Sloppy Joes

Makes 24 servings 3 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2) 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 (26 1/2-ounce) can sloppy joe sauce 24 hamburger buns Cook turkey and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until […]

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Zesty Roasted Chicken with Potatoes

Makes 6 servings 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 3/40 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 tablespoons Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pound new potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges Chopped fresh chives, if desired Heat oven to 350°. Line […]

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Hot Dog Casserole

Makes 4 servings 1 1/3 cups instant potato flakes or dry mashed potato mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon instant dried minced onion 2 teaspoons mustard 4 to 6 hot dogs Heat […]

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Pasta with Peas and Eggs

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen tiny peas, partially thawed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 pound spaghetti or linguine, broken into 2-inch lengths Pour the oil into a skillet large enough to hold the pasta. […]

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Lemon Pepper Steak

Makes 4 servings 4 T-bone or New York strip beef steaks (1 inch thick) Lemon pepper seasoning to taste Sprinkle steaks with lemon pepper. Broil in a preheated broiler 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes per side or until the steaks reach desired doneness. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]

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Frugal Stove Scrub

No matter what I cook, I always have a “ring” of leftovers..you know that stuff that gets under the metal rings of your electric stove burners? After the stove cools, I take my baking soda and sprinkle it over the spill and then just scrub. I don’t add water to the baking soda…it works like […]

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Cleaning the tub floor

I have tried everything to get the textured bottom of my fiberglass tub clean and nothing works. Does anyone know of anything that will work? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Christmas Cookies with Dried Fruit

I had a recipie for christmas cookies that had dates, nuts, candied cherries, flour, and rest of the normal stuff. I would love to have this recipie, i’ve tried using chocolate chip dough but it just didn’t turn out good, got any ideas? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]

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Frugal Homemade Bench Spray

Hi instead of purchasing bench spray I use 1/2 spray bottle of white vinegar about 4 large lemons squeezed and sieved then top up bottle with water and shake Omit lemons if you dont have surplus to use eg. lemon tree! You can use a few drops of frangrance oil. Vinegar smell disappears in a […]

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Shop Once A Month

My friend and I always said to each other if you want to save STAY OUT OF THE STORES. We buy once a month and make do with that. It works if you take a list and buy nothing else unless something you use all the time is on sale. Carolyn Page Highly Recommended – […]

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Oil Spray Bottle

when I am cooking and need a little something on the frying pan I put some extra lite oil on a small spray bottle and spray just a little and not adding a lot of calories to my food. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 per month. […]

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Less Bacon Shrinkage

Another tip to keep bacon from shrinking is to dredge it in flour before frying – it comes out with a crispy coating and there is less shrinkage!! I have been doing this for years. For variation, I sometimes add black pepper to the flour for an added zing! Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama […]

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Homemade coffee creamers

I love the flavored coffee creamers, but can no longer afford to buy them. I’m looking for some recipes (preferably sugar-free) for some tried and true yummy coffee creamers. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]

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