Vanilla Bean Crinkles

Budget Friendly, Desserts, Holidays
August 15, 2009 Cake mixes make the best cookies!  These soft cookies have wonderful flavor of vanilla and chocolate.  Place left overs in air tight container.  The best thing about these cookies is that they are very easy to make and budget friendly. 1 Vanilla Cake Mix 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 2 Large eggs – slightly {More...}

Easy Chocolate Crinkles

Budget Friendly, Desserts, Holidays
August 10, 2009 These cookies will be a big hit with your family. Who doesn’t love chocolate?  What I like most about them is that they are made from simple ingredients that I usually have on hand. Try them and see how fast they disappear at your house! 1 box chocolate cake mix 1/3 cup canola oil 2 {More...}

Fried Green Tomatoes

Budget Friendly, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
July 12, 2009 4 medium green tomatoes 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper oil for frying Wash and slice tomatoes thin.  Place slices in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over them.  Mix flour, salt and pepper in on a plate.  Take tomatoes and dredge them in flour mixture and place {More...}

Made From Scratch Pancakes

Breads, Breakfast / Brunch, Budget Friendly
July 11, 2009 This basic pancake mixture has a wonderful taste.   Check this site for other “flavored” pancakes. 1 egg slightly beaten 2 Tablespoons butter -melted 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups self-rising flour 2 Tablespoons sugar Directions: Mix first 3 ingredients.  Add flour and sugar and stir until just moistened.   I use a 1/4 cup dry {More...}

Breakfast Hash

Budget Friendly, Main Dishes, Side Dishes
July 1, 2009 This recipe is simple and good.  The whole family will love it. 1/2 lb. mild sausage 4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1 large bell pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Cook sausage in skillet until no longer pink.  Drain off fat.  Add 2 Tablespoons oil to skillet (can us {More...}

Fried Squash

Budget Friendly, Side Dishes
June 30, 2009 Summer in the south means two things,  hot humid weather and fried squash.   This dish is simple to make and tastes great too. 1 cup milk 1 cup water 4 Yellow Squash 2 cups self-rising corn meal 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 medium onion-chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Mix milk and {More...}

Best Potato Salad

Budget Friendly, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
April 21, 2009 I usually make this recipe when we are cooking on the grill or as a covered dish to take to social events.  I had one lady tell me that she doesn’t eat potato salad but she really liked mine. 3 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes or 6 medium 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped red {More...}

Peanut Butter Cookies

Budget Friendly, Desserts
April 14, 2009 This recipe is fast and easy! Great tasting peanut butter cookies without all the fuss. These cookies have a great texture and are made with ingredients you probably have on hand.  Your family will love them too! 1 cup Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3 -5 Tablespoons self-rising flour {More...}

Marsha’s BBQ Sauce

Budget Friendly, Sauces & Gravy
April 10, 2009 This sauce is so versatile it tastes good on any kind of meat.  Makes a great BBQ sauce or Marinade. Grill it, bake it, even in slow-cooker recipes this one is a real winner. You can also make it in advance and store in the refrigerator to save time. Makes a great marinade too. 1 {More...}

Easy Fruit Cobbler

Budget Friendly, Desserts
April 4, 2009 This cobbler is great to pop in the oven when you have unexpected company.  It’s easy to assemble and tastes like you’ve cooked all day.  Just use your favorite fruit such as peaches, blueberries, pears, blackberries, raspberries, plums or even a frozen bag of mixed fruit.  Fast and fabulous! 1 cup Self rising flour 1 {More...}