Passionate Penny Pincher Recipes 12/8
December 8, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent over her recipes for the week. If you are looking for an easy ham recipe for your Publix ham you’ll want to check out her ideas. I am all about the taco soup recipe. I can always go for recipes where you raid your pantry and toss everything together.
Free eCookbook From Frito-Lay (including one of my original recipes!)
December 6, 2011
You guys know I love FREE eCookbooks right? Well, I love them even more when they contain an original recipe by yours truly –tee hee!
You’re definitely going to want to take a peek at the eCookbook: Tastes from Home by Frito-Lay Fans and be sure and try my recipe for Spicy Shrimp and Grits Bites. I had the best time coming up with a recipe. I actually made this one for my family at a dinner a few months ago and it was a hit!
There are a ton of great recipes…so you might want to browse through and see if any of the others float your boat!
My recipe was provided to the folks at Frito-Lay as part of a Frito-Lay recipes contest.
“Snack”urday – Hot Cocoa Cookies
December 3, 2011
Amanda over at A Few Short Cuts has a treat that is sure to warm you up – Hot Cocoa Cookies.
Just the thought of those with warm gooey marshmallows sound perfect for a chilly night (or midday or even morning) snack–tee hee. I mean, isn’t chocolate really good at any time of the day? 
Head over and visit Amanda to check it out.
A Few Ideas On Sliders & A Festive Treat
December 1, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent over her ideas for the week. This week she tells us how to put together some sliders and make some festive treats. Check it out:
Hot Ham & Swiss Sliders
Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes
Free Slow Cooker eCookbook From Family Circle
November 29, 2011
Happy found a FREE eCookbook for us! Check out the 15 Slow Cooker Favorites from Family Circle. There are several that sound fantastic to me. I want to try the Italian Wedding Soup and the Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Chili –both of these sound so good!
Lots of good hearty recipes that you can do in your crock pot (or as I have accidentally said before – my crack pot–tee hee!!)
Great find Happy!
Thanksgiving Treats To Make With The Kids
November 23, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent over some super cute Thanksgiving desserts that are sure to make everyone smile. How cute is that Oreo turkey?
Check out all of her Thanksgiving Food Fun for the week.
Great Recipes Including Slow Cooked Mashed Potatoes
November 17, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent over her recipes for the week. I am loving the idea of slow cooked mashed potatoes. I have never thought about popping them in a slow cooker to keep them warm! The potatoes are always a pain as they have to been done last minute…no one wants to eat cold mashed potatoes!
I think I am gong to need multiple crock-pots to use at holidays!
Grilled Turkey & Provolone Sandwiches with Mango Chutney Sauce
Turkey (or Chicken…) & Noodles
Slow Cooked Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooked Bacon Ranch Chicken & Biscuits
November 10, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent over her recipes for this week.
Check out that biscuit…the secret ingredient is 7-UP! How cool is that?
My little one decided to give me his cold. Right about now I could use a little comfort food. A big ol’ warm biscuit sure would do the trick. The question is, who is coming over to make me a big batch?–tee hee!
Here are her recipes:
Laurie’s Weekly Recipes 11/3
November 3, 2011
Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher sent me her recipe that she posted this week. I had to giggle as this is at least the 5th time this week I have had someone talk about Crockpot Chicken & Dumpling! You might remember that they are even on my menu plan for the week as well!
It must be the time of the year when everyone is looking for quick and easy meals that are hearty and delicious! Alright, let’s hear it…how many of you guys are planning on whipping up a batch too?
Tri-Bean Soup Recipe & Giveaway From Coupon Chaos Mama
October 28, 2011
My buddy Kira over at Coupon Chaos Mama had a chance to try out some Hurst Family Harvest Beans and like everyone else…her family loved them.
Head over and check out the Tri-bean Soup recipe that she posted. I actually modified our menu and we are having the Tri-bean soup for dinner tonight. Jake has his Fall Festival tonight so I threw mine in the crockpot so we can eat right when my husband gets home then head over to the school to have some fun!
Check out Kira’s post to see how easy this one is. It is a great frugal option that your entire family will love. Kira is also offering up a Publix gift card to one winner –be sure and check it out!
