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Mexican Menu

Unless you are eating off the value menu at Taco Bell (and sometimes even if you are) a run to the border can really add up, especially if you are trying to feed an entire family of hungry chalupa fans. The next time your clan gets a craving for Mexican food, consider saving some dough and making a spicy feast in your own kitchen. Here are some quick and easy recipes to get you started: SPICY TACO SOUP Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 cup … Continue reading →

Doritos for Dinner

When I was kid one of my favorite dishes was my mom’s tuna casserole topped with crushed potato chips. Obviously, the thrill of getting to devour potato chips for dinner was what made the dish so memorable. The crunchy, salty topping also provided incentive to eat the mush that sat under it. So imagine my jubilation when my mom recently handed me a recipe for a dinner entrée that called for Doritos. If you are looking for a way to bring new life to an ordinary chicken dish this is it. The recipe’s star ingredient is a bag of Doritos; … Continue reading →

Cheap Snacks

Let’s face it, you have to have snacks now and then. Every frugal shopping expert will tell you to avoid the snack aisle when grocery shopping, because you’ll end up spending too much money on junk food instead of on good food. The empty calories aren’t great either, but hey, we all need to crunch once in a while. Sure, you can crunch on fresh veggies and other healthy stuff, but who doesn’t like a good crispy, salty chip, puff, or pretzel occasionally? This is a good time of year to give in to the urge. Snacks are usually on … Continue reading →

How to Get the Best Tortilla Chips at the Cheapest Prices

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Maybe buying great restaurant-quality tortilla chips for a good deal isn’t your top priority. But for those of you who like Mexican food as much as I do, you’re going to want to know where to get really good bag of tortilla chips for the best bargain–and it might be from the place that you least expect. My Story My husband and I are big fans of chips and salsa. Last year we found out that a neighboring city hosts a “Salsa Challenge” each year. We were excited beyond all reason. The event was awesome–with over 70 different vendors all … Continue reading →