Bubble Pizza

Let’s talk about simple and frugal and not to mention yummy! Bubble Pizza Recipe

I know it has been a while, since we have last posted anything. Life has gotten really busy. I have a problem with overloading my schedule at times.

Anyway, speaking of busy; I wanted to share an easy and quick recipe that is perfect for those busy families and the best part, it’s frugal too!

Bubble Pizza has become a favorite of all four of my kids. You can change it up in so many ways, that you are sure to find one that you will love too!

What you Need:

2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

1 jar of spaghetti sauce.

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese

Toppings of your choice (I used Canadian bacon & pineapple)

Salt & Pepper to taste

1st: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
      Use a kitchen scissors to cut each biscuit into quarters; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

2nd: Pour sauce over quartered biscuits & top sauce with Italian seasoning.

3rd: Add the cheese and toppings of your choice.

Last: Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until the sides are golden brown.

Now that is Simple, Frugal, and Great for your busy schedule!

I have also used a buffalo sauce instead of spaghetti sauce & topped with cooked chopped chicken breast.

Another great idea is to use barbeque sauce and top with chicken and sliced onions.

You cannot mess this up~ be creative!

Kettle Corn Recipe (Stove-top)

Let's Talk about a SAVVY Snack! Kettle Corn!

I was so excited to get a Whirley Pop for Christmas! I was even more excited to learn that you can make Kettle Corn with it too!
I spent lots of time looking through different recipes & decided to try & healthy them up a bit.
Here is what I came up with, & I hope you LOVE this recipe as much as my family does!

What you will NEED: Whirley popcorn pan (or a similar one), 1/3 cup popcorn, 1/4 cup oil (I use olive oil), 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 drop of vanilla or caramel extract, sea salt to taste.

1st: Put popcorn, sugar, oil & drop of vanilla or caramel extract into popcorn pan.

2nd: Turn on heat to medium high & start turning the handle constantly until you hear no more popping & remove from heat immediately.

3rd: Pour popped corn onto a cookie sheet and salt while hot. Let cool and EAT!

This is a frugal snack that tastes wonderful. Stop buying it at fairs or events, when you can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost! Believe me; it tastes just as good, if not better!

Southwest Black bean & Corn Salad

It's the beginning of a New Year, so let's talk HEALTHY! I made chicken tacos last week for my family & was about to open a jar of salsa & decided quickly, that I was in the mood for fresh & healthy.
I was looking for recipes & came across a few similar to the one I am about to show you. The problem was, I did not have all of the ingredients, so I just used what I had, & created a new family favorite!

Here is what you Need:

• 1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 9 oz frozen corn, thawed
• 5 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium hass avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• Sea salt to taste

First: Drain & rinse black beans.

Second: Add tomatoes to a large bowl. Then, add chopped green onion, & *cilantro.

 Third: Add black beans, thawed corn, & diced avacodo to bowl & stir.

Almost finished: Squeeze lime juice, olive oil, & add sea salt. Stir & cool for 30 minutes before eating.

*Using a kitchen shears to cut cilantro works wonderfully!

Also, I realize some recipes will tell you to add the avocado right before you serve. I did not do that, and it still tasted & looked great! (Even the next day).

Chocolate peanut clusters recipe

Peanut clusters seem to be a popular item here in the Midwest around the holidays, I got this recipe from a gal at my moms group and had to make them myself!

If you like a little salt with your sweet, this recipe is for you! I love to whip these up for gifts. They are so simple to make and  yummy to eat too!

What you Need: 1 bag of semi-chocolate chips, 1 bag of butterscotch chips, 1 container of party peanuts (16oz).

1st: Melt chocolate & butterscotch chips together in a pan on low. (Do not get impatient, keep temp. on low) Stir constantly.

2nd: Once chips are melted & are smooth, add whole container of peanuts and stir.

3rd: Use a spoon or a cookie dough scoop and place clusters onto wax paper and let set for 20 minutes! Simple!

Simple Lasagna Recipe

I almost always make lasagna when it is my turn to bring a meal to someone as a ministry or a housewarming meal. You can freeze it, reheat it, and it taste just as good as the next day. I often times have someone ask me for my recipe, and honestly its almost too simple that I feel guilty giving the recipe out! So let’s get started!

