Greek Brown Rice Salad

7 Comments August 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve been on a bit of a Meditteranean kick. I’m trying to health up the rest of the summer, at least until Labor Day comes. Besides it’s August and it’s hot and it’s humid (whine whine whine) and I want to eat (and cook) cool and light. And so I made Greek Brown Rice Salad to go with my soon to be posted Spicy Beef & Feta Skewers.

Spicy Beef & Feta Skewers with Greek Brown Rice Salad (made with Instant Pot Brown Rice)

I just did a post for Horiatiki Greek Salad not too long ago. Gosh, that was good. And I wanted to carry some of those flavors forward with a little twist. Funny how I listed so many variations of our American Style Greek Salads, but I didn’t mention or think about combining it with rice, let alone brown rice.

Salad with Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables & Barley

7 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?!

Salad with Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables & Barley

Healthy Lemon Ginger Barley Water

22 Comments August 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Have you ever had Barley Water? It’s been made for centuries and extolled for all its health benefits, so I thought it was high time I put a recipe out for my Healthy Lemon Ginger Barley Water.

Healthy Lemon Ginger Barley Water

It turns out that Barley Water isn’t just a Scottish tradition but has been made since ancient times and has been shared by many cultures.

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

Cuban Cabbage Salad

9 Comments May 24, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When I made my Lechon Asado the other day, of course, I made Cubano Sandwiches with the leftovers. I love love love Cubanos! I wasn’t feeling the usual suspects, fries or chips as a side. No, I wanted something bright, fresh and summery. So why not Cuban Cabbage Salad?

Cuban Cabbage Salad

Dried Blueberry Lemon Scones

34 Comments May 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve been a little obsessed with scones, lately. I wanted to find the definitive scone. The scone to best all scones. The one scone to rule them all. What I discovered is that I just seem to like all scones, and most of all the one I’m eating! This week it’s my Dried Blueberry Lemon Scones.

Dried Blueberry Lemon Scones

Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta

14 Comments April 26, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

It’s April 26th and it’s finally starting to feel like spring up here in the frozen Nord. Most of my snow is gone after a few days of 50-degree weather! And I’m feeling some spring-like food, like this Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta.

Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

41 Comments April 8, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When (and if) Spring comes, I can hardly get my mind off of Asparagus. And this Spring, I can hardly get my mind off this Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette.

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

22 Comments April 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

This time of year I just seem to crave lemony flavors. I think lemon is a promise of spring with it’s bright, sunny flavor. Goodness knows we need that promise this year! These bright, lemony No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits will make you forget about all that.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top

12 Comments March 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When Chipotle Mexican Grill came out with their Cilantro Lime Rice, it seems the whole country went wild over it. And with good reason: it’s delish! Best of all, it’s easy to make at home, whether you want to make Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top!

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas & Cilantro Lime Rice

Lemon Tahini Dressing

20 Comments February 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Have the winter doldrums set in yet? It has for me in the frozen northland. This time of year is when I start craving healthier food like salads with bright dressings, like Lemon Tahini Dressing.

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing

Winter Salad with Avocado, Pomegranate & Maple Glazed Pecans

27 Comments November 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Thanksgiving. It’s over. Or is it? If you need Leftover Turkey ideas, be sure to see my 12 Days of Turkey, which is now a collection of over 40 recipes for T-Day leftovers. Hopefully, you had a big salad like this Winter Salad with Avocado, Pomegranate & Maple Roasted Pecans for Thanksgiving. If not, maybe make it, now. And toss some leftover turkey in it if you’d like.

Winter Salad with Avocado, Pomegranate & Maple Glazed Pecans

Warm Farro Salad with Charred Corn

39 Comments July 29, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Do you ever mess up a recipe and then decide that you liked it so much you couldn’t have it any other way? Well, that’s what happened to this Warm Farro Salad with Charred Corn from the July/August Food Network Magazine. It turned out to be a happy mistake.

Jeff’s Warm Farro Salad with Charred Corn

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

47 Comments July 6, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

First, to my children: These are not your Momma’s pancakes. I was the worst Mom in the morning and I apologize. I’m surprised you didn’t starve to death or die of malnutrition. And now, here I am making pancakes (and all kinds of breakfasty things) for the folks all the time. Secondly, even when I did make pancakes, they weren’t these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemony Chicken with Green Beans

13 Comments June 30, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

A gorgeous dish, it really should have a fancy name…a little wine, lemon and a handful of sun-dried tomatoes spark up gorgeous green beans, chicken and a few potatoes. Fingerling potatoes or Yukons are perfect but a red potato makes a great budget stand in. And everything is napped with that bright sauce. Shhh…don’t tell anyone how simple this dish is and they’ll think you’re a genius.

