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  • Soup from Leftovers

    Soup from Leftovers

    I made a soup tonight from bits and pieces and it turned out quite good. I had a tub of some leftover frozen squash and corn and lima beans in the freezer, which I incorporated. I had also frozen some leftover tortellini one night, thinking it would be good in soup.  When I make chicken…

  • What to do with leftover bread?

    Nice article here at sfgate on what to do with leftover bread.

  • Sweet Potato Recipe Contest

    North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission is holding a sweet potato recipe contest.  I’ve made sweet potato fries before, but mostly I just bake them and eat them. Don’t think I’ll win the contest with that idea though!

  • Oven Baked French Fries Redux

    I made these oven baked French fries again tonight, along with the aioli like sauce.  I watched them a bit closer and stirred twice rather than just once. They came out fantastic.  I used some of the JoJo Potato Seasoning I’d been sent as a sample a while back and the fries were fantastic. Served…

  • 100 Food Blogs and Sites for Frugal Cooking

    Of course I’m biased because they have my blog listed, but there are some other great blogs here as well. Go explore these frugal food blogs!