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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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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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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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Cranberry and Walnut Spring Salad

Cranberry and Walnut Spring Salad

Spring is here! Time to start making salads and homemade dressing. Cranberry and Walnut Spring Salad Total Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 cups spring mix salad 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 3 TB red...
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Mint and Olive Chicken over Couscous

Mint and Olive Chicken over Couscous

I really never thought I would combine mint and Kalamata olives, but that day has arrived. I can’t really explain the taste other than using the word refreshing. It is as though the mint smooths out the slight tartness of the olives. They just both work really well together. And, to top it off,...
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Collard Green with Tomatoes and Garlic Cheese Bread

Collard Green with Tomatoes and Garlic Cheese Bread

Collard greens are one of my favorite vegetables. The only trouble is that I have a hard time finding a way to make them other than cooking them all day with some vinegar. Here is what I have come up with. Collard Green with Tomatoes and Garlic Cheese Bread *Vegetarian Recipe* Prep. Time: 5...
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5 Recipes for $38

I have no idea how I managed to get my total to $38 this week! I love saving money while not skimping on flavor. This week is full of delicious vegetable combinations, one skillet meals and a bit of a gourmet edge. You may want to slip some of these ones into your pocket...
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