensive is a double damn. That so many present as healthy when they’re way over the top in calories? Well, that’s a triple damn! Why not just have a piece of cake and be done with it!!

Healthier Energy Bars

Grilled Steak with Honey Chipotle Glaze

18 Comments February 12, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

Steak is rare in the Frugal Household. 🙂 Seldom eaten, it’s usually one of the cheaper cuts, and it’s given all the help it can get. This one is flavored with a Chili Lime marinade and slathered with a Honey Chipotle glaze – you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven!