This is soooo sinfully good and I love the small ingredient list. You can substitute chocolate chips for the squares- just look at the listed ounces and estimate 1o ounces of that number. Most average size bags are 12 ounces so you would use 5/6 of the bag. Read more
Originally posted 2009-03-01 23:25:26.
Yum, Yum, Yum. This makes a lot so you can easily cut it in half, but I usually choose to make the whole batch and have leftovers. I start with dried beans because they are cheaper, but if you have canned or prefer the convenience of course that is fine. Just skip the 40 minute simmer. Read more
Originally posted 2009-02-15 12:35:47.
I have seen a lot of recipes for this particular dish, but I think this is the best one (ha!) and it is sooooo delicious. Not exactly a diet recipe, but worth the indulgence. I make these maybe twice a year. They are fantastic with baked ham. Read more
Originally posted 2008-10-17 16:21:31.
Ham and Beans is truly a humble food, but I love it. So simple, so nutritious, and so easy. Old-fashioned goodness. Read more
Originally posted 2009-01-20 20:20:36.
I found this recipe in Deborah Madison’s wonderful Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone. I have tweaked it just a bit to make it a little cheaper- even though spaghetti and tomato sauce is one of those things that just makes sense for cheap eats. I make this when roma tomatoes are on sale. It’s a little more special than regular marinara and because of the great flavor from roasting you will not miss the meat you might regularly put into your spaghetti sauce. Read more
Originally posted 2008-10-27 14:44:51.
This is like a grilled cheese that is baked. The custard poured over makes the sandwich fluffy after its little stint in the oven and adds a great depth of flavor. I have made this with milder cheeses and its still good, but its even better with cheese that has more personality. You can add meat to the middle if you like as well, and I have even had success using tuna. One important thing to the success of this easy dish is to make sure it is not undercooked or overcooked. Undercooked is too mushy and overcooked is too dry. When the top is golden brown and it has puffed sufficiently- its ready! Read more
Originally posted 2009-03-09 16:55:29.
I really like this dish and it fits my criteria for a great meal. Vegetables? Check. Fast? Check. Easy? Check. I found this recipe in More With Less by Doris Longacre (FANTASTIC cookbook) and have found so many recipes I can use over and over. I have a lot of pasta recipes but this is the one that is both very healthy and very delicious. Read more
Originally posted 2009-02-13 12:29:20.
You really don’t need a box mix to make great pancakes, in fact, I dare say you will like the homemade kind even better. These are dirt cheap too. Pancakes are a wonderfully cheap and tasty meal. My favorite dinners growing up were when we had “breakfast” for dinner. Here is a great, basic pancake recipe. Double or triple recipe to serve more if you need to. Read more
Originally posted 2009-03-05 00:53:18.
If we are going by numbers consumed, burgers are my favorite food. A great new twist.
Confession time. I actually like those boxed dinners ( look how cute their little hand guy is:) and look for them on sale. I guess its the no-brain-work-involved aspect of it. However, I just tried a homemade version that actually tastes great and Read more
A delicious and cheap snack. I buy the popcorn in bulk and its much less expensive than the microwave kind. I sometimes make this with less sugar and it’s still delicious! Try to save some for others, but I won’t judge if you can’t. Read more
I am a huge toffee lover and these are completely to die for. If you are looking at this recipe and you love toffee- you have to try it. It’s your destiny. It is cheap and easy, kinda like everything here, and you will probably hate me for introducing you to it. Read more