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. If you don’t know where to start, search “recipes” and favorite or re-pin whatever jumps out at you. (Uh Make It an Event.

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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. Recipe | Oven Roasted Brocolli Wth Sea Salt & Olive Oil. Recipe | Oven Roasted Brocolli Wth Sea Salt & Olive Oil. Scroll to the bottom for a printable version of this recipe).

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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). Not only has this now been one of our favorite go-to recipes for 15+ years, but EVERYONE that has tried it loves it.

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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. Please share any recipes, makeovers, or healthy recipes tips of your own! I’m not a professional cook! Check out the Recipes Page for more!

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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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JANUARY 9, 2013

Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 or until the kale is tender. Please share any recipes, makeovers, or healthy recipes tips of your own! 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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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. Make sure that you plan for some quick recipes too. You don’t have to make elaborate dinners every night!

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