Tag: tomato

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado Sandwich (BLTA)

BLT’s are awesome! They’re so awesome, I risk all injury to the roof of my mouth to enjoy every bite. So how can this simple sandwich improve?   Avocado, of course!  A much better fat than mayo and even better when they’re on sale, 4 for $1. I had to […]

Bacon Wrapped Beer Brats

Bacon Wrapped Beer Brats and Cucumber Salad

That smokey, salty flavor. That crispiness. That crunchy, yet chewy goodness. Yeah…I LOVE bacon. Can you tell?! And I really love things wrapped in that goodness. Like hotdogs in Mexico. They are the best! I can see some of your faces now. All shriveled up and saying, “gross!” Whatever! You […]

Caprese Salad

Spinach Stuffed Pork Chop with Caprese Salad

I found stuffed pork chops for an unbelievable price. $4.25 for two big ones. I’ve mentioned before, always check your local grocers or butcher for Manager’s Specials and capitalize when you can! But, I’m sure you’re also noticing, one package only feeds two. And you’re right. This was a meal […]

White Lasagna with Asparagus Salad

White Lasagna with Asparagus & Tomato Salad

There are a lot of lasagna variations and this is just another that you might consider if you have leftover cheese filling, as I did. Plus, this is a great recipe to omit the meat and make it vegetarian. The kids really like the white sauce and I loved the […]

Sausage and Tomato Penne w/Chopped Romaine Salad

Summer meals are all about being easy, quick and fresh. If you have tomatoes, use ’em. If it’s bell pepper, use it. Whatever you have, you can toss into a simple penne with sausage and create a tasty and nutritious meal that is also very quick and very affordable. Not […]