Yummy (and healthy) meals on a budget!

I've been experimenting with new recipes (created by lil old me) and thought i'd share them with all you!

We've had some really hot and humid days lately, which means 'don't turn on the oven!'.

Because of that, I have come up with two really tasty pork dishes for the stove top that are easy on the wallet, and fairly healthy as well.

Both recipes call for boneless pork ribs.  You can substitute other cuts of pork, too, but I think these work out really nice.

The first recipe is a pork and potato dish in one:

One Pot Wonder, by Annie

You will need:  (Serves 4) (We eat more, obviously, since there are 8 of us)

1lb. lean pork ribs (look for some marbling or the meat will not be tender)
2 to 3 cups boiled whole potatoes (or two cans of whole potatoes if you're looking for shortcuts)
1/2 tsp. chicken boullion
1/2 tsp. beef boullion
1 mild green pepper cut in slices (around 8)
1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced
1 tbs. cornstarch to thicken


Place pork ribs in saucepan and cover with water.  Stir in boullion, and add pepper and onion.  Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer for one hour.  Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, and blend completely.  Stir into pan, mixing well with water.  Let simmer on low for another 10 minutes.  Serve with salad or fruit on the side.

If you try the recipes, let me know how you like them!

The next recipe is also one that calls for pork ribs:

Tangy Ribs, by Annie

You will need:
1lb. pork ribs
1 tsp. beef boullion
3/4 cup catsup
1/2 tsp. yellow mustard
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 onion
1 tbsp cornstarch to thicken

Place pork ribs in sauce pan, cover with water.  Add beef bouillion and onion, simmer for 1/2 hour.  Mix remaining ingredients, pour into pan (Mixing it into the water), simmer for 30 min. or until sauce is starting to thicken.  Mix cornstarch with 1/4 water, blend well, then add to pan.  Blend all ingredients well, let simmer 10 min.  Serve on a hamburger bun with salad on the side, and with Tasty Taters (recipe coming up next).

If it's not too hot, you can make these potatoes to compliment the recipe for Tangy Ribs.

Tasty Taters, by Annie

Again, this feeds 4 people, I make twice this many

8 medium potatoes, quartered
olive oil
onion powder
paprika
garlic powder
cooking spray (preferably olive oil)

Cover a cookie sheet with foil, drizzle 2 to 3 tbls. olive oil on pan.  With paper towel, spread oil on entire surface of pan.  Place potato quarters in single layer on cookie sheet, then spray to all sides of potatoes with cooking spray.  Sprinkle with onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder.  Place cookie sheet in pre heated 450 degree oven for 20 minutes.  Turn all potato wedges, bake for another 20 min., or until potatoes are fork tender, and golden brown.

DELICIOUS! (I like to dip mine in catsup.)

If you like my recipes, let me know--I'll post some more!

XoXoXo Annie