Who doesn’t like tacos?  Well, there might be a few people, but, for the most part, burritos, enchiladas, chili with beef or chicken have almost become mainstays in the American diet. We love the spices and the combination of flavors. It’s kind of like comfort food with a kick.  The following recipe combines ground beef, turkey or chicken with your favorite boxed [...]

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Boxed mac and cheese is an easy way to save both time and money.  We can stock up when it is on sale and keep it in the pantry.  The noodle variations are great but sometimes a little extra flavor from additional ingredients help this budget meal taste a bit more expensive than it actually is.  Classic combinations [...]

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This mac and cheese recipe has a bit of a kick to it. The combination with smoky, spicy peppers offers a bit of variety from everyday boxed mac and cheese.  It is fun served with your favorite grilled chicken or pork or on its own.  Chipotle peppers have gained popularity in the last few years.  A lot of [...]

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The combination of ham or Canadian bacon, pineapple and green peppers on a pizza has been a favorite of mine for years. In this version of mac and cheese, the flavors work very well, you won’t see the pineapple but you will taste it and the crunch from the green peppers is a great contrast. [...]

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In the last few years, mac & cheese has become tremendously popular. Chefs all over the country are adding high end ingredients to this All American Classic. I have seen gorgonzola and bacon mac & cheese, lobster mac & cheese, it goes on and on. Now, more than ever, we have become cost conscious. We [...]

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Eggs are on sale on a regular basis. They are always a great way to stretch your food dollars. This crustless quiche is light and flavorful. It goes together quickly and reheats beautifully in the microwave. It also freezes well, so feel free to double the batch and have an extra quiche on hand. Delicious [...]

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It seems that this simple peasant dish has been getting a lot of attention lately. Eggs are on sale regularly and are the main economical ingredient in this dish. A frittata is an Italian omelet that has its ingredients mixed right in with the eggs. It is cooked over low heat and may be finished [...]

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