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Grilled Turkey, Chutney and Avocado Sandwich
Lunches at home get boring. Leftover this and leftover that. But I have found that an inexpensive George Foreman Grill can do wonders to perk up leftovers by turning them into a nice grilled sandwich like this Grilled Turkey, Chutney and Avocado Sandwich. The possibilities are almost endless once you start scrounging through the refrigerator.…
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Bread Soup aka Ribollita
This bread soup aka ribollita is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up stale bread or leftover stuffing or dressing. The recipe comes from Tamar Adler’s An Everlasting Meal, one of my favorite books to read from and cook from! I used canned cannelini beans but you could use chickpeas or…
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Potato Croquettes from Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Croquettes are one of those things you can make to use up small amounts of leftovers and turn them into something with a different texture so it doesn’t seem like you’re eating leftovers. I made potato croquettes with our leftover mashed potatoes today. They were great with some leftover gravy, although my daughter preferred hers…
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Home Food Storage for Your Pantry, Refrigerator and Freezer
No matter how good a deal you get on something, it’s a waste of money if you throw it out because it went bad before you could use it or got damaged somehow. Getting organized with your home food storage can be a key factor in lowering your food budget. Storing Fresh Herbs I love…
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Cooking on a Budget
Of course, this site is full of recipes for cooking on a budget! Here are some articles I’ve written that will help you more than just a single cheap recipe. First, figure out how much things really cost. Some meats that are cheaper by the pound have fewer servings in each pound so you may…