Since money has become a problem for most of us, do you cook more and eat out less?
in order to save money? What are some of your favorite recipes?
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in order to save money? What are some of your favorite recipes?
Zombie: WTH is up with the duh? I didn't ask for you to come here and be a smart azz.
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Favorite Answer
Actually the family does more as a group to save over multiple itineraries. Fewer miles saves fuel costs.
Eating as a family at home saves on individual meal expenses at restaurants or take out.
Steamed crab legs dipped in butter, garlic, and lemon pepper sauce.
Thick Pork Chops smothered in mushrooms and onions,
ANONYMUS
it depends. most of the time I try to cook things that will stretch for 3 days or so. But if you think about it you go to the store and spend 30 bucks or so on food for a dinner that will last a couple of days. when you can spend about 5 dollars and get something else a day you save half the money in 3 days. but it all depends on what your buying too not everything is expensive at the grocery store.
ChemoAngel
Yes, with 30 pages worth of food allergies, it is literally impossible for me to go out and eat, the economy is another reason. I love to cook, but get bored with food really easily, as everything has to be plain...I just don't like taking a chance. I don't really have any favorite recipes..I'm just happy that I can eat what I can right now. But it's all pretty boring to say the least.
Anonymous
Yes. I've been cooking at home for a couple years as I retired from work.
Order Dining On a Dime for lots of of frugal recipes. Here's a TNT recipe from that book.
Mom's Beef Stew
½ lb. round steak, cubed
6 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or flour
2 tablespoons water
Brown meat in a large saucepan. Add all the other ingredients except vegetables, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add the vegetables and cook another 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to boiling stew and simmer for 15 minutes, until thickened. Makes 2 quarts.
Description:
"Dining On a Dime"
Yield:
"2 quarts"
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Servings/Yield
8 servings
loves christmas lights
I am now cooking at home, now watching my electric bill going up and up. I am about to start going back out half the week again. Im a small eater, and brnig home half the meal for lunch the next day. Im starting to bake more, and its not any cheaper for some of the items, Im really into coupons more and rain checks. I watch for good deals and the ohter day I spent 114 at Safeway (I dont usually shop there they are too expensive) but with their 10 off 50 coupon, my great rain checks I pad only 56 for it, my best ever savings on shopping!