From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Sunday Coupon Preview – January 31st

January 30, 2010

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Want a sneak peak at what coupons are in this Sunday’s paper?
Coming tomorrow…Smart Source, plus Red Plum…same as [...]

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Upcoming Cookbook Signings – Dallas, Houston, San Antonio

January 29, 2010

UPDATED!!! Time change for Houston Cookbook Signing

I wanted to remind everyone of the cookbook signings that I have coming up in February!!!

Cincinnati: Tuesday, February 2nd, 7-9 pm
Nashville: Thursday, February 4th, 7-9 pm
Fort Worth: Saturday, February 13th, 2-4 pm
Houston: Monday, February 15th, 6-8 pm
San Antonio: Wednesday, February 17th, 7-9 pm

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Raspberry Chocolate Chip Brownies

January 29, 2010

It’s not my fault. It’s not!
I am a chocoholic. And I need a support group!
So who’s fault is it…perhaps the fault of the market where I found these raspberry chips. Perhaps the fault of this beautiful post of Jenny’s that I stumbled upon. Perhaps the fault of all the Valentine’s Day chocolate that is EVERYWHERE. [...]

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Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans

January 28, 2010

At this point, we’re just throwing things together…a little of this from the freezer with a little of that from the pantry! But I must say…this is a WINNER!!!
(You know it’s a winner when you arrive at the dinner table half full because you’ve been sneaking bites from the skillet!)
Video Disclaimers

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Maple Pecan Oatmeal

January 28, 2010

As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal…inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I’ve seen at the store.
But I guarantee this tastes better!!!
I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays…and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)…and some marked down oats [...]

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Jalapeno Chicken Bake

January 27, 2010

The Pantry Challenge continues…Tonight’s “throw together” is the Jalapeno Chicken Bake!
Le Ingredients.

Nothing fancy…just a can of Zesty Jalapeno Diced Tomatoes, some spices and chicken…but it was a HIT at our table!
Ingredients
1.2 lb. package chicken tenderloins ($2.27)
1 tsp garlic powder ($.05)
Salt and Pepper, couple dashes
1 can Zesty Jalapeno diced tomatoes ($.29)
2 large broccoli heads ($.50) Bought [...]

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Kroger Shopping Trip – January 25

January 27, 2010

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Firecracker Salmon – FAIL

January 26, 2010

Operator fail.
Chef fail.
I shall explain! This is the other salmon that I bought when on sale for $2.99/lb. I immediately added the marinade, wrapped it up in foil, put it into a plastic freezer baggie and froze it.
Operator fail. I forgot to mark which side of the salmon was “up” before freezing it.
Chef fail. I [...]

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Pantry Challenge – Lunches

January 26, 2010

For me, lunchtime on a pantry challenge has been the most challenging. But I managed to come up with a delicious and simple salad, using up the $.69 bag of lettuce I bought last week!

Canned mandarin oranges
Slivered Almonds
Italian dressing

There you have it…a simple, delicious and nutritious lunch from the pantry!
Other lunches we have enjoyed using [...]

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