Save this recipe for a night when you really DO NOT want to cook. It is made up of ingredients I usually have on...
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I think I have to vote for this one as the week’s favorite. I love comfort food and I love mac and cheese. I grew up on Kraft boxed mac and cheese. This is a bit more complicated, but a lot more tasty. If you are feeling a bit of a gourmet itch and...
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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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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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This recipe is the best because you only need one skillet to make it! Zucchini Frittata Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large zucchini, chopped 2 TB olive oil 1 TB flour 6 eggs 2 TB oregano 1 ts salt 1/2 ts black pepper 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup yogurt...
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Make this recipe when you are throwing a dinner party or want to feel like you are eating at a gourmet restaurant. I tend to avoid ravioli because it is time consuming, but I LOVE the taste so this week I gave it a shot. You can always make your ravioli the night before...
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Pesto tends to be expensive both to buy or make. I used walnuts instead of pinenuts for this recipe and saved a little bit of cash without changing the flavor too much. This recipe can be eaten warm for dinner or cold for a picnic or lunch! Pesto Pasta with Geen Beans Prep. Time:...
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This is sort of a breakfast for dinner recipe. A bit of a twist on your regular potato hashbrowns, this recipe is a great recipe to get your daily fill of vegetables in one sitting. I think the zucchini gives the hashbrowns a unique texture and flavor. Perhaps in the near future I will...
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I re-discovered the deliciousness of leeks this week. This recipe is a wonderful combination of a variety of flavors. I don’t really know how to classify it; it has a sort of Mediterranean taste to it. Chicken in Leek Lime Sauce with Carrot Rice Total time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 TB olive...
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Sorry, went a little bit over the normal rate of $50 this week. It is because two of the recipes use meat. I couldn’t resist, they are so delicious. Another little twist to this week is that I found most of my recipes online. I usually make up my own recipes or use one...
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I randomly found Jersey Girl Cooks while looking for recipe ideas. I love her Tortilla Soup recipe and wanted to share it with you. Jersey Girl Cooks Tortilla Soup Recipe Serves 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 TBS olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic,...
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