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Posted on February 25, 2017 by afrugalspinster

After posting about giving homemade preserves as gifts I had a request for my Peach-Raspberry Jam recipe. 2 cups seedless raspberry puree (from about 4 to 4 1/2 cups raspberries) 2 cups finely chopped peaches 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 … Continue reading →

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New Recipe #4 Zucchini Bread

Posted on February 13, 2017 by afrugalspinster

When the harvest was in full swing last summer I stored 11 packages shredded zucchini. My intention was to use them in my “go-to” recipe for Chocolate Zucchini bread. With my resolution to try 52 new recipes I took advantage of my stockpile to … Continue reading →

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Quick and Tender Homemade Hamburger Buns

Posted on January 6, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I know I said I wouldn’t be getting my 52 recipes from the internet but… I usually buy burger buns, because they aren’t as filling as homemade bread. I like the ones with onion on top. I’ve been hoping to find … Continue reading →

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Dessert & Snacks

Posted on May 16, 2016 by afrugalspinster

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 afrugalspinster

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 afrugalspinster

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 afrugalspinster

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 afrugalspinster

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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Salmon Burgers

Posted on May 9, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Continuing to share the frugal meals I’ve been eating: I used two cans of Salmon from my pantry and made 8 salmon patties (most of them were frozen) I followed the recipe on the Salmon can but IMHO it has so … Continue reading →

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Iced Tea

Posted on April 8, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I’ve  been meaning to do this post for quite some time, but kept forgetting to get my thoughts down. Thanks to Carol who asked why I purchase DaVinci  syrups for being the spark I needed. I grew up in a … Continue reading →

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