Frugal In Florida

Technically, they aren't baked, but rather steamed, right? Anyways ... when Luckys Market had their 8 pound bag of taters on sale for $1.99, you bet I was right there to pick up a bag  and  use my $5 off $30 coupon. Of course, I spent more than $30 ... I apparently have no self control in a new store. I did, however, pick up a beef tenderloin to make on Christmas day so hey, $30 of it was for the beef. Pricey little thing. My original plan was to make these when the kids were around (Hubby was in Indiana) but I also wanted to do it during daylight to snap a few pics ... cuz we all know the night time pics just look horrible. Not that my daytime pics are a whole lot better, but to some degree, they are. I'm working on that little skill, trust me. So, was I worried about doing this without poking them? A little. Ok, A LOT. I mean, heck, we are putting these things under pressure and they need to breathe, right??? Expand?? Something. But I went ahead and did it the...

*Repost time ... I'm crunched on time here this week with the Baby Shower on Saturday and us getting in the car and driving 1200 miles that same evening. I'm questioning WHY I would even tell Hubby we can do it, no big deal?? I guess, once again, I was overly optimistic, no problem? I was planning for this to be dinner but because I was running late from work, Hubby just took matters in his own hands. Guess I should be thankful he's not afraid of the kitchen, huh?  It's time to start using the  Instant Pot  a little more as the days are getting longer, the sun is up higher and it's getting hotter in the kitchen! Who wants to slave over dinner? NOT ME! Just a little inside scoop: Hubby has used the thing MORE than me ... he's become the designated cook lately and well, he doesn't always follow the directions and we've had a few flops ... Back to an EASY meal that only uses a few ingredients.  All you need is the following: 2 pounds of bonel...

I have a girlfriend coming over this weekend to do a little cooking together and meal prep work ... she's not much of a cook and is always intrigued by the stuff I make so why not make it a group effort? This is on the plan!   I hope you are breaking out the   InstantPot  and CrockPot a little more often because it's quick and doesn't heat up the kitchen! I mean, seriously, what other reason do you need?  Oh ... yeah, it makes some pretty good food too! Yup, lunch at my desk was pretty exciting! I had this with riced  cauliflower and green beans ... yummm So ... this recipe comes from  Nom Nom Paleo  ... same place  That Damn Fine Chicken  came from ... and a few other recipes to be shared very very soon as well! Anyway. It seems that beef just does not go on sale much any more so the last time I went to Costco, I just bit the bullet and picked up a big hunk (actually 2 hunks in one package) of beef and tossed in t...

It's time to start using the Instant Pot  a little more as the days are getting longer, the sun is up higher and it's getting hotter in the kitchen! Who wants to slave over dinner? NOT ME! Just a little inside scoop: Hubby has used the thing MORE than me ... he's become the designated cook lately and well, he doesn't always follow the directions and we've had a few flops ... Back to an EASY meal that only uses a few ingredients.  All you need is the following: 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast (I started using thighs because they are less expensive AND more flavorful! The bag of frozen thighs at costco is perfect for this!) 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp cumin black pepper generous dash of oregano 1 jar chunky salsa (about 2 cups worth - this last time, I used fresh salsa I had in the fridge and it worked out just fine!) Ready?? Mix the salt, cumin pepper and oregano in a small bowl and season the chicken on both sides. Toss them bad boy...

It's time to start using the InstantPot  and CrockPot a little more often because it's quick and doesn't heat up the kitchen! I mean, seriously, what other reason do you need?  Oh ... yeah, it makes some pretty good food too! Yup, lunch at my desk was pretty exciting! I had this with riced  cauliflower and green beans ... yummm So ... this recipe comes from  Nom Nom Paleo  ... same place  That Damn Fine Chicken  came from ... and a few other recipes to be shared very very soon as well! Anyway. It seems that beef just does not go on sale much any more so the last time I went to Costco, I just bit the bullet and picked up a big hunk (actually 2 hunks in one package) of beef and tossed in the freezer with this recipe specifically in mind. It was still $4.99 a pound ... and no, it was not grass fed, groomed, petted or anything else special like that. It was just BEEF Ok, lets get to the recipe, shall we? TIP:  Make this...

Happy Valentine's Day!  We've kind of left the  Instant Pot  alone for a few weeks and I just felt like I needed to bring it out again ... so what the heck, let's make a super simple meal, shall we? Just a little inside scoop: Hubby has used the thing MORE than me ... he's become the designated cook lately and well, he doesn't always follow the directions and we've had a few flops ... Back to an EASY meal that only uses a few ingredients.  All you need is the following:

We've been using the  InstantPot  a little more lately because it's QUICK and doesn't heat up the kitchen! I mean, seriously, what other reason do you need? Yup, lunch at my desk was pretty exciting! I had this with riced  cauliflower and green beans ... yummm So ... this recipe comes from  Nom Nom Paleo  ... same place  That Damn Fine Chicken  came from ... and a few other recipes to be shared very very soon as well! Anyway. I'm waiting for the beef to go on sale, or for when I can finally make a quick trip to Costco to pick it up cheaper as beef is just expensive lately! The protein alone on this one cost me $17 or so ... and no, it was not grass fed, groomed, petted or anything else special like that. It was just Publix. Luckily, I used a $5 off $40 coupon, but still ... Ok, lets get to the recipe, shall we? TIP:  Make this a DAY BEFORE you want to eat it, honestly! It's so much better the next day! I was in heav...