Sumac Red Onion & Cucumber Relish

18 Comments September 8, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Sumac Red Onion & Cucumber Relish is the final condiment that I made to go with the fabulous Home Style Chicken Shawarma I made earlier in the week. And that was fabulous and can be made on the grill or on a sheet pan. Gotta love that! (I’m a little relieved that this is the final post because I have a cake coming up – and what a cake! Now that’s a shameless teaser, isn’t it?)

Sumac Red Onion & Cucumber Relish

A lot of that recipe and the condiments to go with it, the Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce, the Zhoug and this recipe for the Sumac Red Onion & Cucumber Relish came from Chef Ottolenghi, the famed London Chef who’s known for kind if mixing things up and breaking a few rules to delicious effect.

Sun Dried-Tomato Vinaigrette

25 Comments September 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m a huge fan of Sun-Dried Tomatoes like these Oven Dried Tomatoes (or Un Sun Tomatoes I hear them called sometimes!) And I’m a fan of Slow Roasted Tomatoes, too. Both have such an intensity and are so easy. But taking those intense tomatoes and make a dressing/vinaigrette like this Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is a way to get incredible flavor with very little effort!

Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

16 Comments August 29, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I grew up on Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad and if you’re from the Midwest, I bet you did, too! There’s just nothing like fresh garden beans soaking up all the sweet, tangy marinade!

Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

It’s a perfect summer salad for a potluck or to have on hand to fill out dinners or lunches. On a hot day, Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad is so cool and refreshing!

Greek Brown Rice Salad

20 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

17 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

Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

26 Comments July 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I can hardly wait for the summer tomatoes to make big, gorgeous salads. And this one qualifies. It’s a straight up play on the classic BLT…behold the Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad.

Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

White Balsamic Strawberry Pavlova

20 Comments July 8, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If there is ever a show stopper of a dessert that’s really just a big, easy “cheat” it’s got to be Pavlova. And this White Balsamic Strawberry Pavlova is a perfect ending for a summer party.

White Balsamic Strawberry Pavlova

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

Classic Marinated Carrots

12 Comments June 24, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I wasn’t sure whether to call these Old Fashioned Marinated Carrots or Classic Marinated Carrots, but either way they’re delicious, especially in the Summer. They’re cool and refreshing. The Marinade is almost like a tangy Catalina (or “French” dressing, if you’re as old as I am) and they’re the perfect thing for a summer picnic or potluck.

Classic Marinated Carrots

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

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

20 Comments April 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have a thing for Cabbage Rolls and try to make a pan of them every year. This year, though, I decided to “roll” all those flavors into Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup, instead. No worries if you don’t have an Instant Pot because the stove-top instructions are here, too.

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickled Beets

12 Comments April 11, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

My Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickled Beets are a simple, classic pickled beet that makes just enough to fill a jar. Because Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickled Beets are so easy, you can just knock them out when you have a few minutes.

Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickled Beets

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

6 Comments April 10, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m still working on a few leftovers from Easter, how about you? One thing I love to do is make soup with my ham. This year I made a Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham, so I knew that Cajun Ham & Rice Soup would bring those flavors home.

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Smoked Paprika

37 Comments March 27, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If you follow me (and if you don’t, please do!) you know I posted about my Dozen Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot the other day. So now I’m making lots & lots of egg stuff. I love my Egg Salad and my Classic Deviled Eggs but needed a changeup, so I hatched up (ahem!) the idea for these Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Smoked Paprika.

Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Smoked Paprika

Quick Carrot & Cabbage Slaw

24 Comments March 7, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Sometimes you just need a little something to fill out a meal or a lunch, and this Carrot & Cabbage Slaw will hit the spot every time. Super easy and fast to make, this is a great little back pocket recipe to know.

Carrot & Cabbage Slaw

Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

25 Comments March 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When was the last time you had Black-Eyed Peas? And how about the last time you had Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad? If you only think about Black-Eyed Peas on New Years (they’re lucky) or as the strange little bean in Cowboy Caviar, think again.

Black Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

Simple Pickled Daikon Radish & Carrots

39 Comments February 23, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When I made my Steak Ramen Bowls with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce, I wanted to toss some Pickled Carrot & Daikon in them. Depending on where you live, they can be hard to find, so I made mine.

Simple Pickled Carrots & Daikon

Smoked Sausage and Cabbage Soup Instant Pot or Stove-Top

32 Comments February 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If you grew up in the Midwest or any area with German (or Eastern European) roots, you might have grown up with this hearty & healthy soup. And you already know that Smoked Sausage and Cabbage Soup is absolute comfort food. A bowl of this will warm you up from the inside out even on the coldest days.

Smoked Sausage & Cabbage Soup

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

Home-made Enchilada Sauce, quick & from the pantry. Chili powder, tomato sauce

Enchilada Sauce (from the pantry)

28 Comments January 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

There’s nothing like a little Mexican food when you’re just absolutely over Christmas & Christmas leftovers & New Years and New Years leftovers. And then there were the leftovers from the leftovers. So change it up and make enchiladas!

Home-made Enchilada Sauce, quick & from the pantry.

Skinny Caramelized Onion Dip

31 Comments December 9, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Caramelized Onions are my JAM! Well, not literally, but there’s an idea, for a recipe, huh? But today, I used them in a healthier Skinny Caramelized Onion Dip. Perfect to take to a party or serve at home.

Skinny Caramelized Onion Dip

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

17 Comments November 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I always make my salad dressings. Oh, I may have an “emergency” bottle in the fridge but I just pretty much ignore it.

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Greek Panzanella

17 Comments September 23, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

It’s been about a year since I last posted a recipe for a Panzanella – that would have been during our last glut of tomatoes. This year I wanted to change things up a bit and go Greek style.

Greek Panzanella with Seasoned Oven Roasted Pita Triangles

Easy Rustic Tomato & Caramelized Onion Galette

54 Comments September 21, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

We’re finally getting some cool days and that means the tomatoes in our little garden will be slowing down. I snuck a few to make this very easy Rustic Tomato & Cararmelized Onion Galette.

Easy, Rustic Tomato & Caramelized Onion Galette

Grilled Thai Beef Rolls Sweet Chili Sauce

Grilled Thai Beef Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

35 Comments August 29, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, so do you ever fall in love with a dish at first sight? I did, and these Thai Beef Rolls called to me from the moment I first saw them until I had them on my plate. Heck, there are a couple still in the fridge and they just won’t be quiet! Shush now, I already ate too many of you!!

Grilled Thai Beef Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables

26 Comments August 25, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Hot, sticky summer days are here – perfect days to think about NOT heating up the house and about eating light & healthy. And when light and healthy means cool and delicious, too, like this Pesto Pasta Salad, that’s a winner.

Pesto Pasta Salad is not your every day salad – perfect for a meal or a party

Summer Bean Salad Corn Green Beans Limas

Summer Bean Salad with Corn & Tomatoes

19 Comments August 12, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a perfect salad/side that just screams Summer! Maybe that’s why Chef Joe Kindred (Kindred’s Restaurant in Davidson, North Carolina – yep, the same restaurant responsible for Kindred’s Milk Bread) named the original recipe “Summer Bean Salad.”

Summer Bean Salad

Watermelon & Tomato Salad

22 Comments July 30, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So a few days ago I posted the most marvelous Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin. It was a huge hit at our house. What wasn’t a hit was the Watermelon and Tomato Salad. So I tinkered (and after the tinkering) loved it. And I made it again, today, just to be sure.

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

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