Happy Monday! I can hardly believe this is our third week already here at Pocket Change Gourmet! Time just flies by, doesn’t it? A few weeks ago, when we were roasting chicken to share with you, Doug decided that he would like to try Beer Can Chicken, of course having a reason to buy some […]
Easy BLT Pie
August 11, 2011 by 3 Comments
A Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato Sandwich is one of the first sandwiches I learned to make while growing up, and this has remained one of our family’s favorites. There is something about the combination of the crisp lettuce, a perfectly ripe tomato and the crunch of bacon that has made the BLT Sandwich a go to recipe in almost […]
Roasting Chicken: Saving Time and Money
August 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
One of the most economical sources of protein for your family is chicken. While most meats will run you $2.50 per pound or more you can readily find chicken for less than $2.00 per pound. We are always on the lookout for deals at our local supermarket, especially when it comes to buying meat. We […]
Breakfast Biscuit Bowl
August 1, 2011 by 11 Comments
After a recent trip to Bob Evans for a Sunday morning Breakfast, we were inspired to recreate their Breakfast Biscuit Bowl. Cooking all the ingredients ahead, will also make these a great, quick breakfast for those school mornings that are quickly approaching. Offering a variety of ingredients to put in your Biscuit Bowl, not only […]
Grilled Italian Chicken Sandwich
August 1, 2011 by 2 Comments
Sandwiches are all the rage now! They aren’t just for lunch anymore, you know? I think the best thing about sandwiches is you can have the same ingredients, and come up with several different sandwiches. These Grilled Italian Chicken Sandwiches were inspired by the Grilled Cheese with Sauteed Mushroom and Jarlsberg Cheese that I shared […]
Chicken Lo Mein
August 1, 2011 by 5 Comments
Need a quick and easy meal with very little clean up? Stir-Fry is the way to go! I have been fixing stir-fry for years now, but had never tried Lo Mein before. Essentially it’s stir-fry with noodles. I first spotted this recipe in a Kraft Food & Family magazine, and was drawn to it with […]
Grilled Vegetable Medley
August 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
I remember growing up and enjoying fresh vegetables from our garden and the vegetable meals that my Mom used to serve. My parents had a beautiful yard and my Dad was so proud of his garden. I always thought having vegetables for your meal was because we had so many from the garden, now I […]
Bacon, Cheese and Potato Chowder
August 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
There’s nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold night. Served with a loaf of homemade bread and this becomes a delicious budget friendly meal sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. I have tried to make Potato Chowder for our family in the past and have consistently met with […]