CheapCooking
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Spiced Broccoli, Indian Style
Not traditional Indian food I’m sure, but just as we have access to vegetables from around the world, so do other countries. And it’s fun to see what they do with them. I overcooked these, having let the oil get to hot for a change. (Usually it seems I start cooking before the oil is…
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Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry Recipe
My mom sent me a recipe for this, from which I made my grocery list and menu plan. Then tonight when I set out to start dinner I couldn’t find her recipe! I did find this one from Cooking Light and am thinking it was awfully close to hers so started from there. I know…
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Book Review: Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America’s Cheapest Family
I was sent a review copy of Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America’s Cheapest Family and am pleased to say it is chock-full of good information for those wanting some ideas on how to cut back on their grocery budget. It is not just recipes. In fact, there are hardly any (although there…
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Spiced Peas and Onions from Sara Moulton
I’ve been really enjoying borrowing cookbooks from my library lately. I can check out the brand new ones and decide if they’re worth buying or not. I’ve found two recently that I am very tempted to buy. The first is Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners. I’ve tried a few recipes from it already and they have…
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Contest: “Pastaville” Italian Sausage from Johnson Sausage
The folks over at Johnsonville Sausage sent me some coupons so I could try out their sausage. I haven’t posted a recipe yet but do have some ideas. But anyone can enter this contest. Just submit a recipe using Italian sausage over at their web site. They suggest using one of your favorite recipes and…