Take a sneak peek into my What Can We Learn From The Great Depression? (October 2009) magazine today!

“Ever since I became a stay-at-home mom, I’ve been teaching myself the art of homemade cooking and learning how to budget and plan for meals instead of flying by the seat of my pants. Before this, I used to be the kind of lady that would run to the nearest drive-through when anyone talked about getting “frugal” with meal planning and cooking. My idea of the perfect frugal meal was the dollar menu at our local fast-food restaurant.

I have since learned how to cook from scratch, how to make a meal plan, how to shop using coupons, and how to prepare a beautiful, elegant meal for my family. I wish I had known then what I know now! I could have saved quite a bit of money on our grocery bill if I had just put a little extra effort into learning how to feed my family on a budget.”

This article, Pull Up a Chair, provides you with a week’s worth of menu plans! Below is what you will find just for Monday. . .

Chicken Fajitas

Rice

Chocolate Chip cookies

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Guest Blog by: Midge

In the past few weeks, I have been busy practicing decorating cakes. There are a few special birthdays coming up in our family and I am bound and determined to make a two-tiered cake complete with fondant. I know, I know . . . why do I always set the bar so high for myself?

And a big part of the answer to this question is: If I don’t challenge myself to learn and grow, who will make me do it? I could just buy a cake and put this on my wish list of “skills someday I would like to learn” but, nope! What is the famous movie line again? Oh yes, “Seize the Day”!! Why not make that cake day today? For the past year, I have used this blog as a way to conquer my kitchen concerns and try something new (okay, I try A LOT of new things!).

So, now we conquer cake decorating . . . ready?

I have now made 2 two tiered cakes in the past couple of weeks. The first I tried to make with white fondant and with a polka dot cake on the inside. You can find a tutorial to bake this kind of cake HERE.

While the polka dot cake did not turn out exactly as I expected, the fondant turned out to be SUPER fun. In fact, in the past I have had nothing but issues when trying to decorate birthday cakes with plain icing. But, fondant ends up covering a multitude of issues when it comes to cake shape and icing mishaps. According to every tutorial I read, the fondant is actually supposed to show all the dents and bumps under its “skin”. So, I may not be rolling it thin enough . . . and I think, I will just keep “not rolling” it thin enough ~ ha ha.

According to one of my friends, fondant is a “beast” to work with. And yes, it is. I started rolling a thick brick of fondant and ended up with two very tired arms and a mostly flat 1/8 – 1/4 inch thick piece. The white fondant was harder to roll than the brown color (maybe I used an older package?) but the brown shows inconsistencies in its smoothness easier. My favorite part of icing the fondant was when I made a mistake, I could easily wipe it off! Although you may be able to see that my mistake on the brown fondant still shows. Boo to the brown!

Oh and then I tried to make the cake GREEN on the inside! It didn’t work. You must need a boat load of green food dye to make a white cake show up purely green. I also cut up little mints and put them in the cake. My idea was that when you cut through the cake it would be green with brown dots (like mint ice cream!). It tasted like mint but all of the mints sunk down to the bottom of the baking pans before they were set. Bummer! My friend suggested melting the Andes Mints and adding it to your cake for the mint flavor. This sounds like a much better idea!

Can you see my bubble in the fondant? I cleverly covered it with icing…

I had a hard time putting the fondant over the cake without getting a crease in the back of the cake each time. I covered it up with some icing but would like to be able to figure this quandary out a bit more for the next cake making experience. Do you have any hints and tips for using fondant? What is your favorite “decorated dessert” to serve? I would love to see your pictures! Come join us for Photo Friday on MOLLY GREEN FACEBOOK and share a few of your favorite cake moments!

Guest post by: Midge

If I conquered a lobster and nearly locked down the Duck a l’Orange recipe, how hard can cooking tilapia really be? OIY! First of all, there is the name ~ Tilapia. I had to ask about three different people how to say the name of this fish before I thought I really had mastered pronouncing it. I almost named the blog, “that one fish whose name I couldn’t pronounce”.

