If you’re looking to go light this Thanksgiving, or even if you want to justify that extra piece of pecan pie, then try these recipes courtesy of Cooking Light.
Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Balsamic-Fig Dressing
Roast Turkey with Onion and Cranberry Chutney
Wild Rice Pilaf with Sausage, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Celery
Brussels Sprouts with Currants and Pine Nuts
Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyère
Bakery Dinner Rolls
Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce
photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner, courtesy of Cooking Light

The following is a guest post. 
What could be better than saving money, reducing landfill waste and at the same time making your home safer for you family?  Making your own simple cleaning products will accomplish all three of these and give you a sense of self sufficiency that is very powerful.  Who knows, it may start you down the same path that I took ten years ago to simplify my life by teaching myself to do things that I had previously relied on others to do for me. 
Maybe you have started on this journey already but haven’t had the confidence …read more

With the rising price of groceries, we all could use some inexpensive recipes for our families. This is a slow-cooker recipe and it is great because it is easy, tasty, healthy, and inexpensive! Score!
Ingredients:

chicken (I used 4 boneless breasts)
1 can diced tomatoes (I used the ones with green chilies)
green salsa (such as the kind made by Herdez)
minced garlic
sliced onions
sliced bell peppers
salt and pepper (I used Goya Adobo seasoning, which is one of our faves!)
14 oz can of kernel corn, drained
15 oz can of black beans, drained and chopped or mashed

In a crock pot, put in your chicken, tomatoes, …read more

A big welcome to everyone, especially our visitors.  Thrifty Mommy’s purpose it to find ways to save time and money.  We hope you like what you see while you’re here and that you’ll browse around a bit. 
We’re excited to announce that our third giveaway for this week is a new copy of Cooking Light Complete Cookbook:  A Fresh New Way to Cook.  This cookbook weighs a whopping 4 lbs and boasts 1,200+ recipes and 600+ photos.  The recipes come in a hardbound binder, which easily wipes clean.  The recipes are hole punched and organized neatly inside.  The book even comes with an interactive …read more

Some days I feel like I need more inspiration for meal planning.  Many days I don’t feel like tackling a time consuming meal or I don’t have the ingredients on hand to make what I want.
I came across Busy Family Meals today.  It’s a new b5 Media blog in our Lifestyles Channel.  I’ll be sure to stop by because I need some ideas for quick and healthy meals. 
Welcome Busy Family Meals!

This is a very easy to prepare.  You can have dinner in about 30 minutes.  Since the shells are baked, this is a pretty healthy meal. 
You will need:

boneless chicken
refried beans
salsa
taco seasoning
Azteca taco shells (usually found in the refrigerated stuff, near the eggs)
lettuce
tomatoes
sour cream
shredded cheese

Set out your Azteca taco shells so that they can begin to soften.  Wash and cut up your lettuce and tomatoes; set aside.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 
Form your taco shells using the forms that are included in the Azteca kit.  Bake these on 350 until they’re browned.  This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Cut your chicken into bite size …read more

Last week I gave you a recipe for a yummy low fat chocolate chip cookie dessert.  This week try this low fat strawberry crunch recipe.  I’ve never made it before, but my aunt gave me this recipe and I’ve heard it’s yummy.  I’m looking forward to trying it.  It’s a perfect time to try it, now that the temperatures are rising and fruit is in season.  Enjoy!
2 small strawberry sugar free jello (boxes)
1 cup boiling water
4 cups unsweeted strawberries, sliced
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 mashed bananas
1/3 cup pecans
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
Mix jello and boiling water until dissolved.  Add fruit and mix. …read more