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Easy Chicken Soup Recipe – .59¢ per serving

by Ande Truman on Dec 28, 2012 | No Comments

Last week I got strep AND the stomach flu within a few days of each other. I craved something hot, chicken-y, salty, and most importantly, simple. I was also not interested in digging out my huge camera for these shots, so I used my iPhone. Sorry about that, but hey, I was sick! If you [...]

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Slow Cooked Boston Butt (2 Ways: Cuban Style & “Homestyle”) – $1.21

by Ande Truman on Jul 02, 2012 | 1 Comment

A single gal buying a big Boston Butt may sound a little weird, but you don’t have to cook for an army to buy a big cut of meat. This roast gave me about 5-6 portions, so between dinners and lunches, I didn’t need to freeze any leftovers. As you can see, at $1.47 per [...]

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Grilled Pork Chop with Smokey Peach Vegetable Quinoa – $1.40

by Ande Truman on Apr 02, 2012 | 5 Comments

Three of my favorite things to eat in the summertime are grilled meat, corn and peaches. Here’s a lovely, surprisingly light dish that’s perfect for the warm weather ahead and PERFECT for a weekend evening meal. Before we get started, go ahead and get your grill going and water in a large pot boiling. Who [...]

Posted in Carrots, Chicken Stock, Corn, Green Onions, Homestyle, Main Dishes, Onion, Peaches, Pork, Quinoa, Recipes
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Blue Collar Baked Chicken – $.75

by Ande Truman on Nov 22, 2011 | 9 Comments

When you think “Baked Chicken”, do you think dry and overcooked like I do? If you think that way, I guarantee this dish will change your mind. Get ready for an unbelievably moist & delicious meal. This “recipe” is dedicated to a few friends of mine (ahem, bachelors!) who think they are literally unable to [...]

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Baby Bella Mushroom & Couscous Soup – .93¢

by Ande Truman on Jul 15, 2011 | 6 Comments

Ugh, life is so much better when you’re not picky about food! Used to hate mushrooms, now I love them. If you love mushrooms, this soup is for YOU. I also found a great new method to soup-making! Stay tuned.

Posted in Beef Stock, Chicken Stock, Couscous, Homestyle, Mushrooms, Onion, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian
Homestyle Chicken & Onion Sauce over Orzo – $.71

by Ande Truman on Apr 06, 2010 | 2 Comments

Here’s a painfully easy little ditty for those nights you get home from work and just want a nice, simple, homestyle meal without any fancy flavors. Don’t get me wrong, it was super tasty and tasted like something my grandmother would make for me. So cut up about 1/2 small onion and start boiling your [...]

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Thai Sweet Potato Coconut Chicken Soup – $.80

by Ande Truman on Feb 04, 2010 | No Comments

Ya’ know those dishes that have so many ingredients in it, you’re not sure which ones to highlight in the title? This is one of them! With sweet potatoes, carrots, chicken, onions, ginger, garlic, coconut milk and spices, this soup is sure to have you saying, “Hmmm…. this is one of the weirdest and best [...]

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