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Eggs

Bacon and Egg Quesadillas

October 28, 2008

Ingredients
6 strips of bacon ($.65)
6-8 eggs ($1.05)
1 cup shredded cheese ($.84)
8 Tortillas ($1.09), use natural corn tortillas for gluten free
Salsa ($.25)
2 Pears ($1) Lots of pear sales lately!
Directions
1. Cook bacon in skillet on stove top. Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fats. Pour most of the fat from the skillet.
2. [...]

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Zucchini Omelets

October 14, 2008

This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL [...]

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Almost Cobb Salad

October 4, 2008

Tonight I made “Almost Cobb Salad” for us. The boys ate mostly “toppings” with an attempt at the lettuce. Not the most kid friendly meal, but they didn’t leave the table starving!
I had to cave in on the rolls. Yesterday I nabbed 2 Grands Biscuits that were on sale $1 each and I had a [...]

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Norwegian Rice Pudding

September 30, 2008

Norwegian Rice Pudding
Ingredients
8 Eggs ($.56…eggs were on sale last week after the power outage! Thanks Kroger!)
1/4 cup milk ($.05)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ($.15…cheese has been on sale lately!
2 cup water
1 cup rice ($.30)
1 qt. milk ($.75)
1 t salt, nutmeg, vanilla ($.10)
(Add raisins if you like. We can’t eat them…too high in yeast! [...]

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Blueberry French Toast Bake

September 20, 2008

The bread became very soft after soaking all night!

I don’t like to waste ANY food! I do whatever I can to use food to it’s best and fullest! We had part of a French loaf for the other day that had grown quite hard. I thought I’d try to make a French toast bake, even [...]

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Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos

September 16, 2008

Potato, Egg and Cheese Mixture (It’s great by itself if you don’t have any tortillas!)
Tonight I made Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos at my MIL (mom-in-law)’s house. We are still without power, and will likely not get it back until the weekend.
Because I bought 13 lb of Roma tomatoes ($.65/lb!!!) on Sunday just before [...]

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Bacon and Tomato Omelets

September 10, 2008

Ingredients
1 dozen eggs ($1.25)
1/2 cup milk ($.10)
1 large tomato, diced ($.75)
1/2 package bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces ($1.12)
S/P
1 cup cheese, shredded ($.84)
Melon or other fruit ($.75)
Directions
1. Cook bacon in microwave or skillet until crispy.
2. Whisk eggs with milk, S/P in large bowl. Heat small omelet skillet on high. Coat with a little oil [...]

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Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos

August 30, 2008

Growing up in South Texas, I was a regular customer at Taco Cabana! Can I get a shout out from all you TC lovers? We would go there daily for lunch, and maybe even for dinner the same night. Had to get our “bean and cheese” fix and then enjoy their delicious “tortillas and queso”!
This [...]

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Egg Tortilla Casserole

August 22, 2008

Ingredients
6 tortillas, torn ($.75)
6 eggs ($.79)
1/4 c milk ($.08)
1/2 onion, chopped ($.30 )
1/2 tomato, chopped ($. 55)
1/4 c salsa, green or red ($.25)
handful shredded cheese ($.40)
Cut fruit…melon, peaches, apples, banana ($1.50)
Directions
1. Grease 8×8 baking dish.
2. Place torn tortillas in bottom of dish.
3. Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and milk. Add tomatoes, onions and salsa.
4. Pour egg [...]

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