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Budget

Budget recipes draw on inexpensive ingredients and familiar staples. Omelettes, zucchini pancakes, and other preparations offer starting points when keeping ingredient expense low is part of choosing a meal.

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  • Classic French Omelette (Omelette Française)

    Classic French Omelette (Omelette Française)

    Master the classic French omelette with its smooth, pale exterior and delicate, creamy interior. Made with just eggs, butter, and a little seasoning, this elegant breakfast favorite is…

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  • American Omelette

    American Omelette

    A perfectly tender American omelette made with eggs, butter, and precise Control Freak temperature control. Master the simple 310°F technique, then customize it with favorite cheeses, meats, vegetables,…

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  • Dinner Rolls

    From the Original Recipe Card  Dinner Rolls 1 Yeast Cake1/4 Cup Buttry flavored Cooking Oil1 “ Canned milk3 “ flour3 Tbl. sugar1 tsp salt1 EggBake @ 350° Recipe…

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  • Crisp Apple & Red Onion Salad With Honey-Sesame Dressing

    Crisp Apple & Red Onion Salad With Honey-Sesame Dressing

    Crisp apples, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro are tossed in a light honey-sesame dressing for a salad that is sweet, tangy, savory, and refreshingly crunchy. Inspired…

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  • Super Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

    Silky, rich, and intensely jalapeño-forward, this creamy green sauce gets its luxurious texture without dairy, mayonnaise, or avocado. Tender jalapeños, onion, and garlic are blended in a Vitamix…

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  • Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers)

    Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers)

    Chiles Toreados are a classic Mexican side dish featuring whole jalapeños blistered over high heat with sweet onions and garlic, then finished with fresh lime juice and Maggi…

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  • Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce

    Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce

    Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce is a bold, creamy burger sauce with the perfect balance of tang, smoke, and just enough heat. Built around the unmistakable flavor of…

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  • Granny Smith Apple Salad

    Granny Smith Apple Salad

    Crisp, tart Granny Smith apples are lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice, Spanish extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, flaky sea salt, and smoked Spanish paprika. Ready in…

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  • Roasted Salsa Ranchera

    Roasted Salsa Ranchera

    Roasted Salsa Ranchera is one of the great foundation sauces of traditional Mexican cuisine. Ripe Roma tomatoes, Jalapeño, onion, and garlic are roasted until lightly charred, then blended…

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  • Creamed Spinach

    A quick and comforting side dish, this creamed spinach uses frozen spinach and Morrison gravy mix to create a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for smaller meals or weeknight…

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