Tater Tot Casserole is similar to Shepherd’s Pie, but with tater tots instead of mashed potatoes. The sauce also has a cream base instead of a tomato base. I like this version because it does not call for a can of “cream of” soup (which I rarely buy or have on hand).
Category: Economical Eats
Salsa Mac and Beef
Salsa Mac and Beef is an easy, quick weeknight dinner. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, in one pan, and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand. Wins all around!
Simple Kettle Corn
One of the things that I love about fall is going to fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and orchards/farms. Inevitably, there is a food stand or cart selling fresh kettle corn. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy… It is so hard to resist. So, we usually end up buying a bag and…
Sandhill Plum Jelly
Have you heard of a sandhill plum? These plums are small (about the size of cherries or large marbles), grow wild in some parts of the midwest, and are super sour. Just about the only thing I know to do with them is make jelly! It so happens that Sandhill Plum Jelly is…
Classic Egg Salad
Egg Salad sandwiches don’t have to be boring. This egg salad adds the zip of hot pepper sauce. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of hot pepper sauce, just a few shakes is enough to bring out lots of flavor. My favorite way to enjoy these sandwiches is alongside a bunch of…
Shrimp Lo Mein
Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen. Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand. This…
Sweet Potato Pancakes
We love pancakes in this house. Especially with lots of butter and syrup. I love hearing my son ask for syrup; not because he needs lots of sugar or anything, but because of the way he says syrup. It’s not “sear-up”. It’s “sur-up”. But when I feel deviating from our usual recipe, I…
Wheat Pita Bread
It’s no secret that I love freshly baked bread. When I don’t have the time to put bread dough together, I love to use my bread machine. This pita recipe uses the dough setting on the bread machine, and then you roll out the pitas and bake in the oven. It’s so simple,…
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus is a very versatile dip. I love how you can customize hummus with your favorite flavors. If you love garlic, you can double or triple the amount of garlic and leave out the red pepper. If you like sun-dried tomatoes, use those instead of the red pepper. Have fun and make it…
