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Macaroni & Tomatoes

1/2 lb. box of your favorite pasta (Seashells, Ziti. or Rotini are good choices!) Put in large pot with approx. 1 1/2-2 qts. of water Cook until tender but slightly firm to bite. About 7-10 min. (pasta will be larger than it was, but not overdone-“mushy”) Depending on your preference, drain part of the water […]

Fruit and Nut Butter Spread

Because I live overseas, it’s almost always cheaper to buy individual ingredients than ready-made products. I was also finding it nearly impossible to find either peanut butter or jam that didn’t have loads of sugar added to them. So I came up with this healthy and frugal alternative. Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw or lightly roasted […]

Juicer Pulp Sweet Bread

Being a frugal person, I can’t bear to throw out all the pulp from my juicer, so one day I tried using it in my regular zucchini bread recipe. It turned out great! Since then, I do it every time with whatever we’ve juiced – carrot, spinach, Chinese broccoli, apple, papaya, zucchini, etc. – and […]

Soup Burgers

I don’t know where this recipe comes from, but we have enjoyed it our entire lives. 1 lb. Ground beef 1 can French onion condensed soup 1-2 tbs flour Quick and simple, brown the beef. Dump in the can of soup. Stir in the flour a little at a time until it is like gravy. […]

Poor Man’s Doughnuts

Take one can of store brand buttermilk biscuits, separate them. Gently flatten slightly. Using a doughnut cutter, cut out the holes. Fry in oil in a frying pan watching closely as they fry quickly. Either shake in cinnamon sugar or let the kids frost and decorate. Best eaten warm…… Disclosure: Some of the links below […]

Paupers Dinner

2 cans baked beans 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (Or Karo Syrup or Molasses) 1/4 cup brown sugar (could use white sugar or diet sugar) 3 or 4 slices of bacon if you have it. Mix all ingredients except bacon together and put in baking pan. Lay bacon across the stop. Bake at 350 for 1 […]

Crispy Fiesta Drumsticks

I came up with this recipe because drumsticks are always on sale at my local supermarket. This is not only a cheaper & meatier alternative to deep-fried hot wings, because it is baked, it is healthier too. 1 dozen chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 1 envelope taco seasoning (or low-salt taco seasoning) […]

Crock Pot Chicken

Place 3 balls of aluminum foil in bottom of crock pot. This lets the juices drain from the chicken. Place a whole 3-4lb. chicken on the foil after washing it. Slice an onion and place on and around the chicken for flavor. Drop 12 – 15 drops of Texas Pete or hot sauce on the […]

Homemade Rice-a-roni

3 Tbs. butter or margarine 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (or any meat that is on sale!) 1 Lg onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) 2 Garlic clove, crushed 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp. salt Fresh cilantro or parsley(optional) Melt butter in […]

Lentil Sloppy Joes

This protein-rich dinner is my “no-brainer:” fast, easy, filling, and something I know the whole family will eat willingly. Cook lentils according to package directions. Once the lentils are cooked, add directly to the sauce pan the following ingredients: 2 parts ketchup 1 part prepared mustard 1 part worchestershire sauce Mix well, serve on buttered […]

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

2 10 oz pkgs chop broccoli, cooked 4 – 6 Cups cooked chicken, diced 6 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour Salt & pepper 3 Cup milk 1/2 Cup mayo 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 Cup bread crumbs Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9 x 13 baking […]

Chicken Thighs With Barley

2 Tbsp margarine 12 oz sliced fresh mushrooms or 2-4 oz cans mushrooms 3 Cup chicken broth 1 1/2 Cup barley 12 chicken thighs, skin & fat removed Melt margarine in dutch oven over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and stir fry 5-6 minutes.(can skip this step if using canned) Stir in broth & barley. […]

6 Week Bran Muffins

1 (15 oz.) Raisin Bran or Plan box of bran 3 C. sugar 5 C. Plain All Purpose flour 5 tsp. Soda 2 tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 C. oil 1 Qt. of buttermilk Mix all ingredients together. Place it in your nice BIG bowl and put in the frige. Take out what you need […]

Whole Grain Cereal

To make an entire crockpot full of wholesome and filling hot cereal. Choose a variety of different whole grains at your healthfood store. eg pearled barley, brown rice, whole groats, quinoa,buckwheat, etc, . Spray the inside of your crockpot with Pam and add 8 one third cup portions of the grains you choose. I like […]

Beef Tips Over Rice

I got this recipe from a friend I think and it quickly became a family favorite. Of course I changed it up as I do every recipe so this is based on a recipe that I got from someone else but I changed it up. 1-2 lbs. stew meat (normally you can get this for […]

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