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Asparagus and Bell Pepper Tacos

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:48:24 +0000

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 cheese
hot sauce!

Directions
1. Turn on then oven and set to 400 F.
2. Wash your veggies.
3. Cut 1″ off the bottom of each piece of asparagus, then cut in half.
4. Slice the bell pepper into 1″ thick pieces.
5. Place veggies in a bowl, add garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix together
6. Place a sheet of aluminum foil of a baking sheet. Put mixed veggies on the aluminum foil.
7. Bake for 10 minutes.
8. When 5 minutes are left on your baking time, start heating your black beans in a sauce pot.
9. Wrap the corn tortillas in a wet paper towel and heat in the microwave 30 seconds per side.
10. Assemble your tacos! Corn tortilla, then cheese, black beans, 4 pieces of asparagus, 2 pieces of bell pepper, hot sauce!

These suckers are messy, have fun!

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5 Recipes for $50

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:04:30 +0000

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 with Indian influenced spicing on them!

This Week’s Recipe List:

Tandoori Style Chicken Wings with a Yogurt Sauce
Slow Cooked Bacon and Beans with Cornbread
Vegan Bean Sprout and Spinach Stir Fry
Vegetarian English Muffin Pizza with Garlic Green Beans
Vegetarian Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Sage Rosemary Dumplings

Shopping List for Week of April 19th


Fruits/Vegetables
9 cloves garlic,0.35
3 onions,1.5
1 potato,0.25
3 carrots,0.15
1 sweet potato (1 lb),0.79
1 bunch broccoli (1/2 lb),0.75
2 zucchini,1.5
3 celery stalks,0.33
8 oz. fresh bean sprouts,1.75
1 lb spinach,4.99
1 bunch green onions,1.39
1 TB ginger,0.35
2 TB fresh cilantro,0.56

Canned Goods
1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce,1.45
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes,1.45
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth/stock,1.75
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans,1.79
1 (15 oz.) can white beans,1.79
1 (15 oz.) can black beans,1.45
1 (15 oz.) can pork and beans,1.79

Oils/Condiments/Spices
1 TB oregano,0.05
1 TB thyme,0.05
5 TB olive oil,0.72
1/2 TB fresh sage,0.55
1/2 TB fresh rosemary,0.55
1 TB paprika,0.05
1/2 ts chili powder,0.05
1 TB balsamic vinegar,0.15
1/4 cup ketchup,0.15
1/4 cup BBQ sauce,0.15
1 TB mustard,0.05
1 TB molasses,0.15
1 TB rice vinegar,0.15
1 TB sesame oil,0.15
2 TB soy sauce,0.08
1 TB corn starch,0.05
1/2 TB Chinese five spice,0.05
1 dried red chili pepper,0.05
1 TB ground coriander,0.08
1 1/2 ts ground cumin,0.08
1 ts ground tumeric,0.05
1/2 ts ground cinnamon,0.05
1/4 ts cayenne pepper,0.03

Dairy
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,3.85
2 TB butter,0.21
1/4 cup milk,0.06
2 TB sour cream,0.22
1 cup whole milk yogurt,0.96

Grains/Pasta
4 English Muffins,2.66
1 cup flour,0.45
4 servings chow mein noodles,0.9

Frozen Foods
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen green beans,3.99

Meat
10 slices bacon,3.29
24 chicken wings,5.25

Other
2 TB brown sugar,0.1


TOTAL,51.56

CLICK HERE for a PDF version of this shopping list

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Tandoori Style Chicken Wings with a Yogurt Sauce

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:52:55 +0000

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: 25 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 TB ginger, minced
1 TB ground coriander
1 1/2 ts ground cumin
1 ts ground tumeric
1/2 ts ground cinnamon
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts cayenne pepper
24 chicken wings

Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup whole milk yogurt
2 TB fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
cayenne pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine and mix all ingredients except for the chicken.
3. Rub spice mix over chicken wings.
4. Place chicken on baking sheet. Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
5. To make yogurt sauce. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

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English Muffin Pizza with Garlic Green Beans

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:50:34 +0000

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 oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 TB olive oil
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen green beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ts salt
1/2 ts black pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Break your 4 english muffins in half and place them on baking sheet.
3. Top each muffin with tomato sauce, then cheese.
4. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.
5. While you pizza bakes, microwave your green beans in a bowl (w/ a little bit of water) for 3 minutes. Drain.
6. Heat skillet with 2 TB olive oil. Add green beans, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.

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5 Recipes for $58

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:40:14 +0000

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 (not gouda, but fontina–it’s cheaper!). Have a great week and happy cooking and eating!

This week’s Recipes:
Each recipe amounts to 4 servings each.

Tortilla Chip Salad
Vegetarian Cranberry and Walnut Spring Salad
Mint and Olive Chicken over Couscous
Vegetarian Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Fontina Cheese
Vegetarian Collard Greens and Tomatoes with Garlic Cheese Bread

Shopping List for Week of April 12th


Shopping List for Week of April 12

Fruit/Vegetable
2 onions,0.35
6 Roma tomatoes,1.99
1 potato,0.15
4 cups (about 1 lb) spring mix salad,4.99
1/2 cup dried cranberries,1.45
1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes,2.99
7 garlic cloves,0.45
1/4 cup mint (1/2 bunch),0.55
2 shallots,0.35
2 carrots,0.07
1 rib of celery,0.07
1 lemon,0.25

