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Sweet and Sour Little Onions
Every Thanksgiving my mother makes creamed onions, which are delicious and a wonderful treat. But heavy. I saw this recipe for sweet and sour onions in Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy and thought they might be a healthier alternative. I made them last night and let me just say they are not just…
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Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Tomato
The intersection of seasons makes for interesting menus sometimes. Last night, I was torn between summer food (BLTs) and winter food (grilled cheese with tomato soup) so I combined them.
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Easy Pork Chops with Mushroom “Gravy”
Last night I had pork chops to cook and felt like something gravy-like with mashed potatoes. I was also watching the debates so wanted to make something that didn’t take a lot of attention in the kitchen. I remembered this old dish for pork chops with mushroom “gravy” I used to make when the girls…
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Homemade Granola
Making homemade granola is certainly much cheaper than the boxes at the grocery store. Plus you can add any dried fruit you like and flavor it as desired. If you want to make a smaller recipe, try this Small Batch Granola, which will make about a quart and so fits nicely in a quart mason jar…
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The Quick Start Guide to Saving Money on Food
When you run into a month where there are “more days than money” here are some quick tips to help you cut back on your grocery bill. Make an inventory of what you have on hand Look in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. Make a list of every meal you can make without buying anything.…