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Category Archives: Recipe
Wicked Thai Soup Recipe
Ingredients – adapted from Taste of Home 2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup very finely chopped onion 1/2 very finely red pepper diced 1 1/2 cups finely sliced mushroom (I omit due to allergy) 4 cups chicken stock 2 chicken breasts … Continue reading
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Posted in Freebies, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Recipe
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Frugal Food: Broccoli Sunflower Seed Salad
This is one of my most favourite salads and it is a fabulous healthy accompaniment to a main meal when you are entertaining! I doubled this recipe for a group of 10 last year, it was by far the most … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Entertaining, Frugal Food, Recipe
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Easy Peasy Cheesy Biscuits
This is perhaps the simplest recipe! I find these are great to have on hand to enjoy with soups and stews,use for lunch with pieces of cheese and fruit and serve when company comes knocking! Okay, all you need are … Continue reading
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Vegetarian/Vegan Easy Brown Lentil Chili
This is such an easy dish which freezes well and is perfect for a quick meal after a long day or a warm weekend lunch! Eat with fresh homemade bread or rolls and a salad (I often serve with garlic … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
Mediterranean Cod
This is such an easy dish and works well with many different types of fish! For a really quick dinner I serve with cous cous (ready in 10 minutes), cooked frozen green beans and a salad! From prep to dinner on … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
Squash Plan
Squash segments with rosemary and brown sugar Roasted chicken and butternut squash soup Savory squash biscuits Roasted acorn squash salad Wild rice with squash, leeks and corn Pappardelle with squash and spinach (no mushrooms due to allergy) Maple glazed tofu … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
Frugal Meal: Sausage Apple Sweet Potato Bake
Mix in a large baking dish 4 decent size sausages cut into pieces (brown them before mixing with ingredients) 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into pieces 3 apples (core removed) and cut into pieces Combine 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon … Continue reading
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Jet Lag/Fizzy Head Soup
On days where life is just too much (kind of like yesterday & today!) I always go to a tried and trusted soup for a bit of soul food! I’ve aptly named this soup jet lag/fizzy head soup because it is … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Getting Healthy, In The Kitchen, Recipe, Repairing Damage
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Cuban (Sopa Cubana) Soup
This is a fabulous veggie dish that is great for relaxed evenings entertaining or a weekend where you are going to mostly be at home and need a healthy, frugal dish to enjoy! Tastes best when served with Cuban music … Continue reading
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