Thank you everyone who participated in last weeks party. I had so much fun visiting everyone's links and was inspired by so many. If you didn't get a chance to check out last weeks party you missed a lot of really creative projects. This weeks Featured Post comes from Clippie Dips for her … [Read more...]
13 Unusual Uses for Vick’s VapoRub
Earlier this week I was running out of ideas of what to write about for the Frugal Living WWII Tips series. When I started this I thought that it was going to be a long running series but all of a sudden I ran into a writers block. For the life of me I couldn't think of anything, I knew there were … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Avocados
By viewing my last few posts you can probably guess what I've been craving. I seem to have had Mexican food on the brain these last couple of days. In fact, as I'm sitting here writing this post I'm munching down on some chips and Pico de Gallo. Yesterday when I was picking up all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
How to Make Pico de Gallo (aka Salsa Fresca)
Pico de Gallo (aka Salsa Fresca). Made from freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapenos, seasoned with a little garlic, salt and lime juice. It's a simple recipe that tastes amazing with just about anything; salad, chips, chicken, beef, fish, eggs. Last night I made Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe
I love Carnitas, it's one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I never made them for myself because I was spoiled by the best Mexican restaurant ever, Old Town Mexican Cafe located in San Diego, CA. They make the best carnitas on the planet, if you are ever there I would suggest that you try them for … [Read more...]
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken 1 jalapeno (seeds removed)6 tablespoons lime juice4 cloves garlic1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup cilantro5 tablespoons olive oil6 6 ounce chicken breasts, boneless, skinlesscooking spray In a food processor, blend together the jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, … [Read more...]
Chicken & Dumplings
Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice 1 1/2 cup white rice3 cup chicken stock1/2 cup cilantro (rough chop)2 tablespoons lime juice1 clove garlic1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oil Cook rice according to package directions, using chicken stock instead of water.In a food processor, blend … [Read more...]