Category Archives: cooking

Pantry Challenge Update

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

Readers, Thanks for watching as I eat down the stockpile of foods in my pantry and freezer. If I weren’t reporting to you on a regular basis I wouldn’t be as mindful of accomplishing my goal. I did finally empty, … Continue reading →

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Progress Report II

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

I’ve yet to inventory my chest freezer. Something about digging through piles of frozen food on a winter day just isn’t that appealing to me. Nonetheless I am working my way through the pantry and freezer compartment of the fridge. … Continue reading →

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Dessert & Snacks

Posted on May 16, 2016 by

I just had to retire my white slacks. As a fashionista (NOT) I only wear my white pants in the spring and summer. I dug them out of the back of the closet to wear last Sunday and I could … Continue reading →

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Oven Chicken Fricassee

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

This is another recipe from Good Food on a Budget. Oven Chicken Fricassee 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 2 1/2-3# chicken, cut up 2 tablespoons butter 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) cream of mushroom soup … Continue reading →

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15 Minute Creamy Fettuccini

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

I substituted spaghetti for the fettuccini (because that’s what was in the pantry) and added broccoli, carrots and snow peas. So I guess it would be better to call this 15 minute creamy spaghetti with mixed vegetables. 15 Minute Creamy … Continue reading →

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Ham Vegetable Casserole

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

I started buying Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks almost as soon as I began thrifting. I have quite a collection and many of my favorite recipes come from them. Today’s Ham and Vegetable Casserole has a gold star pasted next … Continue reading →

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Taco Meat

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

When I photographed my groceries I omitted 5 pounds of hamburger. I froze half of it for future use and made taco meat with the rest. Usually I use Betty Crocker’s taco recipe but I found a Costco sized package … Continue reading →

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