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Posted on January 7, 2013 by Quick Chef | 18 Comments

TweetI’ve offered up memberships for a couple of different giveaway sites over the last two years but for some reason it just never dawned on me to host my own. I guess because this isn’t a giveaway site so it just didn’t click in my head? One of those big DUH moments. Thankfully I’ve been having quite a few of…

Frugal Food To Please Every Appetite

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetHosting a holiday party? Then you know it’s impossible to please everyone on your list. There are so many different expectations, likes and dislikes, allergies and food sensitivities, that it can almost seem impossible to plan for all your guests’ preferences. Seeing as I have severe food issues, I understand this better than most. But it can be done and…

Main Course Entertaining Even On A Tight Budget

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetThe main course can really eat up a budget when you are entertaining. The star of the meal can’t be overlooked, but how can you present a gorgeous main course when you’re on a tight budget? No worries, there are quite a few options and you won’t even look cheap by choosing them. Let the Sales Guide You Good cuts…

No One Knows It’s Leftover Mexican

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

Tweet I talked about this recipe on facebook on Tuesday. Posted the picture and wanted to make sure I got the recipe posted to go with it. Now I have a recipe in the weekly meal plans on week 14 for Mexican lasagna but this isn’t it. That one is much more lasagna’ey (like that word?). This one is only…

Cook Easy Challenge Day 21: Spices Every Kitchen Should Keep on Hand

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

Tweet Your list of must have spices will depend on your upbringing. If you enjoy a specific countries cuisine then you know you can’t do without those spices and you’ll also experiment more with those same spices in other foods. But everyone still wants to know just what spices they should keep on hand? Every starter chef has asked this…

Cook Easy Challenge Day 10: Enjoy Eclectic Gourmet Cooking On A Budget

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBy definition, an eclectic gourmet is someone who doesn’t have a preference for certain types of food, but instead, enjoys trying new things from around the world. These food-enthusiasts are looking for distinct tastes rather than being stuck on certain ingredients. They also are on a hunt for different methods of cooking, from the traditional saute to the Tandoori of…

Cook Easy Foodie Blogger Challenge

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Quick Chef | 8 Comments

Tweet Are you a foodie blogger? September is a great time of year to get new readers. Many parents are desperately looking for easy recipes and cooking tips. It’s the busy fall sports season and school is in full swing. That leaves us scrambling to get back on a different schedule ourselves lol Let’s take advantage of those food and…

Tips for Fruit Getting Eaten

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

Tweet Having a fruit dish on the counter has done wonders for the fruit actually being eaten. I also have it right next to the blender. I have two teens and smoothies are a biggy in this house. This helps them get used up regularly. How annoying is it to have the fruit go bad? I also like to cut…

Plan Those Leftovers

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

Tweet Planning for leftovers is my favorite thing to do. So many ideas for a whole roasted chicken. A couple of months ago I incorporated it into my cooking challenge. Here is the Chicken plan I did. Tweet

7 Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetWith gas going up, everything is getting more expensive today. Our hard-earned dollars are challenged to stretch further. Now, we may be able to ride a bicycle around town if we can’t put gas in our cars. But, we have to eat. There’s no getting around that. So, we have to find ways to spend less on groceries while still…

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