I have no idea how I managed to get my total to $38 this week! I love saving money while not skimping on flavor....
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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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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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