July 13, 2007

$10 Dinners: Sausage Shells and BroccoliThis meal is intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four.

 

Sour Cream Chive BreadIn bread machine pan, place all ingredients in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available.

 

Sausage Cheese MuffinsIn a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, sage and sausage. Stir in the biscuit mix just until moistened. Fill greased miniature or regular muffin cups two-thirds full.

 

Two-Cheese LinguineCook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk.

 

Baked Cranberry RelishToss cranberries and sugar; place in a lightly greased 2 qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Stir in walnuts, marmalade and lemon juice. Refrigerate.

 

Classic Baked BeansIn a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5 qt. Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

 

Mushroom-Stuffed TenderloinIn a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, parsley and bacon.

 

Spinach QuicheTwo versions of Spinach Quiche.

 

Chocolate Pudding PizzaThis yummy dessert pizza is perfect for your next party or family game night.

 

Almond Poppy Seed BarsIn a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, milk, oil, extracts and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix just until combined. Spread into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.

 

Sophie (Snowshoe)Sophie is a 13 year old Snowshoe. Sophie was born on my front porch 13 years ago. Sophie's Mother was a feral cat and she adopted us.

 

My Own CookbookIf your kid loves to cook, he or she will have fun making this book. You can make one general cookbook or several smaller ones for specific recipes, such as beverages, desserts, snacks, etc.

 

Terrycloth Kitten Comfort PillowIf your kitten needs comfort when he/she is alone or anytime actually, try this: A terry cloth tea towel 1/2 to 2/3 full of regular uncooked rice. Sew the terry cloth into a closed bag, and warm in the micro wave for 3/4 minute.

 

Turn Gas Down Before Flipping FoodWhen BBQ-ing on a gas grill with a flame control dial, turn it to low before attempting to flip the food over. Minimizes flareups and thereby lessens the chance of someone being burnt.

 

Frugal Ideas For Women's SalonsI have a very simple hairstyle and try to avoid going to salons, which around here can cost from $40-$75 and up for a simple cut. When I can, I go to the Vidal Sassoon Academy, a beauty school, but I have also found a back to basics hairdresser in a country town which I visit regularly.

 

Saving Money on WeddingsYou don't have to spend a fortune to have a wonderful wedding. Here are tips from the ThriftyFun community for saving money on wedding costs. What advice can you add?

 

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Treats (Part 2 -...Vanilla Milk Shake (White Cow): 4 scoops vanilla ice cream, 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups milk. Put into a blender container and blend until smooth.

 

William at the Church NurseryMy grandson, William, in the church nursery. He is one year old and is such a sweet little boy!

 

"The Vial Of Life" For Emergency InformationMy husband attended a meeting last week where the speaker gave them a tip about information to have in case of an emergency at home. I had never heard this before but thought it is a great idea.

 

Tips For Feeding Birds And Other WildlifeI live in the suburbs with the birds and other wildlife. I feed the animals crushed corn, bird seeds, rabbit food, and give them fresh water daily. I cut the tops from under the handle off of gallon milk jugs and use the bottom half for water bowls and for bird baths.

 

Mini Rose BushI received this mini rose bush from my kids 11-12 years ago. It was in a pot for a while and then I planted it in the yard. It has grown and blooms beautifully in front of my day lilies every year.

 

Memory BasketWhether or not you are into scrapbooking, you should appreciate this tip. I use a fairly large (12 inch diameter), pretty basket, which sits in my kitchen. When I receive a letter from a friend, thank you, birthday, anniversary, invitation, etc., I drop it in the basket.

 

Making Christmas OrnamentsChristmas ornaments I am making for Christmas to put on the tree. Made with plastic canvas.

 

Caring For Lizards As PetsWhen keeping lizards, they need a lot of heat, light, and a lot of space. You should feed them every night: crickets, meal worms, woodies; blue tongues love snails.

 

My Little Pony Centerpieces?For a second birthday party in October, I need to make about 6 centerpieces, but I don't have any ideas.

 

How To Use A Featherbed?How do you use a featherbed? Do you use it over the mattress cover or put the cover over the feather bed?

 

Which Paint Company Makes The Color "Shearling"?Does anyone know the name of the paint company that produces a color called "shearling"? It is a pale greenish-yellow.

 

Ways To Eat Bagels?My daughter has just come back from a trip to New York and brought me back a bag of New York bagels. I put them in the freezer but I have no idea what to do with them. How do you eat them, toasted or no?

 

Yeast Rash In Skin Folds?I am looking for relief for a yeast/fungal rash under my breast and in the fold of my leg. Has anyone experienced this and what did you use to get rid of the rash?

 

Chili Sauce Recipe Request?Does anyone have a recipe for a quick chili sauce? Whenever I search the web, I get recipes for chili and other sauces but not chili sauce. I would appreciate it.

 

How To Make A Bleach Bottle Birdhouse?Does anyone know how to make a bleach bottle birdhouse with mortar and rocks on the outside?

 

Product Review: Patch Perfect?Patch Perfect: Has anyone used this "super" grass? Does it work in all weather? Claims it grows in heat/cold sun/shade. I live in the desert, half my yard in in the sun and have Bermuda grass that grows in the heat, however, it won't grow under my trees.

 

Cleaning Grape Vine Decorations?How do you clean grape vine decorations?

 

Housetraining an Older Dog?I have a 4 year old male toy fox terrier-chihuahua that apparently was never potty trained correctly. He has found a spot in my bedroom against the wall and onto the carpet to lift his leg. I have tried to watch him, also spanked him when I caught him at it.

 

Repairing A Resin Table?We have a resin hatch cover table that was made in 1982. This winter we had it in storage and evidently the freezing made several cracks in it. How do we repair it?

 

Ideas for 14th Birthday Parties?I am turning 14 on August 21st and I have "no clue" on what to do. I am inviting 7 girls so, including me that's 8 people. I don't want to spend over $200 because during this time I have to go school shopping and that's a lot of money.

 

Cheap Child Care?I am having a very hard time finding cheap child care. The day care people here ask way too much money and think we are being selfish by saying it's too much.

 

Discolored Hibiscus Leaves?My hibiscus leaves are getting dark blotch-like discolorations beginning on the undersides of the leaves, then turn yellow. What is this from, and how can I correct it?