Cheap Bloody Mary MixQuick, easy, inexpensive Bloody Mary Mix.

 

Cheap Homemade Raisin SauceMake sauce ahead of time and store in 'fridge. Sauce will keep for about 3 months.

 

Spiced Tea MixHere's the recipe for one of the gift mix jars I will be giving for Christmas. I saw many soups, drinks, and cookie mixes at a gift show a week or so ago.

 

Mix Your Own Cinnamon Vanilla Hot CocoaBuy a packaged quality cocoa mix approximately 4-5 weeks before you plan to use it. Place it in a canning jar. Add a vanilla bean or two, ground cinnamon and sugar mixed to taste. Replace canning lid and seal tightly.

 

Holiday Winter Bean Soup MixThese can make a great gift. Take a pint jar, layer the different beans, put the spices in a small Ziploc bag. Print cooking instructions on paper and glue to a recipe card.

 

Easy Chocolate Nut ToffeeHere's a fun easy recipe for the holidays.

 

Homemade No Bean ChiliHere's a great recipe for a no bean chili, sloppy joe, or taco filling.

 

Tart and Tangy Spare RibsThese ribs are so simple to prepare. Start them at noon or let them cook all day long for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

 

Green Tomato PicklesHave lots of green tomatoes? Put all ingredients in a stainless steel pan, bring to a boil, boil for 1 minute. Can in hot cans according to proper canning procedures.

 

Steamed Egg TofuA great recipe for making your own tofu!

 

Best Ever Slow-Cooked RoastBrown roast in 1 Tbsp. oil and drain. Layer carrots on bottom of slow cooker. Add browned roast. Place potatoes around sides of roast. Pour salsa over all. Turn slow cooker on Low and cook 8 hours.

 

Gift in a Jar - Food MixesHere are some great recipes for Mix in a Jar recipes for gifts this Christmas. Jar mixes include: Sand Art Brownies, Spiced Tea, Hot Chocolate Mix and Gourmet Vanilla Sugar.

 

Easy ChickenAny easy chicken recipe from Canadian Country Gifts.

 

Coconut Orange CakeThis Coconut Orange Cake recipe was sent in by a reader in 2004.

 

Make Your Own Baking PowderDon't have any baking powder handy? Here's a recipe for making your own.

 

Colonial Pound CakeHere's an easy pound cake.

 

Vinegarette MarinadeCombine all ingredients, mix thoroughly. Pour over vegetables to marinate.

 

Berriyaki Meat BallsCombine beef, sausage, crumbs and eggs. Shape into small balls. Ina large skillet, brown meat. Drain fat.

 

Basil Cream SauceLightly whip cream, add all other ingredients...

 

Brie TartBake pie pastry at 425F for 10 minutes; cool. Remove rind from Brie...

 

Baked GoudaSlice cheese in half forming 2 rounds. Separate dough into four rectangles, press perforations...

 

Banana LumpiaA twist on the tradition meat filled lumpia. These dessert lumpia are delicious, even kids will love them.

 

Filipino Lumpia WrappersMake your own Filipino style egg rolls with fresh Lumpia wrappers.

 

White Wine VinaigretteThis flavorful dressing is easy to make and will add a lot of flavor to your salads.

 

Sourdough Broccoli DipThis delicious party dip is great for dipping chunks of bread or fresh veggies.

 

Homemade Citrus Sports DrinkThis is an easy to make alternative to some of the name brand sports drinks. If you are exercising for more than 30 minutes you may benefit from a fluid-replacement sports drink.

 

Apple Dessert for OneI make a dessert using the microwave for one serving. It is delicious and easy to make. I make this for breakfast or for a dessert.

 

Homemade Beef JerkySlice 5 pounds lean beef (flank steak or similar cut) into strips 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide, and 4 to 12 inches long. Cut with the grain of the meat, and remove the fat.

 

Homemade Chicken StockMake your own chicken stock instead of buying it. A great use for leftover chicken bones and skin.

 

Egg in Hole in BreadAlso known as "Egg in the Window". This is easy and delicious. I used it make this all the time at college. Kids love it too. It is easy to make and tough to mess up.

 

South of the Border CasseroleThis is another tasty recipe for leftover chicken or turkey and rice.

 

Homemade Vegetable StockMake your own vegetable stock instead of buying it. This allows you to tweak it to fit your tastes.

