Now that the holidays are over, something light and flavorful is always a good option.  I have noticed that Rotel Tomatoes are available for around $1.00 a can and a lot of times less.  This is the quintessential pantry item that can produce quick and easy dishes loaded with flavor.  This recipe was inspired by [...]

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  Raspberries are available right now for 1.00 or less per pint.  You simply need to refrigerate and rinse before using, no slicing or prep needed. This delicious low maintenence fruit is quick, convenient and full of vitamin C and antioxidants as well as fiber.  They are also high in ellagic acid, which is a compound  that may help [...]

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   I am seeing grapefruit for around 50 cents a pound in our local grocery stores, even organic grapefruit is available for around $1.00 a pound. For some reason, this is a very good year for grapefruit.  They are both flavorful and plentiful which is reflected in the cost.   This winter citrus is of course full of vitamin [...]

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We may all know zucchini as a vegetable.  However,  botanically, it is actually a fruit which may be surprising to a lot of us.  A good source of  vitamin A, potassium, folate, and manganese, it is a healthy option. Predominately available in the late summer and early fall, I am still seeing this for under $1.00 a pound in our [...]

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  One of our local grocery stores had bone-in chicken breast halves on sale recently for $.99 a pound.  I am sure many, like myself, bought a few packages and put them in the freezer.   That kind of a deal is hard to beat!  Chicken cooked on the bone always has more flavor.   The following recipe is a version [...]

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  Fall is apple season!  The new crop is in!  And for some reason, cooked apples and cinnamon along with the cooling weather are a winning combination.   Braeburn, Fuji, Honey Crisp are all great varieties that are on sale for about $1.00 a pound  throughout the season and work well with this easy preparation.   Look for firm apples without bruises or blemishes.  Store [...]

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I don’t remember getting fresh raspberries as easily growing up but now they are readily available and for bargain prices too!  With all of the nutitional benefits of these delicious berries, adding the fact that they are on sale for $1.00 to $1.25 per pint, it’s nice to have a few quick and easy serving options.  This combination sprinkled with [...]

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  In the news for the last few years, we have heard repeatedly that blueberries are a super food, high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and diseases associated with aging. Anthocyanin, what gives blueberries their color, is thought to be responsible for these [...]

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    Growing up,  I  remember a version of this recipe during the summer.  It was very light and refreshing with the delicious combination of crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, tuna, sweet grapes and cantaloupe. I have always liked it and made it recently with seasonal cantaloupe and grapes on sale.  This works well for a light supper or lunch.  There is [...]

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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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