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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

November 19, 2009

I have really enjoyed experimenting with butternut squash recipes this year!

This one is a keeper!  A fantabulous side dish!
Ingredients
1 large butternut squash (about 2-3 pounds) ($1.50)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ($.10)
1/4 cup maple syrup (free – $1)
Few dashes each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice ($.15)
Directions
1. Chop off the stem and bottom of the [...]

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Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions

October 28, 2009

So many colors and so many flavors in this meal…we really enjoyed this dinner!!!

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How to Roast Pumpkin and Squash Seeds

October 23, 2009

Roasting pumpkin and squash seeds is quick and easy! Just roast alongside whatever else you’ve got roasting in the oven! Plus, there are so many “flavors” you can sprinkle on them before roasting!!! What’s your favorite?

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Baked Italian Chicken

October 6, 2009

How much do you feed your kids? How much do they eat? I’ve got answers…in the form of pictures!!! For dinner tonight…Baked Italian Chicken with Brown Rice, Peas and Squash.

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Beefy Mac Soup – $5 Dinner Challenge

October 5, 2009

Warm up your tummy with this simple and hearty soup! Just toss it all into a pot and simmer!

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Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins

September 21, 2009

A light and delicious muffin…perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go!

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How to Bake Butternut Squash

September 17, 2009

A quick guide to the best baked butternut squash ever!

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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

October 29, 2008

Stouffer’s has nothing on this yummy homemade favorite!
Ingredients
1 box elbow noodles ($.97), use rice pasta for GF variety
3 T butter ($.25)
3 T flour ($.02)
1-2 cups milk ($.35)
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ($1.25)
Salt and pepper
Leftover butternut squash, cooked and mashed (Free!)
1 large zucchini ($.09) Catch that! $.09 Went to my favorite farmer’s market today to [...]

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup and Baked Chicken

October 27, 2008

A delicious and nutritious fall soup! I borrowed and slightly modified this recipe! I added apple juice in with the broth and it gave the soup just enough extra sweetness!

Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Thighs ($1.85)
1/8 cup Olive Oil Dressing ($.10)
1 large Butternut Squash ($.69) Thanks Aldi!
2 T butter ($.10)
1 small onion ($.20)
1 celery stalk ($.05)
2 small [...]

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Tomato Roasted Pork with Orzo and Squash

October 16, 2008

READER QUESTIONS
How do you plan a menu a month ahead and still get all the deals on those foods-don’t ads come out a week at a time?
Stockpile! I have a freezer stocked full of meat, chicken and pork that I have bought at its lowest price. Example: I bought 4 packages of boneless, skinless chicken [...]

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