I had 1 chicken breast, some sweet potatoes, and 2 slices of bacon I needed to use. CHICKEN BACON SWEET POTATOES. I peeled and diced into cubes my sweet potatoes, added a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Cooked in air fryer for 15 minutes at 350. I heated my cast iron skillet 🍳 and cooked my 🥓. I removed the bacon and used the bacon grease to pan fry my chicken. I prepared the chicken by cutting it into cubes adding 1 T of olive oil and stirring it well to coat. I then sprinkled with my salt, pepper, garlic seasoning and a bit of smoked paprika. Stir well. Cooked for about 20 minutes. It was awesome!!

It is going to be 80 degrees Saturday. I am thinking of firing up the grill. Maybe I should go get a couple slabs of baby back ribs? Maybe I should smoke a brisket? Maybe I should grill some hamburger? What sounds good to you? What ideas do you have for me? Let's all share our favorite Thrifty Grill recipes. GO!

Let me introduce myself. I’m Lynda, a new member, and also a grandma who loves to cook. I received my training at the apron strings of my mother, aunts, and grandmother, who were all great cooks from Texas, USA. Family time meant the ladies of the family spent many hours preparing their favorite dishes. None of them were elegant chefs, but they were all dedicated to putting their best food on the table. Simple, satisfying, smell-good, taste-good food topped the menu. And since money was never something any of them had in abundance, their ability to improvise, adapt, and create original recipes flourished. One thing you’ll notice about my cooking is that grandma-style leaves lots of room for self-expression. Why? Because I don’t precisely measure much — I taste for accuracy. A pinch, a dash, a palmful, and a smidgeon are all very exact directions when you learn to appreciate them. Down-home potato soup with meatballs: You can start this dish with any basic recipe for potato soup. I always start with a stick of butter, diced onions, and chopped celery, which I simmer in my favorite soup pot. I’ll season with fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and a couple of spoons of chicken base. I add the diced potatoes, frozen meatballs, and a handful of chopped spinach. Then I fill my pot with liquid — 1 part water to 2 parts milk. Be sure to add additional seasonings of your choice if you desire. Cook on a medium/low heat until potatoes are tender. Just before serving, I’ll add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the mix. All that’s left is to dish it up into bowls and top with your favorite croutons. This soup is most appreciated on cold days when the inside of a person is in need of some additional warmth or when the soul is in need of something cozy. Enjoy!

I had set out a package of chicken wings to have fried wings. Plans changed so I threw them in a pot to cook. After cooking I put in fridge and put broth in a separate container. 2 days later I deboned the chicken and then I had to decide what to do. I have an onion. I have some carrots. I have some potatoes. SOUP ! I sauté the onions then added the carrots and potatoes. I then added the broth I put in fridge. It had turned to a gel. I also had some leftover broth so I added it too. Salt, pepper, oregano, and a few bay leaves. Let all that cook for about 1 hour. I then reduced the heat added the chicken and some leftover egg noodles. Pushed the noodles down so wet, put the lid on and let simmer for 30 minutes. This turned out so good. Great flavor. What have you got that you need to cook? Please share your creations and let us know how it turned out.

Good Morning. I have had several post that were Ai generated and or a generic recipe that someone copied and pasted a link that came up as malicious. They were delted. I want you to share your favorite Thrifty recipes. A recipe you created or you cooked and really liked it and are excited to share it with us. I want this to be a place of sharing, authentisity, and building a community. Thank you all for being here. Blessings