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. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2011

When time is of the essence, swinging by the drive-through for dinner seems like the best option, but I prefer to cook at home as much as possible. I recently did the “Countdown to Dinner” with Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta. I had homemade sauce stashed away in my freezer that I thawed earlier in the day. Ronzoni Quick Cook.

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Ronzoni Dinner Giveaway Walmart 84

Saving Everyday

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

Saving Everyday

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

Saving Everyday

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?”

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