Once I got the hang of saying the name, I started saying it over and over again to my husband. I am making “till-la-pea-ah”.  Do you want some “Tilapia”? Hey, Honey, we are having tilapia for dinner. After awhile, I think he started wishing I still couldn’t pronounce it (hee hee).

I scoured the Internet for recipe ideas. At the start of this tilapia (see I said it again) adventure, I was bound and determined to find a tortilla-encrusted tilapia recipe. But, alas, it was not to be. All of the recipes I found called for way too many ingredients I would have to purchase. Remember, one of my rules of thumb when cooking specialty cuisine is to limit the amount of my outside purchases. I can purchase the meat but need to find most of the other spices and ingredients in my cupboards.

The recipe I selected to try was Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia. I found it here: PARMESAN ENCRUSTED TILAPIA. It also called for homemade or store bought Alfredo sauce. I used this recipe: OLIVE GARDEN COPY CAT ALFREDO SAUCE. I have prepared this Alfredo sauce before and it is super yummy!

Disclaimer: Tilapia is not hard to bake. It is really delicious and I am not a big fan of fish . . . really, not a fan. One of the reasons I picked this meat to attempt for my carnivore blog is because when I walked by it in the store I said, “I could never made that.” Rats, I knew I was “in for it” the moment that phrase left my mouth.

Now, you have read my disclaimer, here is the short story of a meal gone wrong:

1. Whoever said pride goes before a fall was spot on! I got prideful in my cooking skills and did not check the recipe before buying my ingredients. I bought whipping cream instead of heavy cream for the Alfredo sauce. It was still edible but I think it changed the flavor a tad bit in a negative way. Bummer.
2. Last time I made the Alfredo sauce, I melted the cream cheese in the microwave and then added the creamy melted goodness into the sauce. This time I didn’t. You can see the pictures. Chunky cheese was still floating in it even after it had cooked thoroughly. Sigh…
3. The tilapia (I just love saying that word) recipe, which I selected, left me hanging when it came to sharing precise details about the “encrusted Parmesan” part. I also forgot to add the olive oil to the Parmesan/bread crumb mix. But, that part sort of confused me anyway.
4. Instead of the veggies which the recipe suggested, I made spaghetti squash to serve with the tilapia. I have made this veggie before (See SPAGHETTI SQUASH) but had never added Alfredo sauce to it before. Um, and now I never will again. Ever.
5. The actual tilapia fish was WONDERFUL. The “crusting” part was not so wonderful and the side dish was the  worst of all.

In retrospect, I still have tilapia left. I only spent $15 dollars on a bag of individually frozen fish. We used four fillets and that was about 1/3 of what the bag held. This meal is WAY more economical than my previously mentioned duck. In comparison to the lobster, you get more meat on your plate for the money you spent.

My mom used to make the most delicious crumby chicken. I think that crumb mixture added to the tilapia would make a much more scrumptious offering. It’s time to call my mom to get her part of this recipe idea!

Have you ever made tilapia? Do you like saying the name as well? Ha ha ha :) I am excited about the next meat in my carnivore blog series ~ lamb chops! Do you want to join me in this new cooking adventure! The next carnivore blog will be featured on the first Thursday of next month. So, leave me a comment and grill some lamp chops with me!! I would love to hear all about your cooking adventures!

If you have pets that regularly go outside, you won’t want to miss this handy recipe! Ordinary “ice melt” is dangerous to pets, not to mention it can be costly if you use it a lot. I ran across this recipe not that long ago and thought it was great! We don’t have a dog but I thought I might try this mixture as we have outside steps that become quite slippery and full of ice. I also read you might try this along a walkway, or even on a driveway. Use your imagination and be creative on where to place it!

The ingredients are simple, you most likely have them on-hand:

1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol

1 teaspoon Dawn dish soap

1/2 gallon warm water

~Simply mix these ingredients together and pour over the area you wish to reduce ice accumulation.

