Did you know one average size tomato is just about 22 calories ? Yeah that’s it. So if you’re wanting a side dish that’s filling and literally no calories, you need to make these herb marinated tomatoes. Ingredients 2 to 3 medium tomatoes sliced 1 bunch of fresh parsley fresh basil 1 shallot olive oil…
Tag: summer
Tuna Extra Salad sandwich
I created this recipe about 6 years ago when I was trying to use leftover fresh cabbage. It’s a twist on a Midwest favorite—tuna salad to the next level! You’re probably thinking tuna and cabbage?-no way! But honestly the crunchy texture along with the tangy ranch just makes this recipe so good! It uses few…
Baked eggplant parm stack
It’s summer time and that’s means all the vegetables! I’ve been trying to buy all vegetables that are in season and on sale —and with eggplant for 99 cents…that means new recipes! These crispy eggplant parm stacks are probably my new favorite thing, who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Hesitant…
Tomato Gratin
This is a custom French summer dish that I tweaked slightly. The entire thing cost me $4 to make $2 for a French Baguette and $2 for some tomatoes. Easy, cheap and delicious ?! Okay now! This is also perfect for warming up at work for leftovers! The bread stays crispy and it tastes amazing!…
Strawberries and Cream pie
Ingredients 3/4 cup finely diced strawberries, plus some for garnish 2 cups heavy whipping cream Graham cracker pie crust, make your own…or I got a pre-made one for 85 cents at Aldi. 1 package of cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar Instructions Start by creating a thick whip cream. You will …
Midwest Fancy 