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The best bread ever, or why I don't buy bread in the store anymore...

The best bread ever, or why I don't buy bread in the store anymore... by Trisha D.

The best bread ever, or why I don't buy bread in the store anymore...Long story very short, Jim bought me a breadmaker 6 years ago, and it sat in the box for 4 years. Then it came out and I occasionally used it to make dough for rolls or cinnamon…

3 votes
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$0.68 per serving ~ Lentil Bean Soup

$0.68 per serving ~ Lentil Bean Soup by Trisha D.

$0.68 per serving ~ Lentil Bean SoupI was feeling vaguely creative and had to use the crock pot. I threw this together on a whim...1. Place all ingredients in crockpot. Stir to mix.2. Cover, cook on low 7-8 hoursMakes 10 servingsThe VerdictJulia ate a lot of this, but wore more than she ate. What a mess! Josh enjoyed it, but liked the…

2 votes
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Josh's Star Wars Stew

Josh's Star Wars Stew by Trisha D.

Josh's Star Wars StewJosh is obsessed with Star Wars. As in, he watches it every day if we let him. So last night when he was grumpy and didn't want to eat, we named everything in the stew after Star Wars...Josh's Star Wars Stew ~ $5.75 total cost, $0.96 per serving1 lb. ground beef ($2.00) May the Force beef with you...1. Brown…

2 votes
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$0.48 per serving ~ Clean-out-the-Crisper Pasta

$0.48 per serving ~ Clean-out-the-Crisper Pasta by Trisha D.

$0.48 per serving ~ Clean-out-the-Crisper PastaThe school year has begun, and with me working with the marching band after school, we've been too busy for me to come up with new recipes! However, we had a lot of veggies in the fridge and I wanted to use them all up. This was inspired by something I saw on a cooking show with someone…

2 votes
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$0.81 per serving ~ Quickest Ever Chicken Pot Pie

$0.81 per serving ~ Quickest Ever Chicken Pot Pie by Trisha D.

$0.81 per serving ~ Quickest Ever Chicken Pot PieThis was a super speedy dinner... easy to put together and get on the table!1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.2. Mix chicken, vegetables, soup, and 1/4 cup of the onions together. Spice to taste and blend well. Place into a deep casserole dish. (This can be done ahead of time and left in…

2 votes
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Mom's Muffins ~ Twisted!

Mom's Muffins ~ Twisted! by Trisha D.

Mom's Muffins ~ Twisted!My mom used to make these muffins on Saturday mornings... and it was a miracle if any of them were left by lunchtime! This is her exact recipe, but with my new twist... white whole wheat flour! I never use regular white flour anymore. In everything but bread, white whole wheat flour is a perfect substitute, it…

1 vote
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Living Thankfully ~ Mom's famous Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Living Thankfully ~ Mom's famous Thanksgiving Side Dishes by Trisha D.

Living Thankfully ~ Mom's famous Thanksgiving Side DishesThanksgiving was always my favorite holiday at home. I loved helping my mom in the kitchen. Now, with my own children under my feet, I enjoy bringing those same traditions to our table. This year we spent Thanksgiving with my sister and her two boys as well as my dad and…

1 vote
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$0.59 per serving ~ Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole with Cheesy Veggies

$0.59 per serving ~ Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole with Cheesy Veggies by Trisha D.

$0.59 per serving ~ Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole with Cheesy VeggiesJosh requested mashed potatoes on Monday... I wound up with way too much left over. This was based on one of my grandma's old recipes with a few changes.1. Preheat oven to 350…

1 vote
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$1.44 per serving ~ Pumpkin Apple Soup and Crispy Cheese Sandwiches

$1.44 per serving ~ Pumpkin Apple Soup and Crispy Cheese Sandwiches by Trisha D.

$1.44 per serving ~ Pumpkin Apple Soup and Crispy Cheese SandwichesI've been really sick with asthmatic bronchitis. I know when I get sick all I want is soup and comfort food... so I decided to use what I had in the house to make some "upscale" sick…

1 vote
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$0.49 oer serving ~ Spaghetti with Veggies and Lentils

$0.49 oer serving ~ Spaghetti with Veggies and Lentils by Trisha D.

$0.49 oer serving ~ Spaghetti with Veggies and LentilsIt's been a while since I've done something new in my Crock Pot. I decided this New Year to challenge myself to at least two vegetarian dinners per week. This was a good one.1. Add first 7 ingredients to crock pot. Add spices to taste, stir to combine.2. Cook in crock pot on low…

1 vote
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