Hey Frugal Friends. It’s August, and back-to-school is coming up! If you have littles, it’s a busy time, but even if you don’t, a quick and easy budget skillet dinner can never be wrong. Creamy Beef and Shells hits all the marks.
Creamy Beef and Shells – don’t underestimate what a little Parm and Parsley can do!
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce is my ultimate comfort barbecue sauce. Growing up in the Midwest, that’s just what we used, or should I say what my Dad used. It was always glossy, on the sweet side with just a bit of a kick at the end. And it was always used on his grilled chicken.
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Every once in awhile I crave Tomato Soup and this Simple Tomato Soup Instant Pot or Stovetop is a great one to whip up at the drop of a hat from pantry ingredients. There are a couple of extra touches if you want to add them; call them “upgrades” maybe.
Simple Tomato Soup Instant Pot or Stovetop
So they’re finally here. Tomatoes. First one, then three, now nine – all from our little garden. As you can see, they’re multiplying exponentially! But even if you don’t grow your own, you’ll find great tomatoes this time of year, and great tomatoes make the best Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce.
Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce
I’ve been making a conscientious effort to reduce the amount of red meat my family eats, and I love this recipe for Lentils with Chorizo and Carrots that uses just a bit of chorizo and a whisper of bacon to lend enormous flavor to the dish. The rest of the flavor comes from the vegetables and wine, which marry beautifully with the earthy flavors of the lentils.
Lentils with Chorizo and Carrots