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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Chile Enchilada Sauce
10-ounce cans enchilada sauce ¼ cup chicken broth or reserved cooking liquid from Shredded Chicken Filling 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers ½ cup cheese (your choice), shredded…
Quick Enchilada Sauce
1 14.5-ounce can or jar Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, salsa, or salsa verde ¾ cup cheese (your choice), shredded Use purchased Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, salsa, or salsa verde as…
Strawberry Sauce
2 cups frozen strawberries ⅓ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Combine strawberries, sugar and Balsamic vinegar in food processor or blender. Process until mixture is smooth…
Spaetzle
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced…
Zucchini Cakes
Old Bay seasoning added to these vegetable cakes makes them taste a bit like crab cakes. These cakes are lighter and more tender when made with fresh breadcrumbs.…
Hot Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 4 cups coarsely shredded cabbage 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2…
Warm Plum Sauce
This is a fresh alternative to bottled hoisin sauce, the traditional accompaniment to moo shu pork. 4 large plums, pitted and cut into ¼-inch dice 1 large clove…
Roasted Pear Sauce
For a delicious appetizer, serve this sweet sauce with cheese. Toasted walnuts, pear slices, and fresh sage leaves make a pretty (and tasty) garnish. 3 large ripe pears,…
Simple Tomato Sauce
Transform a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a flavorful sauce for pizza or pasta, simply by adding garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin…
Pepper Corn Chowder
Frozen corn is pureed with chicken broth and sauteed onions and leeks to create a silky soup without any cream. Red sweet pepper and extra corn add a…
