We are a living paycheck to paycheck family. Sometimes, it seems that payday will NEVER come! I have a pretty good system of stocking the pantry and freezer, and we are always blessed to be able to share what we have with others. Because of my smart (read:obsessive) shopping and stocking up on sale items, for the months of November and December I purchased only fresh fruits, milk, bread, and the required "holiday food" items like turkey, dressing mix, cranberry sauce, baking needs, etc. This allowed us to stay on budget and still have everything we need.
January came, and because of all the holiday extras, money was extra tight. We have been eeking through, using what we have on hand, and I am planning a BIG stock up shopping trip this week. (Watch for the post on that adventure)
My coupon supply has dwindled, and I am eagerly combing through my stash, making my list and checking it twice for good sales and coupon pairings.
Tonight's dinner is pork chops from the freezer, macaroni and cheese (from the freezer, actually leftovers from a previous meal but it heats up well when you add some extra milk), canned green beans, and baked red potatoes and carrots, which are nestled in the oven with the pork chops.
Here is my delima. My husband is a bread eater. We must have bread at every meal. I forgot to start the bread machine this afternoon, so we are officially dinner bread-less. What to do, oh what to do? Let me point out I am a HORRIBLE biscuit maker, and somehow cornbread doesn't really go with this meal in my opinion, so I decided to make popovers.
I first made popovers when we lived in Hawaii. Being 18 years old, working for minimum wage, married to an E-2 in the Navy, money was t-i-g-h-t. I found this recipe one night, a few days before payday, and since it did not call for everything I was out of (biscuit mix, shortening, baking powder, cornmeal, etc.) I decided to try it.
DELICIOUS!!!!!!
This easy recipe is my go to quick fix for breadless nights, (oh, the horror) and I decided to share the recipe with you!
Popovers
1 cup flour
1/2 teas salt ( I fixed the typo)
1 cup milk
2 eggs
Mix all ingredients very well. Pour into generously greased muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 425 about 30-40 minutes or until golden, toasty brown.
This always thrills kids when they bite into what they think is a traditional roll, and find it hollow and full of air!
If you are not serving these the minute they come out of the oven, you will need to cut a slit in the top of each popover to keep it from collapsing in on itself. (NOT attractive)
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5 comments:
Micheel we are in the same boat financially and I also find myself wanting payday to come on faster.The popovers look yummy and I will have to try them:)Thanks for sharing!
These look yummy, but I am confused, what is 1.2 teaspoon salt? They look delicious and my daughter, the bread eater in our family, would love them. I will definitely give them a try, but please explain the 1.2 teas salt to your loving sister!!!!!
DUH, never mind, I figured out you meant 1/2 - such an idiot I am sometimes.
Sorry, that was supposed to be 1/2 teaspoon salt!
I would be glad to mail you the coupons I dont use...here's why...I only use the ones that can be doubled at my store and on things that fit the diet changes we're trying to make...so there are lots of god ones I just throw away...fb me your address if you'd like them.
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