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cantaloupe

Sausage Eggwiches

October 14, 2009

A little deep freezer CRISIS! Resulting in a delicious “breakfast for dinner”!

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Caramel Apple Breakfast Casserole

October 9, 2009

Diced caramel-y apples baked into a breakfast casserole…tasty. Very tasty.

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Tomato Basil Quiche – $5 Dinner Challenge

July 27, 2009

“Egg Pie”…known in the adult world as quiche. A fresh from the garden qiuche that is sure to please any appetite!

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Bean and Cheese Tacos

May 21, 2009

A dinner you could have for breakfast or lunch! A healthier version of my latest breakfast taco “craving”!

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Breakfast Tacos

February 24, 2009

Breakfast for dinner is always a frugal option. And one that I tend to forget about!
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Ingredients
10-12 eggs ($1.25)
4-5 small potatoes, peeled and diced ($.50)
1-2 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)
Salt/pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ($.38) Omit if GFCFSF
1 cup salsa ($.50)
8 corn or flour tortillas ($.69) Corn [...]

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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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Taco Macaroni and Cheese

September 6, 2008

A spicy twist on a Kid Favorite!

Ingredients
16 oz elbow macaroni ($.99)
1/2 lb ground beef ($.85)
1/2 chopped onion ($.30)
1 small can tomato sauce (+ can worth water) ($.33)
1 small can Rotel with green chiles ($.62)
1-2 cloves garlic ($.10)
1/4 cup milk ($.10)
S/P
Spices: cilantro, cayenne, cumin, whatever you wish!
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ($.85)
Fresh Fruit: Peach, Watermelon, Canteloupe [...]

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Chili Topped Potatoes

August 28, 2008

Ingredients
4-6 small white potatoes ($1.29)
1/4 lb ground beef ($.45)
1 cup red, black beans (mixed) ($.30)
1 can tomatoes ($.69)
1-2 cloves garlic ($.10)
Chili Powder ($.59)
S/P
1/2 cup shredded cheese ($.42)
1/4 Canteloupe ($.59…or less…I got a whole canteloupe for $1.25 the other day!)
Directions
1. Soak beans in water overnight. Cook beans covered with at least 1″ water for 1.5 – [...]

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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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