*Disclaimer* If you’re unsure how this mixture will affect your concrete/blacktop, please be sure to test a small amount in a discreet location. Try removing any built-up ice before pouring this solution down onto steps or walkway. If there is a thick, ice buildup you may be adding to the ice and not taking away. Use and apply at your own risk.

Have you tried this mixture, did you find it worked well for you? Where did you use it and what kind of weather/outside temperature did you have at the time?

Do your kids love fast food? Do you wish they would choose healthier options?

Healthy Food Choices Made Fun

As a family, you might try to spend time together in the kitchen. You could teach kids easy, new ways to eat some of their favorite foods or even let them help prepare nutritious meals and then celebrate with a family picnic. To help promote a more active lifestyle you might like to go for a walk or on a nature hike after the picnic, play soccer, or Frisbee. The key is to make it fun, from the beginning of food preparation, to eating the food and finally to fun, family time afterward.

Fast Food Recipe Options

Here are a few alternatives to some of the most loved fast food choices:

• Breakfast Tacos or Soft Tacos– Use a whole wheat tortilla and fill with a choice of fillings like scrambled egg whites, turkey sausage, turkey bacon, low fat mozzarella cheese, fresh vegetables, and salsa.
• Individual Pizza– Using a whole wheat tortilla as the pizza crust, top with pure (seasoned) tomato paste, low fat mozzarella cheese and any fresh vegetable desired.
• French Fries– Let the children help slice sweet potatoes. Toss the slices in a Ziploc bag with a little olive oil. Seal the bag and let the children shake it to coat the fries. Place the fries on a baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven, 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Mashed Potatoes– Try mashed cauliflower. Boil the cauliflower, drain the water, and mash and stir until it is the consistency of homemade mashed potatoes. Instead of butter, consider flavoring with low-fat or fat free sour cream, low-fat mozzarella cheese, and chives.

Make dietary changes slowly and expect to see gradual results. The kids may not like the changes at first, take one step at a time. Make each step fun and get the kids involved. The more they help prepare the foods, the more likely they are to eat and enjoy the new foods.

Fast Food at Home – Making it Fun

What are you doing in your home to help your kids make healthy food choices? Have you discovered a fun, new way to make their favorite fast foods? Please share with us!

For more Works For Me tips, visit We Are That Family.

If you get my Friday newsletter, you most likely read Midge’s question about frugal brunch ideas (if you don’t get my FREE newsletter be sure and subscribe via the sticky note in the upper right corner). Read below to find out my favorite recipe! Molly

Dear Midge,

My all time favorite company, brunch recipe is egg casserole. You can be creative with the ingredients and change it a little each time you prepare this recipe. You can choose one type of meat or combine different meats such as ham, bacon pieces or breakfast sausage. My favorite (frugal) choice is to use browned, bulk sausage and add it in with the eggs, cheese and diced pieces of bread. You can see an example recipe HERE. In the past I’ve also added in ingredients such as spinach, salsa or diced onions and garlic.

Another nice thing about this brunch recipe is that you prepare it the night before and it is ready to go first thing in the morning! All you have to do is pop it in the oven and wait for it to cook. This leaves you with more time to visit with your guests and enjoy your morning coffee (or diet soda!). It is a filling breakfast and I usually serve it with toast or English muffins. In the summer when fresh fruit is in season, I sometimes make up a simple fruit salad as well.

If you’re going to be hosting quite a few family members, you can always make up two different pans of egg casserole. This is a fun way to change up the ingredients and give your guests a choice on which one they would like to eat. I hope this helps you stretch your money a little further AND enjoy your guests. Happy eating!

Love ya, Molly

At the beginning of each new year there seems to be a lot of discussion about healthy eating, dieting, and exercise methods. We’re hearing the words “gluten-free” more and more these days. Do you know where gluten is found? Gluten is a protein composite in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. Gluten is what helps hold together bakery items such as breads, rolls, and buns. Many of the food items we consume every day may contain some form of wheat flour such as in: bread, crackers, cereal, and pizza. Many frozen, prepared, and processed foods contain flour binders. Do you read food labels or look for foods that are gluten free?

