January 2011 ~ Colie's Kitchen

Jan 28, 2011

22 Ways to Fight Rising Food Prices

I have four kids so I am always looking for ways to cut down on my food budget. I coupon like a mad woman, and try my best to leave my kids at home because they always find something they have to have at the store. I know there just has to be more I can do. The household income has not increased, but the food prices have. Here are a few tips I found on Yahoo Finance that I think might help you out as well. Elizabeth Prachaska Guest...

Gas Pump Primer: Filling the Tank for Less

In case you haven’t noticed (who hasn’t?) gas prices have gone through the roof. I think each time I pull up to the pump it’s gone up again. Watching news reports there are economist predicting that we could see gas prices as high as five bucks a gallon in the United States. Now that’s scary! Here are a few simple tips that I found on Yahoo.com that might have you save a few bucks at the pump! – Elizabeth Prachaska Guest Blogger for Colie’s...

(Left Over) Mashed Potato Soup

This is a really great way to use up extra mashed potatoes, or to pre-plan a second meal piggy backing off a side dish. This really doesn’t cost much, and it’s easy. It literally took me ten minutes to put together. It’s a nice warm, hearty, and quick meal for a week night dinner. Ingredients 3 (packed) cups of left over mashed potatoes 3 tbs bacon...

Wordless Wednesday - Gizmo

Yesterday was my first day back to school for the spring semester. When I got home Gizmo found his way into my backpack. This picture cracked me up because it looks like he is smiling. The smile on his face told me he missed me as much as I missed him. Spring Semester of the University of Houston $4700 Jansport Backpack $60 Seeing Gizmo happy to see me when I got home… priceless! Happy...

Crockpot Tangy Asian Meatballs

I freaked out about 3:30 this afternoon when I realized I forgot to make the meatballs and stick them in the crockpot. I ran in the kitchen and put everything together in less than 10 minutes and put the crockpot on high. It’s super easy to put together. I put all the meatball ingredients in my Kitchen Aid and let go. Then I quickly rolled the meatballs and poured the...

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

This is a really great recipe if you have pulled chicken that you need to use. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but I actually loved it. Not only is it super easy it's very flavorful, and filling. The original recipe can be found here. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1 cup salsa 1 small onion, chopped 3/4...

Electronics recycling for cash.

Why throw away something that might make you a few bucks. I don’t know about you, but I have cellphones coming out of my ears. I have a few pre-paid, a few Moto Razors, and a few Blackberry’s. I never thought about it, but verses keep them why not make a few bucks off of them. What about other electronics lying around the house, in the basement, or in the garage? ...

Simmered Cabbage

Despite what you may be thinking I am not going cabbage crazy we just seemed to have a lot left over after New Year’s so I have been trying to find things to do with cabbage. I hate to waste things. This recipe is really good. The original recipe suggested adding sherry to it, but I found the sherry to make the recipe too strong. Sticking with only chicken broth is a much...

Korean Potatoes

My picture doesn’t look very appealing, but this recipe is really fantastic. I was very unsure about this recipe but the end results were impressive. If you don’t like sesame oil you might not like this recipe, but if you are a lover like me you will really enjoy this hearty recipe. Ingredients: 2 -3 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 onion, cut...

Who Doesn't Need Extra Cash?

I am always looking for ways to earn extra money to help out the household. My husband and I are both full time college students. We live off savings and scholarships so we watch every single penny and squeeze it tight. Coupon, survey’s, blogging, and mystery shopping is how I get extra money. If you are looking for ways to earn extra money All You Magazine has some suggestions: Focus...

I found this recipe on the Mixing bowl. Sherri has an amazing recipe here that is so simple. It took me less than 10 minutes to put it together and stick it in the over. You could do so much with it. I bet you could even add some shaved carrots to this cake and no one would be the wiser. Quick, easy and delicious. Ingredients: 4 Eggs 1 2/3 C. Sugar 1 C. Cooking...

Quick Cheese Biscuits

This is a super quick recipe. I needed bread for dinner and decided to give this recipe a try. It's a good recipe, but despite the title it does not have a cheesy flavor. It's very simple and light. I added a little butter to the top of these biscuits to give them more flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup low-fat...

7 Ways to Save More Money in 2011

I came across this article on Yahoo.com yesterday, and found the tips to be pretty handy. I wanted to pass them on, because I think just about anyone would find them useful. Who couldn’t stand to save a little extra money? January is a period of self review, filled with promises and new financial goals. But the post-holiday cocktail of disorganization and unrealistic...

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

I love Black Eye Pea, and this recipe a Paula Deen Recipe is excellent! It's full of flavor unlike a lot of Black Eyed Pea Recipes. You can't go wrong with this one!! It's kicked up! Ingredients4 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed 1 (12-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili...

Pan Fried Cabbage

If you don’t like cabbage this is a great way to eat it. Not only is it super easy, practically fail proof the flavor is really great. Simple, and excellent what more do you need? I am not much of a cabbage person, but my husband is so I am always looking for ways to make it eatable for me. This recipe is one of my favorites! Ingredients: 8 oz of bagged cabbage...