CheapCooking
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Packing Healthy Lunches on the Cheap
Packing a lunch to take to work or school can save you tons of money (and be healthier), but I sometimes run out of ideas and just get tired of “leftovers” that are the same as dinner. My teen has taken lunch to school every day this school year, except about half a dozen times,…
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Meatball Sandwiches
My youngest requested meatball sandwiches for dinner. I had some meatballs in the freezer. I like to make them up on a weekend and then flash freeze the extras so I can pull out a few when needed for quick dinners like this or to throw in some soup (see meatball, pasta and spinach soup). …
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Pizza Dough in the Food Processor
I love pizza. Just putting that out there. And I love delivered pizza the best. The hot ovens really do make a better pizza to my tastes, but the $$$! Some places here have a delivery charge and you have to tip the drivers at least… I do still frequently order pizza on Friday nights…
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Totally Simple Green Beans Recipe
Looking for an easy side dish? I made this from the big 2 pound pack of fresh French green beans at Costco. I used about 1/2 a pound in this recipe and it probably was about 2-3 servings, depending on how much you like green beans and what else you’re serving. I’m not a black…
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How to Cook Artichokes in Water
I go for the ultra simple method of cooking artichokes, basically simmering in water for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the artichoke. There is a bit of prep work first. Trim the stem off the bottom of the artichoke, including just the barest bit of the bottom of the leaves. Trim about 1/2…