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Affordable Dinners ...FAST!

Affordable Dinners ...FAST!

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Let's face it. None of us have time to spend hours in the kitchen every night, and takeout is getting old (and expensive). This group is for everyone looking for quick and easy dinner solutions that taste delicious, too!

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  • The cost of a meal

    ​Grocery prices seem to increase daily.

    When you plan your menu, do you estimate the cost of the meal?

     

    What do you consider a good price for a meal cooked at home?
     

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    March 30, 2012, 4:20 PM
    by: HostBecky

  • Brand Name vs Store Brand

    We also buy both, depending on the item.  I  watch for coupons for name brand items which sometimes end up being less expensive than store brand.

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    March 14, 2012, 6:17 PM
    by: HostBecky

  • Do You Buy In Bulk?

    If it is something we will use quickly, we buy in bulk. But things we don't use as much or as fast, bulk buying doesn't make sense.

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    March 14, 2012, 6:15 PM
    by: HostBecky

  • What Meat is Fastest to cook?

    When you are in need of a fast meal, what meat do you grab?

    Hamburger?

    Chicken?

    Pork?

    Ham?

    Fish?

    Tuna?

     

    What is fast to cook and what is your best recipe?

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    March 7, 2012, 11:17 PM
    by: HostBecky

  • How Fast is Fast?

    What's your idea of a "fast" meal? Can you get in and out of the kitchen in 30 minutes, or do you feel that's too rushed?

     

    What are some ways you cut corners to speed up your preparation and cook time?

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    March 7, 2012, 4:23 PM
    by: hostlaura

  • How Do You Make It Affordable?

    When you're cooking with an eye on your budget, what are some ways you save money and make the meal more affordable? What are some of your best money saving meal tips?

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    February 23, 2012, 9:27 AM
    by: hostlaura

  • What is your favorite affordable meal?

    AngelaMarie, that's  a great way to use leftover chicken.  Thanks for the suggestion.

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    February 9, 2012, 6:07 PM
    by: HostBecky

  • Your Quick "Go To" Ingredients

    I'm with you, Sherry, with that tomato soup! I always have it.  We have lots of deer meat now too, so it's nice to have lipton onion soup on hand for a quick meat loaf or roast.

    2

    January 23, 2012, 9:54 AM
    by: HostTrace

  • Log In Issues

    We are having a site-wide issue with the log in feature.  Tech is working on it so please keep checking back!

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    September 8, 2011, 6:44 PM
    by: HostBecky

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