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Asparagus and Bell Pepper Tacos

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Asparagus and Bell Pepper Tacos Prep. Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Approximate calories per serving: 375 Ingredients 16 stalks of asparagus 2 bell peppers 1 TB minced garlic 1 TB oil (I use canola) pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 can black beans 8 corn tortillas 1 cup shredded...
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A healthy, tasty, and affordable meal is only 30 minutes away.

A healthy, tasty, and affordable meal is only 30 minutes away.

I love food and eat as much of it as I possibly can.  If I were a millionaire I would probably test out a new restaurant every night.  I’m not, so I don’t.  Instead, I search for quick, cheap, healthy (usually) and delicious meals to make for myself. This website can be navigated in...
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5 Recipes for $50

Here were are at the beginning of a new week. This week’s recipe is full of comfort food, sweet and spicy flavor and some really quick meals. I guess I haven’t felt like spending a great deal of time in the kitchen lately (: I did discover this week that chicken wings taste great...
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Tandoori Style Chicken Wings with a Yogurt Sauce

Tandoori Style Chicken Wings with a Yogurt Sauce

I decided today that I could probably eat Indian food everyday for the rest of my life and not get bored. Here’s a bit of a twist on tandoori chicken (as I do not have Tandoori oven in my house). Tandoori Style Chicken Wings with a Yogurt Sauce Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time:...
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Posted in 30 minutes to Make, Appetizers, Dinner Party Recipe, Indian, Pot Luck Party Recipe, cheap dinner recipe, chicken, easy dinner recipe, quick dinner recipe | 1 Comment »

Slow Cooked Bacon and Beans with Corn Bread

Bacon goes well with just about anything. Slow Cooked Bacon and Beans with Corn Bread Slow Cooker Time: LOW 5 to 6 hours Serves 4 Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 TB brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1 TB mustard 1 TB molasses 1/4 ts salt 1/2...
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Bean Sprout and Spinach Stir Fry-Vegan

Bean Sprout and Spinach Stir Fry-Vegan

I always forget how awesome and easy stir fry is. I like this particular recipe because it is spicy and crunchy, two of my favorite characteristics of a dish. Bean Sprout and Spinach Stir Fry *Vegan* Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil 1 onion, chopped...
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English Muffin Pizza with Garlic Green Beans

Save this recipe for a night when you really DO NOT want to cook. It is made up of ingredients I usually have on hand anyway. English Muffin Pizza Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 English Muffins 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 TB thyme 1 TB...
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Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Rosemary Sage Dumplings – Vegetarian

Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Rosemary Sage Dumplings – Vegetarian

The trick to the recipe is the SWEET POTATO and the BALSAMIC VINEGAR. I added them together on a whim and am so very happy I did. There is a tart yet sweet flavor to this dish that I have never tasted in any other. Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Rosemary Sage Dumplings...
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Posted in 1 hour to Make, Casserole, Comfort Food, Have some extra time?, Vegetarian, cheap dinner recipe, easy dinner recipe | 1 Comment »

5 Recipes for $58

I am $8 over this week, but I feel like the recipes are worth it. There is a great mixture of hot comfort food and cool spring time fresh food. I found a new combination of flavors (mint and olives! who knew?) this week and also discovered a new cheese that tastes like bacon...
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Tortilla Chip Salad

Tortilla Chip Salad

The recipe sits on the line between a Taco Salad and Nachos. It is really easy to make and tastes great! Tortilla Chip Salad Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 bag tortilla chips 1 potato, peeled and grated 2 TB taco seasoning...
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Posted in 30 minutes to Make, One Skillet Recipe, Super Quick Recipe, cheap dinner recipe, easy dinner recipe, ground beef, quick dinner recipe | 1 Comment »