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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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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Ground beef is often on sale and one of its many uses can be for Meat Loaf, an American Classic, that we all know and love! While this may take a little prep time, it can mixed and shaped in a pan, stored in the fridge and ready to go into the oven. The leftovers [...]

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Sliders or mini burgers have become extremely popular. It all started years ago with a restaurant called White Castle. The slyder (White Castle’s trademark name) is a very thin burger fried with reconstituted dried onion and served on a little soft bun. Now those little burgers are available in the freezer section of your local [...]

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Ok, you might be saying what a combination, but I am telling you, the sweet and spicy flavors are quite tasty. Right now, fish fillets are on sale because of Lent, canned black beans, although usually reasonable, are on sale as well. We can’t forget those mangoes that are $1.00. This time saving recipe goes [...]

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Growing up in the sixties and seventies, one regular meal at our house was tuna noodle casserole. I used to make this while my mom worked and have fond memories of this dish. Great comfort food. It required a fair amount of prep of the ingredients and then baking. It’s great when there is time, [...]

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Meatloaf is hard to beat when it comes to making something that everyone will like. This recipe is quick, easy and popular. To cut down on the cooking time, make 8 individual loaves and place them in a 9 x 13 lightly oiled pan. Any leftovers still make great sandwiches! 1  envelope of onion soup [...]

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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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Often we will see a family pack of assorted pork chops on sale for a very decent price, anywhere from $.99 to $1.49 a pound. Because these packages are assorted, the pork chops vary in type and size. This of course, can cause havoc with certain recipes that call specifically for a certain cut of [...]

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