Glazed Ham Are you wasting money by marinating meat? Apparently so. The marinade does not penetrate the meat--it just stays on the surface according to an article at Taste of Food. Think how much of the flavor on the surface of a ham gets into the slices of ham. All the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and spices stay on the surface. Inside? … [Read more...]
The Money Saving Secret Behind Sunday Dinner
Nobody likes to feel deprived, especially when it comes to food. I'm letting you in on a secret that Sunday Dinnerexperienced cooks have known forever. It's a secret that allows you to feel blessed by abundance, all the while you reap the savings of a little planning. The secret? Make a big Sunday dinner. Whether you make it Sunday dinner or … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker
Easy, tasty, inexpensive. That's what you get with this slow cooker recipe that's special enough for a Pork Roastholiday meal like Easter or Christmas. Pork shoulder roast is less expensive than most other roasts, but you won't feel deprived with this tender flavorful roast.Add carrot chunks, whole fresh mushrooms, and potato chunks to the slow … [Read more...]
Beautiful Pork Tenderloin in the Best Savory Sauce Ever!
Pork Tenderloin to LoveThis is the #1 recipe on Square Pennies. It's the best pork I've ever made. Everyone I make it for is loving it! And the sauce is to die for! The secret is in the sauce which is made with some of the marinade, pan drippings and butter. It's wonderful on mashed potatoes or "smashed potatoes." Be sure to get … [Read more...]
Soaring Beef Prices Force People to Find Alternatives
If you feel like the price of beef has been going up and up, it's not your imagination. Between drought and increasing costs of feed, beef cattle are selling at higher and higher prices. Shoppers are looking at other meats and types of protein to help the food budget. Beef, it's what's NOT for dinner in more homes.Chicken, turkey, and pork can be … [Read more...]
Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork
Talk about flavor! My sister made this for a party and it was so good. Everyone was raving about it and many guests begged for a plate of it to take home. I would say it's restaurant quality, but it's so much better than any pulled pork I've had in a restaurant. The sauce is vinegar based with some mustard flavoring that is wonderful. If you … [Read more...]
Sweet Pepper Skillet
This colorful skillet is full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Did I mention the flavors are great? With 3 colors of peppers and wonderful onions you can't miss. This is a fine side dish with many meats, and would be wonderful in fajitas. Add some chicken or pork for a main dish. If you have leftover cooked chicken or pork in the freezer it … [Read more...]