CheapCooking
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Lost Recipes – A New Cookbook
I wasn’t supposed to be buying any cookbooks today. But my kids had gift certificates (Christmas presents from a neighbor) to spend at our local downtown bookstore and it was a lovely day outside, so we went downtown to stroll around and check out the books. The danger is that while they were browsing, I…
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More Easy Bean Dress-Ups
The same friend who showed me his easy black bean dress-up came over tonight for some barbecued burgers–and forgot the baked beans he was going to bring. I rummaged through the pantry looking for a substitute and pulled out a can of small white beans. Another friend had long ago taught me these were an…
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Fajitas
I had some round steak I’d pulled out of the freezer and decided to make some fajitas. Before the steak had thawed completely, I sliced it into thin pieces. It’s much easier to slice meat thinly when it’s partially frozen. I made a marinade: 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1tsp sugar 1/2…
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Dressed Up Black Beans
A friend just taught me a great easy way to dress up a can of black beans. Saute a half cup or so of sliced or chopped onions very slowly until caramelized. Then add the can of black beans (without draining them) and mix it all up. Simmer slowly until the liquid has dissipated and…
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Cheap Magazines
Just found this site for cheap magazines while I was reading Cooking with Amy. I have not yet ordered through it but the prices sure look great! I’ve let almost all my magazine subscriptions lapse. I have a love/hate relationship with magazines and was being overwhelmed with them when I did not feel like reading.…