Meat
1 1/2 pounds ground beef,2.68
4 chicken breasts,9.98

Oils/Condiments/Spices
2 TB taco seasoning,0.75
2 TB cumin,0.5
2 TB tumeric,0.5
1 TB ground coriander,0.15
2 ts thyme,0.05
1 bay leaf,0.05
1/4 ts nutmeg,0.05
3 TB olive oil,1.26
1 ts garlic powder,0.09
1/2 ts mustard powder,0.09
1 TB apple cider vinegar,0.09
1/2 ts hot sauce,0.09

Canned Foods
1 can diced chilis,1.09
4 cups chicken stock,3.52
1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped,0.95

Frozen Food
1 16 oz. bag frozen collard greens,1.79

Dairy
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese,5.99
1/2 cup feta cheese,2.5
1 cup sour cream,1.09
8 TB unsalted butter,0.75
2 cups shredded smoked fontina cheese,2.35
4 cups milk,0.32

Grains/Pastas
3 cups couscous,2.5
1 pound macaroni pasta,0.99
6 TB all purpose flour,0.12
4 slices bread,0.4

Other
1/2 bag tortilla chips,1.25
1/2 cup chopped walnuts,1.07
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs,1.99



TOTAL,58.66

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Tortilla Chip Salad

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:33:56 +0000

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
1 can diced chilis
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sour cream

Directions:
1. Heat skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and cook. Add potato, diced chilies, taco seasoning. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are cooked.
2. Arrange chips on a plate. Sprinkle meat on top, then cheese, tomatoes. Top with sour cream.

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Cranberry and Walnut Spring Salad

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:32:38 +0000

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 wine vinegar
1 TB lemon juice
1 TB honey
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper
1 shallot, minced

Directions:
1. Combine spring mix, walnuts, dried cranberries and feta, and tomato in large bowl.
2. Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients and stir well with a whisk.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

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Collard Green with Tomatoes and Garlic Cheese Bread

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:19:36 +0000

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 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 TB olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 16 oz. bag frozen collard greens
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Juice of one lemon
1 ts garlic powder
1/2 ts mustard powder
1 TB apple cider vinegar
1/2 ts hot sauce

Garlic Cheese Bread
4 slices bread
1 cup shredded cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 TB olive oil

Directions:
Start with the bread:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine garlic and oil. Brush equally on to the bread.
3. Top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes.

Greens with Tomatoes:
1. Place collard greens in microwave safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. When oil is hot, add onions. Cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and collard greens to skillet and stir. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 7-10 more minutes or until the liquid evaporates.

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5 Recipes for $38

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:30:34 +0000

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 for your next dinner party.

Vegetarian Zucchini Frittata
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Ravioli in Garlic Cream Sauce
Vegetarian Pesto Pasta with Green Beans
Vegetarian Vegetable Hashbrowns
Chicken in Leek Lime Sauce with Carrot Quinoa ***This weeks favorite***

Shopping List for week of April 5th

Shopping List Week of April 5

Vegetables

7 carrots,0.75

2 limes,0.5

2 potatoes,0.3

2 zucchini,0.79

3 leeks,1.25

12 cloves garlic,0.55

1 lb orange sweet potato,1.45

3 bunches basil,3

1 onion, chopped,0.32

1 bunch green onions,0.35

Canned Goods

2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock,2.85

Dairy

1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese,2.79

4 TB butter,0.95

8 eggs,1.33

1 cup ricotta cheese,1.25

1 cup heavy cream,1.64

1/2 cup yogurt,0.43

1/4 cup shredded cheese,0.88

Meat

2 chicken breasts,4.5

Grains

8 oz. pasta of your choice,0.65

4 TB all purpose flour,0.08

Condiments/Oils/Spices

2 cups olive oil,6.72

2 TB oregano,1.26

Frozen

8 oz. fresh or frozen green beans,0.62

Other

1/2 cup walnuts,1.19

1 9 oz. package won ton wrappers,2.49

TOTAL,38.89

Click HERE for a pdf version of this week’s shopping list.

Have a great week!
Happy eating, cooking, and saving!

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Shopping List Week of April 5
Vegetables

7 carrots,0.75
2 limes,0.5
2 potatoes,0.3
2 zucchini,0.79
3 leeks,1.25
12 cloves garlic,0.55
1 lb orange sweet potato,1.45
3 bunches basil,3
1 onion, chopped,0.32
1 bunch green onions,0.35

Canned Goods
2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock,2.85



Dairy
1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese,2.79
4 TB butter,0.95
8 eggs,1.33
1 cup ricotta cheese,1.25
1 cup heavy cream,1.64
1/2 cup yogurt,0.43
1/4 cup shredded cheese,0.88

Meat
2 chicken breasts,4.5

Grains
8 oz. pasta of your choice,0.65
4 TB all purpose flour,0.08

Condiments/Oils/Spices
2 cups olive oil,6.72
2 TB oregano,1.26

Frozen

8 oz. fresh or frozen green beans,0.62

Other
1/2 cup walnuts,1.19
1 9 oz. package won ton wrappers,2.49


TOTAL,38.89

Zucchini Frittata

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:21:21 +0000

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
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/4 grated cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oven safe skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions and cook 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add zucchini and flour and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking and stirring occassionally until zucchini is golden brown.
3. Beat eggs, salt and pepper in mixing bowl. Add ricotta, yogurt and parmesan. Mix well.
4. Add egg mixture to hot skillet and mix everything together.
5. Place your oven safe skillet into a preheated 350 degree F oven. Cook 30 minutes.

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