 

Jelly Meatballs with Chili SauceQuick, Easy and Delicious recipe. My teenage son even loves this. I make this in a crock pot.

 

Mexican Rice CasseroleA good recipe for using up some leftover rice and turkey (or chicken).

 

Carrot-Pineapple CakeThis makes a very large cake - can be halved or cooked in 2 - 9x13 inch pans.

 

Macaroni and Tomato JuiceA quick and tasty recipe.

 

Fabulous 4 Bean SaladThis is a nice anytime salad. Easy to prepare the day before a gathering.

 

Healthy Low-Cal SoupI love cold soup in the summer! It is a perfect way to eat seasonal vegetables. Start by buy whatever veggie you like that is in season. This is a healthy, very low-cal, and has almost no fat!

 

Herb Blends for ChickenUse these herb blends to season your chicken before cooking. They can be stored for months in the freezer or your cupboard.

 

Barbequed Chicken ThighsThis is a very inexpensive recipe since it calls for making your own BBQ sauce and uses chicken thighs. It's also tasty.

 

Chicken Salad TostadasThese are perfect when you want a light meal. They are a healthy meal, that is easy to make and full of flavor.

 

Lowfat Sour CreamThis low fat sour cream is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. It is a perfect substitute for store bought sour cream.

 

Black Bean SalsaA fresh hearty salsa that is easy to make. Next time you need salsa, try making your own with fresh ingredients.

 

Quick and Delicious Black Bean ChiliA tasty black bean chili that doesn't take long to cook.

 

Asparagus with GingerWhen buying asparagus look for fat stalks with tightly closed tips. Trim the bottom off. If it's tough keep cutting small portions off the end until it's more tender.

 

Strawberry Rhubarb RecipesYesterday we visited our local Farmer's Market. Luckily, there is one on Saturday and one on Wednesday. Because we have lots of strawberries ripening up in the garden but no rhubarb, we bought some fresh for Strawberry Rhubarb recipes.

 

Lemon-Basil Grilled ChickenLemon, garlic and basil flavors come together to make some tasty grilled chicken.

 

Crockpot Barbeque Beef SandwichesSimple crockpot recipe.

 

Curried VegetablesI found this recipe yesterday, I think it'll be good, if you like curry. I figured with everyone's garden vegetables coming in, you might like this, too & it would be a different way to serve veggies.

 

Waldorf Salad (Low Cal)Makes a low calorie salad.

 

Honey FunniesA cookie/candy recipe my family enjoys is Honey Funnies. It is especially good for the summer because you don't cook it.

 

Hearty Beef SoupThis was a recipe that Campbell's Chunky soup came out with several years ago, and I feel that it is still one of the easiest and frugal meals you can fix.

 

Pizza Meat LoafMakes about 4 servings. Includes microwave and conventional oven instructions.

 

Southwestern SaladThis tasty salad is easy to put together and is full of flavor. Perfect to bring to a potluck or as a light meal.

 

Whole Wheat BreadI myself bake even better ultra high bran, inexpensive, delicious and healthy bread in a bread machine using the following easy recipe.

 

Spanish Baked FishThis low-fat fish recipe is easy to make. This dish may be low on calories but it is packed with flavor.

 

Eat More SquaresEasy peanut butter and mashmellow squares.

 

Vegetable Salad BurritosEat meals that don't require a lot of cooking, like salads or burritos. Try these vegetable salad burritos.

 

Stay Cool: Cook Corn and Kabobs OutsideGet into the habit of grilling outside. Grilled meat and vegetables taste fantastic when prepared well and you keep the heat outside.

 

Baked Beans HawaiianMix in a casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes.

 

Campfire PotatoesCan be placed on a grill over hot coals in the fire or on a barbeque. Turn occasionally. Takes 1/2 - 3/4 hour to cook depending on the heat.

 

Italian Antipasta SaladWhen the temperature rises this is one of our favorite summer dinners. Plus it is a great way to clean out all the leftovers.

 

Baked Herb ChickenChicken baked in chicken soup.

 

Watermelon SalsaDelicious summer salsa recipe using watermelon instead of tomatoes.

 

Garlic VermicelliI came up with this recipe because my kids loved the Vermicelli with Garlic and Olive Oil box mix you buy at the store. This is so much cheaper to make and they can't tell the difference.