I’ve also been hearing things about the Paleo diet. Paleo is short for Paleolithic and is sometimes referred to as the “caveman, Stone Age, or hunter-gatherer diet.” This diet is known as a modern, nutritional plan based on the presumed ancient diet (of wild plants and animals that may have been consumed) during the Paleolithic era. Those that follow the “Paleo” diet seem to mainly eat fish, grass-fed meats, eggs, vegetables, fruit, various forms of plant roots, and nuts.

I’ve seen many testimonies that those who follow a gluten-free or Paleo diet feel better and have more energy. Have any of you experienced this?

All-in-all, keeping your ingredients simple is not only a healthier choice but more cost effective as well. As always, to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to buying weekly groceries try, to buy fresh produce in season and in bulk (if the unit price proves to be the best deal). It’s a good idea to stay along the perimeter walls of the grocery store. You’re most likely to find your food “staples” there such as produce, meat, dairy, and breads.

How do your feed your family healthy foods on a budget?

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to say “I love you!” There are simple, creative ways to show loved ones how much they are appreciated without spending a lot of money.

Do you know the history of Valentine’s Day?

There are many stories and legends surrounding the story behind Saint Valentine. Valentine was known to be a Catholic priest who was performing secret marriages without Emperor Claudius II’s approval.

When the emperor found out, he had Valentine put to death on February 14th 269 AD. The night before his death, Valentine sent a note to his loved one and signed it, “From Your Valentine.” Over 200 hundred years later, Pope Galasius instituted the celebration of Valentines Day in 496 AD to commemorate the day that St. Valentine was martyred.

Practical Ways to Say ” I Love You”

Give your loved one a special gift without spending a lot of money. Here are a few ideas:

• Buy a set of candles, bubble bath, or potpourri.
• Bring home dinner and a movie.
• Arrange for a babysitter,  for your children to go to Grandma’s house or somewhere else for the night.
• Forgo eating out: save money and cook dinner at home.
• Clean the kitchen after cooking dinner for your wife.
• Bring home your spouse’s favorite ice cream.
• Leave post it notes with words of love and affection in various spots throughout the house.

Red and Pink Construction Paper and Doilie Heart Valentines

Those who were born in the 1970s or before might remember creating simple Valentines from red and pink construction paper, paper heart doilies, and remnants of lace, foil, tissue paper, or whatever was on hand.

School children made Valentine boxes from recycled shoe boxes or a grocery paper sack. Wives wrote love notes to their husbands and stuck them on his pillow, the bathroom mirror, or in his lunch sack with his sandwich. Husbands may have arranged to take wives to a movie or out to dinner so she could have a night off from her domestic duties.

Why not get back to those days of yesteryear when things were more simple? Let’s be sure to remember that it is the thought that counts.

There are thousands of trinkets and cute little gifts that are available and can purchased from local retail chains. However, gifts from the heart may be more graciously received and treasured for years to come. Why not give a gift that comes straight from the heart?

Do you have a creative way to show loved ones you care? Do you like to prepare a special dish or dessert that says, “I Love you?”

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word Cajun as a noun meaning a person from any of the communities in southern Louisiana formed by descendants of French Canadians, speaking an archaic form of French. It can also be used as an adjective when describing the Cajun culture and food.

Cajun Cook’n

I love the sweet & spicy combinations that make up some of the best Cajun recipes like: Red Beans & Rice, Gumbo, and Jambalaya. In my opinion, these are some of the most economical and easy dishes to make. Even with the seafood recipes, so little seafood is used that it’s still an economical treat!

