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20 Ways to Cook Asparagus

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20 Ways to Cook Asparagus. Asparagus & Basil Pesto at Simple Awesome Cooking. Herbed Cheese Asparagus Crostini at Home Cooking Memories. Meyer Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus with Brown Rice at Daily Dish Recipes. What''s your favorite way to cook (and eat) asparagus? pound at this time of year.

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20 Frugal & Tasty Rice and Beans Recipes

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Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Layer the following: Your favorite cooked rice. This is an easy recipe and you could mix in some cooked sausage to add meat if you desire, but not needed. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers make a meatless but hearty main dish.

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Homemade Stromboli

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I love Stromboli and order it occasionally at our favorite local sub shop, but I never considered making it at home. The idea came to me when I was reading a post from Andrea Dekker and I realized that I had ingredients in my kitchen to make Stromboli: batch pre-cooked sausage from the freezer. Recipes - Breads Recipes - Main Dish'

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Slow-Cooked Beef Barbacoa Recipe (like Chipotle’s)

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Tender beef slow-cooked with adobo, seasonings and garlic. If you’re a fan of Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa, you’re going to love my at-home version. Barbacoa is just basically beef cooked with traditional herbs and spices. Cover and cook 5 hours on high (or 8 hours on low). Place meat in slow cooker.

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Chicken Protein Bowls + Tips & Variations

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Cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp are perfect. A great sauce elevates the whole dish, and I have some ideas for you below. This post will discuss what went into this chicken protein bowl and ideas for making your own high-protein bowls at home! You can also use cooked quinoa, farro, potatoes, or pasta as a base.

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How To Save Money at Restaurants and Enjoy a Meal Out

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When Friday night hits, I am a bit burned out from cooking all week, so we make a point to go out to dinner. Order an appetizer and share a main dish. Or just order appetizers instead of main dishes. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for 79 cents and drink it at home.

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Quick & Easy Fish Sandwich Recipe

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After having what was nothing short of the best fish sandwich I ever had at Blackstone Brewery here in Nashville , I decided to recreate them at home. Perfectly cooked fish + good bread + a simple sauce = perfection. Directions: Cook the fish according to the packages directions. The bread is the key. 2 Soft Buns. 2 tbs capers.

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