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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

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Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Rosemary Sage Dumplings – Vegetarian

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:49:13 +0000

The trick to the recipe is the SWEET POTATO and the BALSAMIC VINEGAR. I added them together on a whim and am so very happy I did. There is a tart yet sweet flavor to this dish that I have never tasted in any other.

Sweet and Savory Vegetable Casserole with Rosemary Sage Dumplings
*Vegetarian*
Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 TB olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 TB paprika
1 potato, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth/stock
1 sweet potato (1 lb), peeled and chopped
1 bunch broccoli (1/2 lb), chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
1 TB balsamic vinegar
2 TB sour cream

Dumplings:
1 cup flour
2 TB chilled butter, cubed
1/2 TB fresh sage, chopped
1/2 TB fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 cup milk

Directions:
1. Heat oil in deep skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and paprika to skillet and cook 30 seconds. Add potato, carrot, tomato and veggie stock to pan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook on low for 10 minutes.
3. Add sweet potato, broccoli and zucchini and simmer for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4. Sift flour and pinch of salt into a medium sized bowl. Rub chilled butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pour milk and herbs into bowl and using a knife slice into the flour and stir until in creates a dough.
5. Move dough to table surface and form into a ball. Cut into 6 equal sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball.
6. Right before you add your cooked vegetables to your casserole dish for baking mix in the balsamic vinegar and sour cream.
7. Top vegetable mixer with herb dumplings.
8. Bake casserole for 20 minutes.

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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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Vegetable Hashbrowns

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:12:00 +0000

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 experiment with using different vegetable combinations.

Vegetable Hashbrowns

Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 potatoes
2 carrots
2 zucchini
1 leek
salt
pepper
3 TB all purpose flour
2 eggs
4 TB olive oil

Directions:
1. Grate potatoes, carrots, and zucchini. Thinly slice white part of leek.
2. Place grated veggies in strainer and squeeze out as much water as possible.
3. Move to mixing bowl and add leek and flour; mix well.
4. Beat eggs in separate dish, then add to mixing bowl.
5. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions.
6. Heat up oil in skillet. Grab 1 veggie portion, squeeze out excess water, form into patty and carefully add to hot oil.
7. Cook over high to medium heat about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel.
8. Repeat and serve.
*** You can keep your cooked patties warm on a baking sheet in the oven while your cook the remaining patties.

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Egg & Potato Skillet

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:03:47 +0000

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 Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 TB olive oil

2 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 onion, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

4 eggs

Directions:

1. Heat up deep dish skillet. When skillet is hot, add olive oil. Add onions to hot oil and cook 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occassionally until they are tender.

2. Add zucchini and cook 3 more minutes.

3. Make 4 indentations in mixture; break an egg into each. Cover and cook until eggs are cooked through.

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Zucchini Lemon Pasta

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:01:26 +0000

Sometimes I just love to have a simple dinner. This recipe is easy to make, doesn’t involve many items, but is one I find myself making quite often.

Zucchini Lemon Pasta
***Vegetarian Recipe***
***Vegan Recipe***

Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
4 oz. pasta or 3/4 inch bunch of long pasta
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, chopped
olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt
black pepper

Directions:
1. Start cooking your pasta according to the directions on the packaging.
2. When you have dropped your pasta in boiling water, place a large skillet on high heat. When pan is hot, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add your onions.
3. Cook your onions 5 minutes, stirring occassionally, until browned.
4. Add garlic to pan and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add zucchini to pan and cook 5 minutes.
6. Mix 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
7. When pasta is cooked and drained, add it to your large skillet. Add lemon oil mixture and toss until pasta is evenly coated.

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Vegetable Risotto

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:50:50 +0000

Vegetable Risotto

Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:

6 cups veggie stock
2 zucchini, sliced 3/4 inch thick
1 bunch asparagus, cut 1 inch length
3 oz. snow peas, cut in half
2 TB olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups short grain rice
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.Place chicken stock into pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and keep at a simmer.
2. Boil two cups of water. Place asparagus, zucchini, and snow peas in a heat proof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let stand 2 minutes.
Drain. Refresh with cold water; drain.
3. Heat oil in a heavy-based pan. Add onion, stir over medium heat until golden; add rice. Reduce heat to medium, stir rice for 3 minutes. Add quarter of simmering stock to the pan; stir constantly for 7 minutes, until stock is absorbed.
4. Repeat this process until all but 1/2 cup of stock has been used. Add vegetables, tomatoes and remaining stock; stir for 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:13:41 +0000

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Soup

6 Servings

Calories per serving = 100
Fat per serving = 2 grams
Carbohydrates = 17 grams
Cholesterol per serving = 17 mg
Sodium per serving = 400 mg

Ingredients:
6 cups Vegetable Broth
4 carrots, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
6 ribs celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small zucchinis, cubed
2 bunches of fresh kale, chopped
2 cans chickpeas, drained
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 TB parsley
1/2 ts dried thyme
1 ts dried oregano
1 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cover. Cook on Low 6-8 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

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