A local Blogger, Bethany, writes at The Big Red Pot. She shares a lot of great ways your family can save money on groceries and other things, shares deals to watch for and also shares a lot of delicious recipes.   She is sharing two of her favorite recipes with us today!



Ingredients
2 bags frozen cheese tortellini (I buy Louisa now. Private Selection at Kroger is also good)
1 jar spaghetti sauce (I like Ragu Sauteed Onion and Garlic)
1 jar Alfredo (Bertolli or Target brand)
2 small cloves garlic
3-4 sprigs of fresh parsley (about a handful torn off)
salt and pepper to taste
mozzarella for topping (optional)
Preheat oven to 375. In a large pot, boil tortellini 5 minutes, drain and pour into a sprayed 913 pan. In a blender, combine both sauces, garlic and parsley, blending until smooth. Pour sauce over tortellini, tossing slightly. If you want to top with 1 cup of shredded cheese, sprinkle evenly on top. Bake 30 minutes uncovered.
I've been making more grain free choices in my personal diet lately, actually I've gone grain free for the past week and a half. I was having some health issues that have almost completely resolved by going grain free. Now, don't misunderstand me, I'm not on a low carb diet of any sort, just limiting my grains and I feel better than I have in years. One thing I don't like is the lack of sweets. We all know I love a baked good around here. Two nights ago I got adventurous and made cookies that my whole family loves. The coconut flour isn't absolutely necessary but it does add a whole lot of fiber and leaves you feeling super satisfied after eating just one of these delicious cookies. You can find coconut flour anywhere Bob's Red Mill products are sold (mine was just $3 at our local Allen's).
These taste and bake just like they have regular flour in them - I encourage you to try them!
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter
3/4 cup organic cane sugar
2 eggs
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup coconut flour (optional)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Pre-heat oven to 375. In a large bowl mix the eggs and sugar until fluffy and creamy. Add in the flour, baking soda and chocolate chips, mix well and then add the peanut butter until mixed through. Drop by tablespoon fulls onto a baking sheet, press slightly with the back of a fork in the middle and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Makes 18 cookies.