So I am always on the lookout for simple, tasty
recipes that are also easy on the budget. Here are
a few of my family's favorites:
Melt butter in large saucepan and add onion and
green pepper. Cook until tender. Add other
ingredients and cook on low for about 5 minutes,
stirring often.
1/4 cup flour
Drain sweet potatoes and mash. Add other ingredients and
mix well. Pour into ungreased 9" square baking pan.
Mix all topping ingredients till crumbly. Spread on
yams then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Tip: You can make this the day before. Just refrigerate
till you are ready to bake.
This one is perfect for supper the night before
Thanksgiving.
Harvest Time Soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup cubed potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 lb. process cheese spread, cubed
- 1 cup ham, cubed
Bring water, potatoes, carrots and celery to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer till vegetables are tender.
Add cheese and ham; cook, stirring till cheese is
melted.
This makes about 4 servings, but it could easily
be cut in half or doubled.
Samuel Adams, father of the American Revolution:
"It is therefore recommended ... to set apart Thursday the eighteenth day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise, that with one heart and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor ..." November 1, 1777
(adopted by the 13 states as the first official Thanksgiving Proclamation)
About the author: Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi-weekly newsletter and founder of the website of the same name. Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to find creative tips, articles, and a free e-cooking book. Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e-course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill".