 

Make Your Own Flour TortillasThere are a lot of items you can make yourself. I usually stock up on tortillas when they are on sale at the store. I have had success freezing them.

 

Homemade Chocolate SyrupI save a lot of money with this recipe.

 

Have a Frugal Pizza NightEvery Friday I make pizza. I figure this saves $25 or over every week.

 

Tortilla PizzasI like this recipe because it is easy and quick. Make 1 for a snack or make more to make a meal. Each pizza can be individually made to please each person.

 

Old-Fashioned Blueberry BettyIn a large bowl, combine the blueberries, white sugar, and lemon juice. 

 

Fun With Kids in the KitchenLooking for something fun to do with the kids this summer?  Why not teach them to cook! It's a great way to have fun without spending a lot of money!

 

Rhubarb - Gift From The GardenRhubarb - you either love it or not. There doesn't seem to be any in-between when it comes to this fruit that lends itself from a pale pink to a ruby red hue.

 

Tuna Pasta SaladMakes 4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each.

 

Quick and Lean Kung Pao ChickenMix broth, soy, sherry, cornstarch, and sesame oil to blend; set aside.  Mix chicken with garlic and chilies.

 

Zucchini Chile CasseroleThis is a famous recipe from the Los Angeles Times California Cook Book. It is the perfect way to cook fresh zucchini from your garden.

 

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesMany Easy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes...

 

Stir-Fried Pork And Vegetables With Rice4 Servings of pork and vegetables, about 1/2 cup each. 4 Servings of cooked rice, about 2 cups each.

 

Zucchini and Tomato BakeThis is a quick and easy side dish that requires very few ingredients. It is perfect for a snack too.

 

Turkey ChiliThis chili is full of flavor without all of the fat. It is the perfect meal for a chilly day.

 

Quick and Simple Fresh Tomato SalsaIf you have an abundance of tomatoes from your garden as I do right now, here is a quick simple fresh tomato salsa. There are no precise measurements of ingredients here.

 

Prune Puree for Low Fat BakingI found some information at an extension site about using prune puree in place of butter in baking. You use it along with margarine to replace butter in some baked goods.

 

The World's Easiest Peanut Butter CookiesThat's it! Mix them together and spoon on a baking sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes in a 375 oven! You can also low carb this recipe by using LC peanut butter and Splenda. Increase the egg to 1 whole egg and an egg white. We love these! By Andrea in NC

 

Spiced Eggplant, Hyderabadi Eggplant and Spicy Eggplant in Yogurt3 delicious eggplant recipes submitted by Gill, a long time reader.

 

Feeding 150 People: Primitive Kitchen in Iraq Needs Recipe IdeasI am on a mission here in Iraq. My job is to take care of service members in a very remote area. I can't give you my exact location, but what I am trying to do is bring this area into the 21st century and bring the Iraqi kitchen I deal with up to date on some basic American foods.

 

Basic Pesto RecipeEasy and tasty pesto recipe.

 

Simple Teriyaki Pot RoastHere is a simple, time-saving recipe: Place a three to four pound pot roast in a pan. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Add half a bottle of teriyaki sauce and the juice from one can of pineapple.

 

Fast And Easy Party PunchWith the holidays fast approaching, I thought this might be an inexpensive recipe to have on hand for all those parties and for all year.

 

Fresh Vegetable BakePut carrots in a microwave dish and microwave until tender crisp.

 

Creamiest Homemade YogurtThis is so rich and creamy I can only eat about a half a cup at a time. It is very, very good though.

 

Southern Barbecue SauceA great sauce for cooking ribs, or grilling chicken and poultry.

 

Brown Sugar GrapefruitHere is a wonderful recipe for those who love grapefruit. After rinsing grapefruit under running cold water cut it in half. Using a very sharp paring knife, cut through each section just enough to leave the sections intact.

 

All-Purpose Convenience MixThis mix is easy to put together. It will store for up to a month refrigerated, longer if frozen.

 

Oil and Vinegar Base For Different Salad DressingsYou can use this basic oil and vinegar mix to make a variety of different salad dressings.

 

Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix and RecipesThis recipe makes the equivalent of 8 packets of a similar mix that you can purchase at the store. Great for flavoring Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and for making Sloppy Joes.

 

Convenience Salt-Free Seasoning MixA salt substitute.

 

Corn Bread Convenience MixPut you corn bread ingredients together ahead of time. Also some tasty recipes using this convenience mix.