The long, warm days of summer that keep all of us busy can easily cut into cooking time.  Quick dishes that are tasty are welcome during these hectic months.  I have noticed that deli coleslaw is often on sale for about $1.00 a pound. On its own, it’s good but with a few additional ingredients, you can spruce it up and [...]

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When asparagus is in season, I see it all over for $.99 cents or $1.00 a pound! Traditionally, we know that one way asparagus can be served is steamed with a hollandaise sauce (made with egg yolks, lemon and butter). Roasting is a simpler preparation allowing the wonderful flavor of asparagus to stand on its [...]

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In the last few weeks, I have seen avocados on sale for about a $1.00 each on a regular basis. This week one of our local grocery stores has them for .88 cents each. Now that is a bargain! If you are a guacamole fan like I am, making your own can save quite a [...]

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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are often on sale for a decent price. Many people I know stock up and will have packages in their freezer and use those until they go on sale again, a very smart move on their part. I prefer natural chicken without hormones and antibiotics, the flavor is better and it [...]

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I have always thought of cucumbers as a vegetable, but they are actually a fruit and part of the gourd family with edible seeds. Cucumbers are typically used in salads and as we all know, for making pickles. While they are available all year round, their peak season is May to August. Of course, they [...]

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You may be aware that chicken legs and thighs are typically less expensive than chicken breasts. When natural chicken thighs go on sale for right around a $1.00 a pound, I stock up. While they have a bit more fat than the chicken breasts, they also have a bit more flavor. This recipe is easy [...]

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Boneless Pork Chops have been on sale recently for about $2.99 a pound which is about half of the regular price. These are great simply seasoned and grilled by them selves or with a sauce. In recent years, it has become safe to eat pork that is cooked to medium, 140-145 F. If, however, you [...]

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Regular and Organic Mangoes have been on sale all spring for around a $1.00 a piece and sometimes less. By themselves, when they are ripe, mangoes are delicious. This simple, time saving option offers a little bit of variety and is tasty as a salad or dessert. Feel free to add more dressing if you [...]

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Rice a Roni has been around for years. Recently, they added a pasta line and even more recently added Nature’s Way to both the pasta and rice line. Nature’s way is all natural with no preservatives and no artificial flavors. I am a big fan of natural. My friends will tell you that I like [...]

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Rotisserie Chicken is one of the most popular convenience foods from almost any grocery store. When it is on sale, we all want to take advantage of the bargain. There are a number of different ways to serve this delicious tender chicken. Just to note, I have noticed, depending on the grocery store, the chickens [...]

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