Hello all - hope this finds everyone good today. It is a wet and chilly morning here. Woke at 5AM to thunder. None of that right now, just steady rain. Temps are to drop a lot after today for a few days. Nothing crazy cold, but chilly for May.
Kind of glad for the rain - as I am sore and tired. Yesterday I worked outside most of the day - bending, stooping, sitting on the ground and getting back up (not easy!) - just working in general. Got a lot done, but I am due for a rest!
I have been outside already. Licorice came out to his covered spot to eat breakfast - then went right back in the greenhouse! He isn't a fool.
Needless to say, I won't have to water anything today or tomorrow!
Today I just want to share a few pics of some of the frugal and easy meals I have done over the past couple weeks. Using up leftovers in new ways, using the air fryer and just using up what I have. I have enjoyed each meal - they were all filling and tasty and cost very little. I know it may not be for everyone, but maybe it will give you some ideas.
Sometimes just saying what you have isn't all that appealing - some people need to see it.
Great way to use veggies that need used or leftover meats - you can do anything. Add a salad if desired.
I had a milkshake a little after eating!!
I hope this gives some ideas to some on ways to stay frugal in the kitchen and use those 'makeovers' in new ways. I feel I eat good, and I am always full. I try to sprinkle veggies, protein and a few carbs around. Remember protein doesn't HAVE to be meat.
I truly enjoy being creative with the things I have right here in my pantry and my freezer. It is fun and always a challenge for me. I love it!
Have fun with your food and get creative!!!
Do you have any fun and frugal meals you have made in your kitchen lately? Let's hear them!
Have a super day.
Thanks for the pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like you eat well.
It does take a little bit of creativity. I learned that by doing. At first I did use a lot of recipes because I needed to learn how to cook. But I eventually got to where I can open the fridge and think what can I do with this? I've made some mistakes but mostly nowadays I come up with something tasty and filling. I buy mostly lost leaders/ good sales/clearance items so creatively helps.
Sure enough.
DeleteI am the open the fridge kind of person! I eat whatever floats my boat on any certain day! I love food, but I also like variety.
Amazing meals! Unfortunately, i don’t like to cook, but I do like to eat.😉 I’m not creative in the least, and also have a lot of restrictions. Ugh! I do manage to eat healthy, but boring, but I am thankful for all my meals. Have a nice day. PS Thank you for the pictures of your lovely porch. Would love to see your veggie garden. Have a nice day. Linda T
ReplyDeleteI like to cook and eat! None of the meals above are hard at all - as a matter of fact, they are super easy.
DeleteThank you so much, as the garden gets going I will share pictures! I wish I could have you all come and sit for a while.
Fabulous meals! All very healthy meals, all pretty on the plate. Not only do we eat with our mouth, we eat with our eyes too. We make our pizzas with tortillas and love that thin crust. Turnips are on our menu as we have lots of them. That is a versatile veg, as we do not eat potatoes because of the starch. Green beans are up. The Farmer planted some of the really long ones and one I think is called a snake bean. Tomatoes are blooming. With this rain, everything, including weeds, will pop up.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day of rest.
Yes indeed, we do eat with our eyes as well. I really like the tortilla pizzas.
DeleteI like raw turnips - sliced raw and salted!
You are very ahead on your garden. Nice to hear it is all doing well. This rain will be great, as long as no gully washers or hail!!!
I always love to see your meal combinations, it does give me ideas. My son was here for a week on vacation. I forgot how much he can eat, ha ha. We had a good time I cooked some favorite meals for him and we did eat out some. I sent leftovers home with him, (chicken and rice casserole). We had a good visit and we took a drive to see Mt. Shasta, always impressive. It's Tuesday and we are getting back to normal.
ReplyDeleteGlad it gives people ideas. I will eat most any combo - not everyone will!
DeleteI am so glad your son got to stay for a week. Sounds like you had a nice time. Mt. Shasta is awesome - would love to see in person. Now you need rest from your adventures!!!!
I want to add for all the folks who don't "like" to cook. Me either!
ReplyDeleteBut I learned because I had a family to feed. Eventually I got where I am now as I posted above. Honesty, if I didn't have to now I wouldn't. But I'm not going to eat out or buy prepped food sooo I cook. And I do a lot of what Cheryl does. It's fast, cheaper and healthier. It often even tastes better than a restaurant! (When I did cook big meals regularly when I had kids here they preferred to stay home and have me cook rather than go out so I guess I mastered cooking.)
Cheryl probably has more variety than we do. My husband and I often eat the same thing for 2-3 meals.
It is tougher cooking being alone. I was always used to cooking for hubs and he loved to eat. Now I still eat good, but it is easy and quick stuff. I sure am not going out to eat all the time either.
DeleteIn the winter I eat a lot of the same things - chili, soups, casseroles, for days! I don't mind.
You need to open a healthy meal restaurant.
ReplyDeleteLOL - not sure they are super healthy, but they sure were tasty!
DeleteMy goodness, all of that looks so good and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I know we like a lot of the same things. Yours always sounds so good to me.
DeleteI like being able to create a meal, and it need not be what one would expect... it just has to cover the bases, be tasty, and filling.
ReplyDeleteA giant zucchini makes a lot of soup. I work on that for some days. :) I like eggs, salad, veggies. Many things go ok together but are not "the usual". Your meals pictures are good to see, make me think of other ways to present my food. :)
MaryB
That was my goal. I am not always conventional at all with meals. I eat what I like, however long it takes, and others may not think it would work for them. I eat to live - I don't live to eat. It is all good, whatever you decide to serve.
DeleteI grew up on leftovers and also on three ingredient meals. It was the best. Really gets that food eaten.
ReplyDelete3 ingredients makes since. Limits what you have and helps it all get eaten. Good idea.
DeleteYou definitely feed yourself very well. Lots of colour and variety!
ReplyDeleteIt's cold here and I'm craving carbs, pasta, bread, and potatoes are or have been on the menu. Hopefully we see some warmth soon, and I'll be back to enjoying salads (including pasta salad).
It is simple, but good. Color makes the plate and the meal just appetizing in my opinion. I sure hope you warm up soon. I love comfort food when it is chilly.
DeleteLovely meals. As Maebeme says lots of variety and great ways to use things up.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks. I try to use everything, and I am not afraid to experiment!
DeleteGreat ways to use what you've got. And don't you just love what you can do with an Air Fryer? I was a late adopter, but now can't imagine not having one.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I am trying to stay away from buying more - I have so much. I just started the air fryer in the past year or so, and sure do like it.
DeleteI think I need an air fryer after reading this post.
ReplyDeleteI bought mine for a cheap price at a yard sale - and figured if I didn't use, I could donate. It took off slowly - then I decided I really like it. Keeps the kitchen cool!
DeleteCheryl, these meals are amazing! Why doesn't my brain think like this? I have no idea, but I wish it did. I think the key is to have a nice variety in the fridge, freezer and pantry. That way you can get creative. You're always teaching us things :)
ReplyDeleteAh thanks. This is how I grew up - so I learned to experiment. It is all good, so why not put it together? I think it takes time to get in this mindset - you could do it too. Thanks for your kind words.
DeleteThat does give me some good ideas. I love how you can make eggs go with just about anything! We keep lots of those on hand.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I am glad you got some ideas.
DeleteEggs go with everything in my book. Breakfast, lunch or dinner!