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 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 found a great web page that has 22 fast and cheap dinner recipe ideas. The Egg and Potato Skillet is one of the recipes on that list. Check out http://www.womansday.com to see the other 21 ideas for a cheap and easy dinner. Egg and Potato Skillet Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking...
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I have been sticking with tomato based pasta sauces for a while, but wanted to shake things up a bit with a cream based sauce. It is a great way to get yourself to eat some more spinach! Cream of Spinach Pasta Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3/4...
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This is a great go to recipe on nights when you are tempted to just eat a bowl of cereal. There are only 4 ingredients and they take about 20 minutes to prepare with little attention and effort. Simple and Fast Bean and Rice Tacos Serves 4 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups...
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I have never made dumplings before, so this was a treat! I feel like it went really well. The dumplings were a lot easier to prepare than I figured they would be. Dumplings are a great way to add some filler to a vegetable soup (instead of meat). Chickpea and Tomato Soup with Dumplings...
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This is a super quick and really easy recipe. It combines two of my favorite ingredients, quinoa and collard greens. It is a healthy, quick, and simple dish. Quinoa with Collard Greens and Bacon Serves 4 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 tsp. olive oil 4 slices bacon, sliced and...
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My husband gave me a night off this week and made one of my favorite dishes. His goal has been to learn how to make Chicken Tikka Masala using as many canned goods as possible (so that he can make it on a whim when he feels like it). Well, he did it and...
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So, this week I seemed to be into eating Chicken and Broccoli, but not in the same recipe. I think my favorite for the week is the Chicken Parmesan which I surprisingly made on the fly one night. This Week’s Recipes: VEGAN Broccoli and Cashews over Millet Parmesan Chicken and Pasta VEGETARIAN Green Beans,...
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So, I love when all of my ingredients are ready to throw together and cook in a matter of minutes. This is a great recipe to make with some leftover chicken. Super Simple Chicken Quesadilla Serves 4 Prep. Time; 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced 1 cup shredded cheese...
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