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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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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Fall has come to many parts of the country with cooler weather.  For some reason, cinnamon and spice flavors are more desirable especially when it comes to desserts.  Cake mixes and canned pumpkin on sale inspired this simple, light Pumpkin Spice Cake. Many of you may have had or have a favorite homemade pumpkin cake, bread or [...]

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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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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 at [...]

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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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You might have second thoughts about the combination of tuna and tomatoes but trust me, it is good.  Deli macaroni salad is the quick and easy base for this recipe.  When it is on sale for $1.00 a pound, it can be a real bargain.  Adding canned tuna and fresh chopped tomatoes with some seasonings [...]

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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 health [...]

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