Louisiana Red Beans & Rice ($ .77  per serving)

Total Cost $7.73  Serves 10

Ingredients & cost:

• 1 pound dried kidney, pinto, or red beans $1.36
• 1 medium yellow onion $.83
• 3 stalks celery $.29
• 1 large green bell pepper $.68
• 1 pound smoked sausage $3.28
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil $.04 (optional)
• 4 cloves garlic $.09
• 2 whole bay leaves $.05
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme $.05
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano $.05
• 3 cups chicken broth (from 3 bouillon cubes) $.36
• 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning $.05
• 2 cups rice $.60

Directions:

1. The night before cooking, place your beans in a large bowl and cover with double the amount of water. Let soak at room temperature overnight. If you forget to do this (like I did), use the quick soak method (place the beans in a pot with double the amount of cold water. Bring the pot to a boil with a lid and let boil for 2 minutes. Remove the beans from the heat after two minutes and let sit, tightly covered, for one hour.)
2. Slice the sausage. You can slice into quarters lengthwise, then slice to yield small triangular bits, into half moons, or into medallions. Saute the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until they are cooked through and nicely browned. Remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon (leave the grease) and refrigerate until later.
3. Clean and dice the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Add these to the large pot containing the sausage grease and add  vegetable oil, if needed. Saute the vegetables until they are soft and transparent (about 10 minutes).
4. Drain the soaking water off of the beans, rinse them, and add  to the pot. Also add 7 cups of water, broth, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano. Stir it all together well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly (medium) and boil until the beans are soft (without a lid, about one hour). If the mixture gets dry, add more water (mine had plenty but keep an eye on it).
5. Once the beans are soft, use the back of a large spoon to smash about half of the beans against the side of the pot. This will give the beans a nice thick “creamy” texture. Add the sausage back into the pot and continue to boil the mixture until it is to your desired thickness (without a lid, mine took one more hour). Add Tony Chachere’s or other Cajun Seasoning to your liking. The seasoning contains salt so you will probably not need to add that separately.
6. During the last hour of cooking, prepare the rice. In another large pot, combine two cups of dry rice with 3.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil with a lid then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until all of the water has absorbed (about 30 minutes).
7. Serve the beans in a bowl (about 1 cup of beans & sausage) with a pile of rice on top (.5-.75 cups of rice). Top the bowl with some freshly sliced green onions.

Sausage Gumbo ($1.29 cost per serving)

Total Cost $10.31   Serves 8

Ingredients & Cost:

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lb smoked sausage $3.28
• 1/4 cup flour $.04
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed $.05
• 1 medium onion, minced $.83
• 3 stalks celery, minced $.29
• 1 cup green pepper, minced $.68
• 3 cans stewed tomatoes/corn/okra mixture ($1 each at Dollar General) $3.00
• 2 cups chicken broth (made with 2 bouillon cubes) $.24
• 2 teaspoons salt  $.08
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper $.01
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper  $.01
• 6 cups rice $1.80

Directions:

1. Place sausage and water in large skillet or Dutch Oven. Cover, simmer 5 min. Drain off water. Continue to cook sausage about 10 min, turning to brown. Remove sausage to absorbent paper, cool, and slice. Pour off sausage fat and return 3 tablespoons to skillet. Stir in flour, and cook until deep brown.
2. Add in garlic, onions, celery, and green peppers. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Add in stewed tomatoes/corn/okra, broth, seasonings, and reserved sausage.
4. Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 min. Serve over beds of fluffy rice (prepared as stated above).

Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya ($.91 cost per serving)

Total Cost $7.24   Serves 8

Ingredients & Cost

• 1 pound chicken leg quarters $.39 (I buy 15 pound bags for $5.85)
• 1 pound smoked sausage $3.28
• 4 cloves garlic $.09
• 12 oz frozen package diced onions, celery, and peppers $1.29
• 2 cups rice $.60
• 1 teaspoon red pepper $.01
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste $.19
• 3-1/2 cups water
• 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes $1.26
• 2 whole bay leaves $.05
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme $.05
• salt & pepper to taste $.05

Directions:

1. Boil chicken, skin, de-bone, and shred. Set aside.
2. Slice sausage and cook in a large pot over medium heat until thoroughly cooked (about 5 minutes). Don’t worry if the drippings begin to stick and coat the bottom of the pan, it will be de-glazed later. Remove the cooked meat (leaving the fat/drippings in the pan) and set aside for later.
3. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot with the meat drippings and cook until soft (about 3-5 minutes). The moisture from the vegetables should loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pan from the meat
4. Once the vegetables have softened, add the dry rice, cayenne pepper, and tomato paste. Stir together and cook for approximately 1 minute more. This will allow the tomato paste to caramelize and the rice to toast just slightly.
5. Stir in water, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme,salt, and pepper. Add sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Allow the pot to simmer on low until all of the moisture has been absorbed by the rice (about 30 minutes).

