Many people are worried about a recession. This worry is currently compounded by the large tech companies doing layoffs. And no, my own family is not immune. My husband was hit in a recent round. We will be fine, but it's a stressful event and a great ...
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How to Use Dried Lentils in Place of Ground Beef in Recipes

Many people are worried about a recession. This worry is currently compounded by the large tech companies doing layoffs. And no, my own family is not immune. My husband was hit in a recent round. We will be fine, but it's a stressful event and a great time to audit the food budget to see where we can tighten things for the moment. Increasing our...

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Christmas Cookies

Andy Williams sang “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year,” however the general reaction we’re getting from everyone is that they aren’t in the Christmas Spirit. The year has been a chore at best, and we’re all feeling weighed down. No one wants to think about cooking, and Christmas Cookies have been the last thing on our minds. But...

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Budget-Friendly Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and Broccoli

Lisa sent me this recipe from Food52 for Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and Thyme as something to experiment with.

It's a hit here, but with a family of eight, four of whom are teenagers, we have to make a few adjustments to keep it in the regular rotation. Please note that none of the changes are criticisms. These are modifications for...

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Originally posted 2008 – Updated 2022

I don't know why oatmeal cookies get the hate they do. They are hands down my favorite cookie. This is my favorite recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies, producing a soft, chewy cookie.

Additionally, the raisins in a cookie matter. a lot. To get good raisins that can stand up to the oven, you want to soak...

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Updated 2022, Originally published December 2008

I almost wish I hadn't updated this microwave peanut butter fudge recipe.

Why? It's dangerously easy.

I don't mean it's dangerous in that you'll hurt yourself making it. I mean that it's too easy to make when you are hunting for a snack and in the mood for something with peanut butter.

It takes...

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