CheapCooking
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Cleaning your Oven
If you cook, your oven and stove are going to get dirty for sure. My oven is self-cleaning but you have to remove the racks before using the self-cleaning cycle. I just saw this post on cleaning your oven with baking soda and vinegar and think I will try her method on my racks if…
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Israeli Salad | Arabic Salad | Fattoush Salad
I got the idea from this from Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Their version includes buttermilk, which they say is not traditional but sounds good to me, as I love buttermilk based dishes. Alas, I had no buttermilk so made do with a more traditional rendition, using lemon juice, olive oil and parsley. Some recipes call for…
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Two Dipping Sauces
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps were a last-minute addition to the menu so I didn’t have any cabbage or other vegetables to add to the wraps. I think some shredded bok choy or cabbage, shredded carrots or sliced red peppers would be a good addition. I did remember I had some leftover coleslaw so added that…
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Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
I think Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs is the pasta equivalent of stone soup. You might think you don’t have anything to make a sauce but if you’ve got some oil, stale bread or breadcrumbs (I keep some in the freezer), garlic and oregano, you can make a tasty dish. If you’re got a bit of…
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Country Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayonnaise)
Yesterday my youngest came home from college for a quick visit. She hadn’t seen all the home improvements and it was fun to share them with her. She requested her favorite dinner: pulled pork. I also made coleslaw because they seem to go hand in hand to me. I opted for this tangy version with…