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Budget Recipes – Breakfast for Dinner

What’s for dinner tonight? How about breakfast? Most of the types of meals that people typically make for breakfast include ingredients that are less expensive than the foods that you would include in a meal made for dinner. If you pay attention to what is on sale at the grocery store, you can make meals that fit within your budget. There are some people who would say that breakfast is their absolute favorite meal of the day. They like the types of foods that are served for breakfast, and the smells of those foods. These people might be “morning people” … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Picnic Recipes

What would Independence Day be without friends, family and great food? If you are planning to celebrate our nation’s birthday with an outdoor meal and fireworks, then don’t forget to pack the following easy and affordable picnic dishes: BABY RED POTATO SALAD Ingredients: 4 pounds baby red potatoes, washed well and cut into quarters 2 teaspoons salt 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream 1 1/2 to 2 cups mayonnaise 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 stalks celery, diced 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Fourth of July Picnic Foods

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year you can expect even more company than usual at your local park. Competition for prime fireworks viewing spots will be heated, to say the least, but even if you don’t snag the ultimate seat, you can still have a spectacular Independence Day picnic with the following patriotic recipes: PATRIOTIC PASTA SALAD Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package tri-colored spiral pasta, cooked al dente 2 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 cups fresh cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 cup red onion, … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Picnic Recipes

Picnics are an essential part of summer. After all, there’s nothing quite like sharing a great meal in the great outdoors. Picnics can range from extravagant affairs with tents and gourmet selections to simple sandwiches shared in your own backyard. Personally, I prefer the latter, especially if I am the one creating the outdoor feast. If you are looking for some quick and easy items to make for your next summer picnic, consider the following: EASY VEGGIE WRAP Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons fresh dill 1 teaspoon garlic salt Spinach tortilla wrap Fresh … Continue reading →

Finger Lickin’ Good Summer Recipes

Corn on the cob, watermelon, hamburgers, and hot dogs are some of summer’s tastiest no-utensils-needed foods. The hands-on favorites are simple to eat and make clean up even easier. The following recipes are some of my family’s finger lickin’ favorites. All that’s required to eat them are clean hands and a healthy appetite. EGG IN THE MIDDLE PIZZA Ingredients: 1 (12-inch) unbaked pizza crust 4 ounces shredded Gouda cheese 4 ounces shredded Havarti cheese 4 ounces goat cheese 8 slices of prosciutto 8 fresh morel mushrooms 12 spears fresh asparagus, blanched and grilled 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved … Continue reading →

Patriotic Recipes

Happy Memorial Day! We’ve got one more day of grillin’ and chillin’ before most of us head back to work and school. However, it’s important to remember the reason why we are afforded this break from our daily grind. The Memorial Day holiday is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our service men and women, in the pursuit to keep our freedoms secure. So why not commemorate the day by making dishes that feature the colors of our country—-red, white and blue. Here are a few recipes to get you started: FLAG DESSERT Ingredients: 1 tube refrigerated … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Family Potluck Recipes

Hail, hail the long Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Time to gather the family and celebrate the start of the summer season. If you are hosting a holiday potluck or have scored an invitation to one, then consider the following simple recipes that can be made ahead of time and are tailored to please large groups: BAKED ITALIAN FEAST Ingredients: 1 pound penne, cooked al dente 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, cooked, and crumbled 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups crushed canned tomatoes 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 4 … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Recipes to Feed the Masses

With the economy in the dumpster, many families are choosing to stick close to home this Memorial Day weekend. For some that means hosting relatives and friends at a holiday potluck or simply inviting neighbors over for a casual cookout. If you are opening your door to friends and family this weekend, consider treating them to the following dishes that are tailored to feed the masses: EASY EGG BAKE Ingredients: 1 (32-ounce) package country style hash brown potatoes, thawed slightly 1 pound pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Picnic Recipes

The long Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away. Time to get out the grill and start cooking up your favorite summertime treats. If you are looking for the perfect dishes to prepare for a holiday weekend potluck or picnic, check out the following recipes: GRILLED SODA POP PORK TENDERLOIN Ingredients: 2 cups of ginger ale 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic Pork Tenderloin Directions: Mix all ingredients. Place two tenderloins in plastic bag. Marinate tenderloins for 2 to 6 hours. Remove pork from marinade and grill until tenderloins reach an internal … Continue reading →

Easy Post-Holiday Recipes

How did you spend your Easter? Did you slave away cooking a holiday feast for an army of family and friends? If so, then you likely have no desire to spend a ton of time in the kitchen today. If you single handily put together a multi-course Easter extravaganza, then you shouldn’t have to break a sweat today. Instead, consider making the following super-easy recipes. They will allow you to put a homemade meal on the table without having to strap yourself back to the stove: CROCK POT BRATWURSTS Ingredients: 12 fresh bratwursts 2 tablespoons butter 1 red bell pepper, … Continue reading →