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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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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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 no hot oven [...]

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The long, warm days of summer that keep all of us busy can easily cut into cooking time.  Quick dishes that are tasty are welcome during these hectic months.  I have noticed that deli coleslaw is often on sale for about $1.00 a pound. On its own, it’s good but with a few additional ingredients, you can spruce it up and [...]

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I have always thought of cucumbers as a vegetable, but they are actually a fruit and part of the gourd family with edible seeds. Cucumbers are typically used in salads and as we all know, for making pickles. While they are available all year round, their peak season is May to August. Of course, they [...]

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Regular and Organic Mangoes have been on sale all spring for around a $1.00 a piece and sometimes less. By themselves, when they are ripe, mangoes are delicious. This simple, time saving option offers a little bit of variety and is tasty as a salad or dessert. Feel free to add more dressing if you [...]

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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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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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