Homemade Pizza Flavored Popcorn
Appetizers / Chump Change / comfort food / Cook / Pizza

Homemade Pizza Flavored Popcorn

Today’s experiment was a hit! This was about as easy as it gets. Homemade Pizza Flavored Popcorn!! Ingredients: 1/3 to 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped 4 Tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil pinch of pepper 2 … Continue reading

Chili Con Carne From Dried Beans
Chump Change / comfort food / Cook / Crock Pot / Dinner / One Pot Meals / Soups / Soups, Salads & Other Fare

Chili Con Carne From Dried Beans

Who doesn’t like a nice, hot bowl of chili?  Homemade chili is a always a favorite whether on a hot dog, some tater tots, or in a bowl dressed with some freshly grated cheese and diced onion.  But let’s face facts – the stuff from the can just can’t hold a candle to the real … Continue reading

Homemade Chicken Strips and the Chobani Greek Yogurt Recipe Save
Appetizers / comfort food / Cook / Dinner

Homemade Chicken Strips and the Chobani Greek Yogurt Recipe Save

So, I’m pretty sure today was my luckiest day this week.  I was playing “clean out the freezer” and discovered some chicken strips, which appeared to have either been seasoned or brined in May of this year.  To make things even more confusing, the bag was clearly marked in Amelia’s handwriting.  It took the both of … Continue reading

Homemade Beef Stroganoff
Chump Change / comfort food / Cook / Dinner / Main Dishes / Sauces & Dressings

Homemade Beef Stroganoff

All the rave in the 70s and named after Count Pavel Aleksandrovich Stroganov, this is one of those great classic dishes where leftovers meet something fresh to make something amazing.  Literally, this dish was made out of some leftover steak and tri tip, a handful of mushrooms from combo pizza pot sticker night, the last … Continue reading