What’s your favorite Cajun recipe?

I love Chinese food! Next to Italian food, it’s my favorite food to enjoy.

Next Sunday, February 10th, is the Chinese New Year. Let’s join in the celebration this year. We’ll learn a little bit about the history behind it, customs, and share a few delicious recipes in the process.

Just FYI, did you know that Christianity is the fastest growing religion in China right now? That’s definitely worth celebrating!

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the most important of all the traditional Chinese holidays. People in China and Taiwan may also refer to it as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.

Chinese months are calculated around a lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue until the fifteenth day, when the moon is brightest. In China, New Year preparations are similar to Christmas in America. Many people may take vacation from work or school to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.

The Chinese buy presents, decorate with red paper decorations, and cook large feast for the event. It is also the tradition that every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes to make way for good incoming luck.

On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Foods will include pork, duck, chicken, and sticky rice cakes. The family will end the night with fireworks.

Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year. Parents and family members give the children money wrapped in red paper envelopes. (As a side note, Chinese families also give money wrapped in red paper to a bride and groom at a Chinese wedding and at the birth a baby)

Chinese New Year Foods

Certain foods hold symbolism to Chinese people.”Lucky” foods are served throughout the two week Chinese New Year celebration. A whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness. Long noodles represent long life. It’s actually considered bad luck to cut the noodles.

Spring Rolls and clams symbolize wealth. Spring Rolls are shaped to look like gold bars. Lettuce wraps are served to remind the people of the hope of rising fortunes. Oranges, tangerines, and pomelos are passed out freely as symbols of luck, wealth, and abundance.

These symbols of abundance,wealth, prosperity, and family unity are very important to the Chinese. One of those symbols, fish, plays a large role in the festivities. The Chinese word for fish is “yu,” and it sounds like the Chinese words for wish or abundance. So, it is not uncommon to see a whole fish being served at the end of the evening meal. A whole fish, with head and tail still attached, symbolizes a good beginning to a new year and the ending of the old.

Finally, sweet sticky rice cakes are served for dessert to symbolize a rich sweet life. The layers on the rice cake also symbolize rising abundance in the new year, and the round shape of the rice cake symbolizes family togetherness.

Chinese New Year Menu

Here’s an easy way to enjoy Chinese New Year without speading hours in the kitchen. Pick up some of the Chinese food dishes from the local grocer/deli or local Chinese restaurant and combine with a few home cooked dishes and desserts

• Roasted Chicken (buy a roasted chicken from the local grocer or deli)
• Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, lo mein long noodles, and sweet & sour sauce can all be bought from a local Chinese restaurant.
• Lettuce wraps are easy to make.
• Steamed fish and clams can be bought from the grocery seafood department (some stores will steam these for free).
• Set a fruit bowl out loaded with tangerines, oranges, and grapefruits (similar to pomelos)
• Rice Cake or New Year’s Cake is not so easy to make. Consider picking it up at a Chinese bakery, or make a family favorite instead. Chinese desserts are not as sweet as traditional American desserts.

More Recipes and Ideas

Throughout this next week, on our Facebook page, I’ll be sharing with you all kinds of wonderful Chinese Food recipes and decorating ideas. Come join in the conversation and the fun. Also check out my Molly Pinterest Boards. I have one dedicated to Chinese Recipes!

How Will You celebrate Chinese New Year?

Will you be joining in the fun this week? Will you make a few Chinese Food recipes? Will you decorate or play games? Share with us how you will make this fun at your house. My family really enjoys Chinese Food, but at the average price of $10 a plate in a restaurant, we’ve learned to cook many of our favorite dishes at home. Have you done the same?