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Pantry Challenge

  • Sundried Tomato Garlic Noodles – A pantry meal (Vegetarian)

    My aunt came into town and helped me rearrange my pantry. Once I knew what was in my pantry, it was easy to decide what to make for dinner. I had some Pasta Roni’s Butter and Garlic noodles, sundried tomatoes,… Continue reading

    Sundried Tomato Garlic Noodles – A pantry meal (Vegetarian)

  • Buttered Noodles

    This is one of my family’s favorite side dishes.  When I make them, I get a yeah.  The Wee One especially loves it when I serve corn, peas, or mixed veggies because he will mix them with the noodles.  His… Continue reading

    Buttered Noodles

  • Roasted Potatoes

    I’ve been working on perfecting this side dish for years.  I’ve finally found the best method to make tasty potatoes cooked all the way through and crispy on the outside. I cut each potato into 16 pieces, so they cook up… Continue reading

  • Paprika Chicken

    We had this for dinner on Monday.  When I asked Hubby if he liked it, he told me that it was rude to talk with their mouth full.  I take it that he liked it a lot. Paprika Chicken Stars of… Continue reading

  • Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Cookies

    I love cookies. They are one of my favorite desserts. Like a Lay’s Chip, you can’t eat just one. So last week, when Cookies and Cups posted a recipe for Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Cookies, I knew I needed to… Continue reading

  • Easy No Bake Cheesecake

    All you need is five ingredients ~ six if you include the topping. So it’s perfect for the pantry challenge. I found this recipe while various blogs had a countdown to 2012. Each day they posted their top recipes in different categories.… Continue reading

  • Pantry Challenge Recipes

    Here are some recipes that can be made from items in your pantry. Breakfasts Instant Oatmeal Mix  – Add any add-in you want, and you have a delicious breakfast Fruit Smoothie – Use any frozen fruit on hand, juice, or even yogurt. … Continue reading

  • Pantry Challenge

    Pantry Challenge – Winter of 2012 As I was looking through various blogs, I found a pantry challenge.  IT DOES NOT mean only eating out of the pantry or freezer.  It means looking at what’s in the pantry or freezer… Continue reading

  • Taco Crescent Bake

    Another recipe I found on the Menus4Moms website.  It is easy to put together, especially if you use taco-seasoned ground beef that you have already cooked and then frozen. My picky hubby was surprised with how delicious this recipe was… Continue reading