Here is what you Need: 1 jar (32oz) of you favorite spaghetti sauce, 1/2 lb Italian ground sausage, 1/2 lb ground beef, oven ready lasagna noodles, *3 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of ricotta cheese or cottage cheese, 1-2 eggs, 1tsp Italian seasoning, salt & pepper to taste.

*1 cup shredded and the rest~ just slice.

1st: In a large skillet over medium heat brown the Italian sausage & ground beef. Drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

2nd: In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese or cottage cheese,1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.

        

     

3rd: To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, & 1/4 cup sauce, & then *all of the cheese mixture.

*I only use cheese mixture in one layer~ it's easier & it all tastes the same!

             

4th: Now add 4 more noodles on top of cheese mixture. Then add about 3/4 cup of meat sauce. Top with sliced mozerella. Repeat noodles, reamaining meat sauce & sliced mozerella one more time. On the last layer add some italian seasoning & salt & pepper if you would like.

 

 Finally: Cover Lasagna with aluminum foil and place in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 min and remove foil and continue to bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until done. Remove from oven & let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing into.

This recipe is one of those you can change it up and you will not mess it up. If you want to change the flavors of your cheeses, add a different kind. I often mix in Parmesan cheese. I often double this recipe & freeze the second pan. You can also add more sauce, more meat & more cheese. Just try it & make it your own! I hope you love it as much as we do.

Christmas Quiche Recipe

Here is a yummy, veggie packed quiche that is great for the Christmas season. This recipe is fun because you can switch it up a bit to your own personal liking. You could change the meat, or flavor of cheeses & you can try different veggies too. My husband loves quiches & I love the Christmas season. So, I put our two loves together and created a beautiful & yummy quiche! (Yes, that sounds a little cheesy).

What you Need: 2 -9-in. pie plates,  2 unbaked, refrigerated pie crusts, 2 cups of cubed ham,  1 medium onion (chopped),  3 cups Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded,  7 eggs,  2 1/4  cups milk, salt & pepper to taste, 2 Roma tomatoes sliced, 1 small green pepper, thinly sliced, 1 small bag of cooked broccoli & cauliflower.

1st: Line two 9-in. pie plates with unbaked pie crusts; flute edges. Set aside.

2nd: Spoon cubed ham and onion into pie crusts. Sprinkle with cheese. (Save some cheese for the end).

3rd: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, broccoli & cauliflower & pepper; pour over cheese mixture. Top with sliced tomatoes and green peppers & sprinkle with remaining cheese.

 

 

Finally: Bake at 400°F for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.

I hope you love this Christmas Quiche as much as I do!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Legs

My teenage son absolutely loves hot wings. But, wings have hardly any meat on them. So, to feed my family of 6, it would get pretty pricy to make just "wings". Anyway, as I was browsing our local grocery store one morning, I noticed they had chicken legs on sale...it all happened from there. Wallah...Buffalo Chicken Legs it is!

In my past experiences, with making hot wings, I experimented with a few sauce recipes and came up with one, that we all seem to love. So make tonight, a hot wings night...oops, I mean, a hot chicken legs night and enjoy!

What you need: Chicken legs, soy sauce, vinegar, *Franks Red Hot sauce.

1st: Lightly spray (non-stick cooking spray) foil covered cookie sheet (with edges). Rinse off chicken legs and pat dry & place chicken onto cookie sheet.

Set aside a few seconds and let’s make the sauce!



2nd: In a bowl, whisk together 1 bottle of Franks Red Hot sauce, a dash or two of vinegar & soy sauce. Super easy right? (Yes really only a dash or two)

Almost done:  Brush sauce onto chicken legs. Place in preheated oven at 400 degrees and cook for 20 minutes & turn. Brush sauce on other side. Continue to cook for 20 minutes.

Now to finish this masterpiece: Broil for 5 to 10 minutes until browned & a little crispy & there you have created a wonderful & easy supper that your kids are sure to love and you will too!

*(I also used a mild strength sauce). Franks brand makes all different kinds.