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Make Your Own Freezer Meal Kits

Make Your Own Freezer Meal Kits by Penny Hawkins

Italian Chicken and PastaHave you ever purchased one of those frozen mealkits from the store? They sure are fast and easy…just toss the contents in alarge skillet with some water, bring to a boil and then simmer, and dinner isdone in about 20 minutes. Couldn’t be easier right? But there are alsodrawbacks to these convenient kits.…

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Muffins Make Back-To-School Mornings Delicious

Muffins Make Back-To-School Mornings Delicious by Penny Hawkins

Whilesome kids in our area have already started back-to-school, for most familiesthe countdown to the end of summer vacation has just begun. And while kids maybe sad about the end of summer, many parents view the approach ofback-to-school time with equal amounts of anticipation and dread. Why? Because whileit means settling back into…

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Save money and time with these double-duty recipes

Save money and time with these double-duty recipes by Penny Hawkins

PagesSave money and time with these double-duty recipesWhenthe mornings start to get cooler and autumn is right around the corner, don’tyou find your thoughts turning towards comfort food? You know… dishes like soups,chili, meatloaf and pot roast? Here at $2 Dinners we love a good pot roast, butlet’s face it, roast beef is delicious,…

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Bacon-y Green Beans

Bacon-y Green Beans by Penny Hawkins

Bacon? Good!

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Heavenly Citrus Ham

Heavenly Citrus Ham by Penny Hawkins

The name says it all! This ham is amazing!

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Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables

Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables by Penny Hawkins

Quick, healthy and low-calorie.

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Get an A+ on savings with this back-to-school menu

Get an A+ on savings with this back-to-school menu by Penny Hawkins

PagesIt’s back-to-school time, and for many of us that means the annual “back to school” frenzy and all that goes with it. As parents, while this might mean relief that peace and quiet will return to our homes during the day, it also means the stress of planning before-school breakfasts, packed lunches, after-school snacks, and…

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Feed your family twice with just one rotisserie chicken

Feed your family twice with just one rotisserie chicken by Penny Hawkins

PagesA tender, juicy rotisserie chicken from the supermarket is one of my favorite $2 Dinners shortcuts, and I love to find new ways to use this economical and incredibly versatile deli treasure. While the “slice-and-serve” aspect is one of the nicest benefits of a rotisserie chicken, the real beauty of this deli convenience food is…

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Takeout “fake-outs” are tasty and easy on your wallet

Takeout “fake-outs” are tasty and easy on your wallet by Penny Hawkins

PagesDon’t you just love Chinese takeout? Egg Rolls, Chicken Fried Rice, Won Ton Soup, Sesame Chicken…so many delicious choices! Calling the local Chinese place for takeout is always a treat worth looking forward to, but sometimes there may not be room in your budget when a craving comes over you. So what can you do when you’ve got…

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Make This Incredible Pulled Pork for Pennies

Make This Incredible Pulled Pork for Pennies by Penny Hawkins

One account. All of Google.

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