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 prevent [...]

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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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Stove Top stuffing mix is synonomus with quick and easy cooking. On sale for under $1.00 a box, it makes big family dinners easier and more economical.  If you like to make stuffings from scratch, go for it if time allows. If you like to save time and money, boxed or pre-packaged stuffing mixes are the way to go.  Fall of [...]

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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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This year has been an exceptionally good year for fresh cantaloupe.  This fruit is loaded with vitamins A and C.  A cantaloupe is ripe if the outer rind is no longer green and it is slightly soft.  To peel and  seed, cut a thin slice from one end of the cantaloupe.  Place the flat end on a [...]

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It seems that people who are avocado fans are really avocado fans!  Now, they are readily available for a very decent price like $1.00 each or even less on sale. It wasn’t so long ago, depending on the part of the country you were from, that avocados may have been a sometimes treat or just [...]

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While eggplant season used to only be in summer, we are seeing these amazing vegetables available in our grocery stores now and at incredible prices, sometimes on sale for a $1.00 a piece, which fits nicely into our budgets. Most of us are aware of Eggplant Parmesan, a classic Italian dish. Preparing this dish requires [...]

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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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If you prefer a meatless entree, this soup goes together quickly and is quite satisfying with a salad and some wonderful bread. What I like really like about this recipe is that the main ingredients are staples that you can pick up on sale and keep in your pantry. This is a budget item that [...]

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Strawberries are a bargain right now! One of the favorite fruits of all time; they are on sale regularly at this point. The previous recipe for Simply Sweetened Strawberries is great for a cheesecake, an angel food cake or a pound cake topping or on their own with some whipped cream. However, it’s nice to [...]

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