One of our local grocery stores had a "double any manufacturer's coupon valued up to $1 deal" running all week. You had to have the store's coupon and were only allowed 5 coupons per person, per day.
Today I managed to snag 4) 4lb. bags of Domino sugar on sale for $2.49 each, I had 2 coupons for $1.00 off 2 bags. They also had Hot Pockets on sale for $2.00 a package, I had 2 coupons for $1.00 off 3 packages. Nestle Chocolate Morsels were on sale for $1.99 a bag, I had 1 coupon for $.50 off 2 bags. Plus I had a store coupon for $3.00 off any frozen foods purchase. My grand total was $13.76, I saved $22.20 between manufacturer's coupons, store coupons and preferred card savings!!!
Just in case you haven't heard sugar is supposed to be going up significantly in price as well as flour and corn based products. Peanut butter is supposed to go up by as much as 35% by November. Now is the time to start buying some of your holiday baking supplies before the price increases take effect.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Fall Harvest/Halloween Treats
Below is a link to some super cute cupcakes made to resemble candy corn.
Looking for a tasty side dish.......
Seasoned Potato Wedges
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
6-7 medium-large red potatoes
vegetable oil
Mix seasonings and flour together in a small bowl. Wash and slice potatoes into wedges. Place 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil on a rimmed cookie sheet, place potato wedges onto the cookie sheet. Turn the wedges to coat with oil on all sides, sprinkle the potatoes with the seasoning mixture. Turn potatoes to coat both sides with the seasoning mix. Bake at 425* F for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through the baking time, until fork tender and golden brown.
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
6-7 medium-large red potatoes
vegetable oil
Mix seasonings and flour together in a small bowl. Wash and slice potatoes into wedges. Place 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil on a rimmed cookie sheet, place potato wedges onto the cookie sheet. Turn the wedges to coat with oil on all sides, sprinkle the potatoes with the seasoning mixture. Turn potatoes to coat both sides with the seasoning mix. Bake at 425* F for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through the baking time, until fork tender and golden brown.
Feeding a crowd
Looking to feed a hungry crowd...........try this easy and filling recipes. This is great for parties or tailgating.
Shredded Beef Sloppy Joe
5 to 7 pound Top Round, Bottom Round, Eye of Round or other Beef Roast
1 or 2 packages of dry Sloppy Joe seasoning mix or equivalent homemade mix
2 or 3 (8 ) ounce cans of Tomato Sauce
2 or 3 cans of water
Brown the roast on all sides in a little oil in a pot on the stovetop. Transfer the roast to the crock pot, add the dry seasoning mix, tomato sauce and water. Stir, cover and cook on high. Check every hour or so and turn the roast over. Take 2 forks and shred the meat as the meat begins to soften up. Serve on hard or kaiser rolls. It should take 5 or more hours for the roast to cook and soften up enough to shred.
Can also be made in the pressure cooker for faster cooking time.
5 to 7 pound Top Round, Bottom Round, Eye of Round or other Beef Roast
1 or 2 packages of dry Sloppy Joe seasoning mix or equivalent homemade mix
2 or 3 (8 ) ounce cans of Tomato Sauce
2 or 3 cans of water
Brown the roast on all sides in a little oil in a pot on the stovetop. Transfer the roast to the crock pot, add the dry seasoning mix, tomato sauce and water. Stir, cover and cook on high. Check every hour or so and turn the roast over. Take 2 forks and shred the meat as the meat begins to soften up. Serve on hard or kaiser rolls. It should take 5 or more hours for the roast to cook and soften up enough to shred.
Can also be made in the pressure cooker for faster cooking time.
A Fabulous Fall Dessert
If you like pumpkin pie, you'll love this dessert! It's much lighter than traditional pumpkin pie and ohhh so yummy.
Pumpkin Pan Eclair Dessert
Prepare 1 day before serving
prepare in a 9x13 pan
1 large or 2 small packages of vanilla instant pudding
1 12 ounce tub of cool whip (thawed)
1 box of regular or cinnamon graham crackers
1 cup of pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice
2 cups of COLD milk
1 can vanilla or cream cheese frosting
Mix the pudding and milk together, add the pumpkin puree and pie spice---mix well.
Fold in the cool whip. Line the 9x13 pan with a layer of graham crackers. Spread about 1/3 of the filling over the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers, then another 1/3 of the filling. Add another layer of graham crackers and the rest of the filling. Top off with a layer of graham crackers. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Before serving spread the vanilla or cream cheese frosting over the top layer of graham crackers and enjoy.
Prepare 1 day before serving
prepare in a 9x13 pan
1 large or 2 small packages of vanilla instant pudding
1 12 ounce tub of cool whip (thawed)
1 box of regular or cinnamon graham crackers
1 cup of pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice
2 cups of COLD milk
1 can vanilla or cream cheese frosting
Mix the pudding and milk together, add the pumpkin puree and pie spice---mix well.
Fold in the cool whip. Line the 9x13 pan with a layer of graham crackers. Spread about 1/3 of the filling over the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers, then another 1/3 of the filling. Add another layer of graham crackers and the rest of the filling. Top off with a layer of graham crackers. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Before serving spread the vanilla or cream cheese frosting over the top layer of graham crackers and enjoy.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Welcome To My Blog
........it will be a collection of recipes, ramblings and craft projects. I hope I inspire some of you to try your hand at a few of the recipes and project ideas you'll find here.
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