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Cooking with CESI: Super Potatoes
If you have a busy household and still want to put a hearty meal on the table that everyone will love, look no further than these yummy “super potatoes”. At my house, this is a favorite meal that can be thrown together effortlessly, and my 4 kids always cheer when it is on the menu. […]
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Cooking with CESI: Pumpkin Spice Latte
It’s that time of year again: pumpkin EVERYTHING! And it just wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin spice lattes. I love them but they’re on the pricey side. For a Tall at Starbucks, you’ll pay anywhere between $4.25 and $4.75. As sweet as they come, the price tag can leave something to be desired. With this […]
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Cooking with CESI: Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken
If it seems like you are always on the go and mealtimes are stressful because “who has time for cooking,” then this recipe is for you! I get it – I work full time and I have 4 active kids ranging from 12-17. Mealtimes are stressful around my house because everyone is just getting home […]
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Cooking With CESI: Taco Lasagna
If we’re being honest, most of us have a long-term love affair with all things comfort food. Casseroles and tacos fit neatly in that niche for most of us, so why not combine the two together with Taco Lasagna? Our recipe this week comes courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything, and it’s a winner. […]
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Cooking with CESI: Autumn Roast Pork
September means it’s nearly time for cooler Autumn weather, and with that cooler weather comes a wide array of comfort food to fill our bellies. Nothing spells comfort and inspires a vision of cool crisp days quite like a simple but delicious pot roast. The beauty of a roast is that they can be prepared […]
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Cooking With CESI: Linguine with Lemon Ricotta
Today’s delicious recipe comes from Cooking Light and is a fantastic example of how healthy, simple ingredients can be transformed into a dish you would be proud to serve to any guest! As an added bonus, the estimated cost per serving for this meal is a mere $2.20 per serving. Healthy, impressive and budget friendly […]
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Cooking With CESI: Easy Fruit Pizza
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…..PIZZA. 🙂 As summer winds down, many people are enjoying athe last long weekend of the season with Labor Day cookouts and parties. Whether you are hosting a cookout, or attending a party, everybody tends to get excited about dessert. Why not serve a simple, elegant and inexpensive […]
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Cooking with CESI: Homemade Bargain Pet Treats
Recently, I bought a puppy, and if there’s one thing I’ve quickly learned, it’s that puppies aren’t cheap. You can never be quite sure what your new family member will want in the way of treats, but if you discover that your furry friend has a hankering for liver, the price might knock your socks […]
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Cooking with CESI: Chili-Pasta Skillet
Our recipe this week is a family-style winner! We found this delicious, quick and inexpensive recipe at Better Homes and Gardens where it is listed at an impressive 25 minute prep time and the budget price of $1.61 per serving. I made it for my kids and they gave it several very enthusiastic thumbs up! […]
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Cooking with CESI: Vegetable & Black Bean Tostada
Finding recipes that are both healthy and inexpensive can be a tall order. If you like to combine these two items, look no further than these tasty veggie tostadas. I made them for my family and my kids enjoyed them! You can purchase the ingredients for less than $12 to feed a family of six. […]