Lemony Chicken with Green Beans

Sabayon Lemon Tart

39 Comments April 7, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve got a treat for everyone, today! A lovely lemon tart that I’m calling a Sabayon Lemon Tart. It’s beautiful, bright, and creamy & dreamy.

Sabayon Lemon Tart adapted from Thomas Keller

Marinated Goat Cheese

37 Comments April 1, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a little sunshine in a jar for you! Marinated Goat Cheese. The tangy goat cheese is mellowed by the rich olive oil and perked up with citrus & herbs.

Marinated Goat Cheese with Citrus & Herbs

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

20 Comments November 10, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I love love love fall. It’s my favorite season. I love the cool crisp air, and the fall colors and the golden fields and bare branches contrasting against the cool skies. And I love fall flavors and food that has – well – taste but is still comforting. Like this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Drying or Freezing Citrus Zest

26 Comments August 17, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I love the extra little zing that citrus zest can give recipes and it doesn’t matter if I’m going sweet or savory. I use zest often in my herb blends and sauces and also in cakes, frostings & muffins.

Dried Citrus Zest

Home-Made Mascarpone Cheese

38 Comments July 21, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve seen various recipes and methods for making a home-made Mascarpone and was so excited to use my home-made Mascarpone when I made Aunt Mary’s Angel Food Cake last week…

Home-made Mascarpone Cheese

Candied Lemon (or other Citrus)

19 Comments July 2, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

Awhile back I posted a couple recipes that I garnished with candied lemon and I promised you I’d give you the Candied Lemon recipe! Well, finally, here it is, along with directions for other Candied Citrus.

Candied Lemon

Frozen Lemon Meringue Cake

47 Comments June 8, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I seem to be on a bit of a lemon kick, lately. To be more specific, a frozen lemon dessert kick. I recently posted a down-home family fave, a Frozen Lemonade Pie, and now I’m posting this more sophisticated Frozen Lemon Meringue Cake.

Frozen Lemon Meringue Cake

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan

35 Comments June 3, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

For me, two things really herald the beginning of Summer: Grilling and Asparagus! And when you combine the two? Heaven! Add a little fresh lemon and a toss a smidge of finely grated quality cheese over at the end and you’ll have a fun, “dressed” up Asparagus with little to no effort at all.

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan

Frozen Lemonade Pie frozen lemon concentrate, condensed milk, cool whip

Frozen Lemonade Pie – 4 Ingredient

18 Comments May 30, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I found this little oddity of a recipe in my Mom’s recipe box, credited to my Aunt Mary. I think I have some very vague memories of this Frozen Lemonade Pie when we used to share a cabin at “The Lakes.”

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Build a Better Berry Smoothie

17 Comments April 28, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

You know what I love? Smoothies. And probably you do, too? But what I don’t love? Putzing with them. Adding a bit of this or that, trying to get them thick and luscious but still sippable through a straw.

Build a better Berry Smoothie Cook’s Illustrated

Blueberry Custard Pie Bars

35 Comments April 13, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I suppose these bars should have a better name. They’re luscious, creamy and dreamy from the silky custard topping, just bursting with blueberries, all the way down to the gorgeous shortbread crust.

Blueberry Custard Pie Bars

Lemon Curd Mousse Cake

43 Comments March 10, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

If there was ever a luscious bit of airy, foamy heaven this Lemon Curd Mousse Cake has got to be it! Crumbled shortbread cookies form the bottom crust, topped with a creamy, dreamy Lemon Mousse filling. What really seals the deal, though, is the bright lemon curd shimmering across the top. Just to pretty it up, it’s decorated with rosettes of the lemon mousse and slices of lemon.

Lemon Curd Mousse Cake

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

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Greek Brown Rice Salad

Salad with Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables & Barley

Healthy Lemon Ginger Barley Water

Cheese Tortellini & Asparagus in Brown Butter Sauce

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Cuban Cabbage Salad

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Dried Blueberry Lemon Scones

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Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta

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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

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Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top

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Lemon Tahini Dressing

Winter Salad with Avocado, Pomegranate & Maple Glazed Pecans

Warm Farro Salad with Charred Corn

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemony Chicken with Green Beans

Sabayon Lemon Tart

Marinated Goat Cheese

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Drying or Freezing Citrus Zest

Home-Made Mascarpone Cheese

Candied Lemon (or other Citrus)

Frozen Lemon Meringue Cake

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan

Frozen Lemonade Pie – 4 Ingredient

Build a Better Berry Smoothie

Blueberry Custard Pie Bars

Lemon Curd Mousse Cake

Dried Cranberry, Walnut & Avocado Salad