Pasta-Roni used to be my guilty pleasure, but since I started making this copycat Pasta-Roni recipe, I've discovered how much better it is from scratch! The best part is, this Parmesan Pasta doesn't take any longer to cook than making it from a boxed … [Read more...]
Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops (Just Three Ingredients!) with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops couldn't be easier. That's what so great about recipes like this: You just a few ingredients in the crock pot and about 4-6 hours later you have a mouth-watering meal. Serve with Parmesan Garlic Mashed … [Read more...]
Parmesan Crusted Swai: Quick, Easy and Frugal
Have you ever heard of Swai? I recently heard this whitefish about from my parents, who had purchased it in Florida. Recently, I saw it my Target store and prepared it at home. It's a very mild white fish comparable to tilapia. In fact, I normally … [Read more...]
Ten-Minute Parmesan Couscous
I have already posted one simple recipe for Parmesan Couscous, but this one is even easier. I made it with Israeli (large-pearl) couscous. My kids LOVE it. Next time, I'm going to double the recipe because everyone wanted more. 1 C. … [Read more...]
Barley Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Sage
Have you ever cooked with barley? As I mention in my book, Instant Bargains, 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, barley is a frugal whole-grain that can be a good substitute for rice or pasta. Look for it in the … [Read more...]
Easy Parmesan Couscous: Quick and Frugal Recipe the Whole Family Will Love
Easy Parmesan Couscous - Quick and Frugal! If you're getting tire of pasta and rice, why not give couscous a try? It's easy to make, quick, and relatively frugal - especially if you buy your couscous in bulk and avoid the boxed mixes. My kids love … [Read more...]