Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. You’ll be amazed at what a difference the homemade sauce makes. Topped with your homemade guacamole of course).

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. Could you find 30 to 60 minutes a day to cook dinner? Chances are that you can. Plan Your Meals.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

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APRIL 12, 2013

Serve them as a side dish or try tossing an entire pan of roasted veggies with cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese for a quick pasta dish. If you like your vegetables more crisp, just cook them a few minutes less. I almost always have to ask for my vegetables to be cooked more when we eat out. I’m not a professional cook!

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Ovens Recipes Cooking Reynolds 94

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 or until the kale is tender. I’m not a professional cook! Just a regular gal who loves cooking and loves food! If you are new to the site, my cooking is focused on two things. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 4 cloves garlic.

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Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

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MARCH 21, 2013

Our conversation went like this: Him: “I’ll cook dinner tonight honey” Me: “Ok great! That sounds good” (gag…but being the sweet wife I am, I just appreciated that he was cooking). Directions: Cook the pasta according to the package. Cook the pasta according to the package.

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Recipes Cooking Bread Wellness 74

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Bring to a boil, turn down to low, and cook for 4-5 hours or until the beans are tender. You may need to add water if it gets too thick while it’s cooking. I’m not a professional cook! Just a regular gal who loves cooking and loves food! If you are new to the site, my cooking is focused on two things.

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Recipes Budgeting Budget Cooking 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch. With the advancing numbers of two income families, often there isn’t anyone at home to start the meal. We ate basic meals at home. Mom was a stay-at-home Mom. She cooked a meat and a couple of vegetables and called it dinner.

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Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167