Posted in Side Dish

Side Dish ‘n’ Saturdays: Herb Roasted Vegetables

Posted on by Northerly Nosh

Herb Roasted Vegetables

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Serves 4

1 package (24 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Prep Day: Combine the spices and herbs ingredients in a snacks size bag and put in pantry.

Serve Day: Place vegetables in a single layer in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle oil over vegetables, toss to coat with herbs and spices. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-23 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Posted in - Poultry, Budget Friendly

Frugal Fridays: Chicken Fajitas

Posted on by Northerly Nosh

Chicken Fajitas

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6 servings

2 peppers (your favorite), seeded and cut into strips – $2.78
1 onion, cut into strips – $.89
1 1/2 pound chicken breast – $7.79
1/2 cup chicken broth – $.56
taco seasoning packet – $.99
1 tsp. chili powder – $.04
1/2 tsp. paprika – $.02
1 tsp. salt – $.01
Tortillas – $2.29

You may also need…cheese, sour cream, etc. – additional cost of course

Total Cost – $15.37
Per Serving Cost – $2.56

Prep Day: Put all the ingredients in a large freezer bag. (Make sure you label the bag with instructions.)

Serve Day: When it’s time to cook it, dump it all in your slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.

When it’s cooked, shred the meat and add it back to the pepper mixture and serve on warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Posted in - Meal Swap Menus

Meal Swap: Wednesday Menu for June 2013

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June 2013 Menu

Your Choice:

Kirsten – Pecan Crusted Pork with Orange Maple Glaze

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Lisa – out

North American/European:

Nicole – Crock Pot Beef

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Ashley – Italian Beef Kabobs

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Italian/Mediterranean:

Kristine – Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

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Kellie – Chicken Pesto Grill Packets

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Asian/Indian:

Erin – out
Emily – out

Southwestern/Latin American:

Heather – Steak & Potato Kabobs

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BBQ/Grilling:

Bridget – Pineapple Ginger Flank Steak

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Andi – out

Next Swap: Wednesday 6/12/13 @ 8:30pm will be at Kirsten’s. If you need her address contact Vanessa.

Please do not forgot to submit your finished recipe to the blog on the Monday before swap.

For those not participating in June’s swap make Kirsten gets your July recipe ideas for the menu vote. Thanks for your cooperation!

July 2013 Menu Assignments:

Your Choice – Bridget and Andi
North American/European – Kirsten and Lisa
Italian/Mediterranean – Nicole and Ashley
Asian/Indian – Kristine and Kellie
Southwestern/Latin American – Erin (out) and Emily
BBQ’ing/Grilling – Heather S.