Category Archives: Recipe

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 cup butter (at room temp) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp wheat germ 3/4 cups coconut 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking … Continue reading →

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Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

This is a great, frugal family meal after a long day, especially when the evenings cool down! Ingredients 1/2 medium cabbage Meat layer: 1 1/4 lb ground beef, 1/4 c grated onion, 1 egg beaten, 1/2 c uncooked rice, 1 … Continue reading →

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Five Day Menu Plan

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

This week, I’m focusing on a bit of detoxing, so food should be interesting! Breakfasts: Yogurt with cut up pears, blueberries, dried cranberries, almonds & peanut butter, with a spinach smoothie x 2 Blueberry smoothie with rye toast & almond butter x 1 … Continue reading →

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Healthier Peanut Butter Crackle Top Cookies

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

You will need: 3/4 cup margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Free Rachel Allen Book!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

Kerrygold is giving away a free recipe e-book (for the first 100,000 people) from Rachel Allen, who is one of my all time favourite chefs! Go to this website to download! Enter the pin: KGLD-0319-2010-RACB This is actually the perfect St … Continue reading →

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The week in food…

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Determined this week to eat the right food and exercise (ahem – even though I can’t get to my gym or pool without walking 1.5 hours each way! lol) Breakfasts: greek yoghurt, almond butter, grapes, apple & pear spread, flax … Continue reading →

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Best Ever Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

Last night I was entertaining friends and was searching for a veggie recipe that would impress even the most carnivorous of eaters! As of late I’ve been very eager to begin the process of significantly cutting back on meat – … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Suppers – Three bean stew

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

This is such a simple meal – from start of prep until cooked and ready to eat – less than 30 minutes! It is a fabulous alternative to eating out when in a rush and very frugal too! Recipe can be … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Wednesdays

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

This recipe isn’t made in the slow cooker, but it’s that good I just had to share it. As you can see, I’m a stickler for rules 2 tablespoons Olive oil  (for saute) 1 x 6 ounce can of corn … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Saves The Day

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

I’m currently in a season of life where making meals is a bit of a larger endeavor! Four adults, with one working man to feed each day, is throwing the food budget into disarray! On top of that, I’m utterly exhausted … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe | 23 Comments