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Four Frugal Things (and one not-so-frugal)

The Frugal Girl

I planted some green onion ends I saved the root ends of two green onions that were in my veggie drawer, let them sit in water for a day or two, and then stuck them in the dirt in one of my outside pots, where they will grow new green onion tops. and you can share a fail if you want too, of course.)

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Simple Chickpea Salad With Greek Vinaigrette

Saving Everyday

Another thing that’s helping me maintain my menopause weight is adding volume to my meals with low-calorie veggies, onions, peppers, cucumbers, and greens. Cooking Dried Chickpeas Add a bag of dried chickpeas to a large bowl along with a teaspoon of salt. If they still feel a little firm in the middle, cook them a little longer.

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White Rice And Eggs | Simple & Delicious

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White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. Ghee – I prefer to cook the eggs in ghee butter for added flavor. Cook the egg however you like. When the egg is cooked to your liking, carefully place it on the rice.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

For the Mommas

Of course, substitute a different brand if you don’t have the GM brand. 1 can (11 oz) Green Giantâ„¢ SteamCrisp® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained. oz) Old El Pasoâ„¢ chopped green chiles. 1 can (11 oz) Green Giantâ„¢ SteamCrisp® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained.

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cutting back on your energy consumption will help you become more ‘green’ as well as putting a bit more money back in your pocket. Cooking tips. There are several things that you can do to minimize energy loss while cooking. Also, by cutting food into smaller pieces before cooking you can potentially reduce cooking times.

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Easy Pasta Salad Recipe with Bacon and Tomatoes

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While you wait for it to boil, get the bacon cooking. While the pasta and bacon cook, prep your dressing and veggies. Course Side Dish Cuisine American. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes. Instructions Cook the bacon until crisp and drain well. While the bacon and pasta are cooking.

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Lemon Basil Pesto Recipe Plus 25 Ways To Use It

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Every home cook needs a simple basil pesto recipe in their repertoire, especially in the spring and summer when fresh basil is abundant. It’s a raw sauce and requires no cooking. The lemon also helps keep it green. Never ever use the stuff in the green can. This keeps oxygen away, which helps it stay green.

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