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August 24, 2018

How to Cut Pineapple Quickly & Easily

trimmed pineapple on white cutting board inside sheet panTake advantage of sales on fresh pineapple! Don’t be intimidated by the prickly fruit. Learn how to cut pineapple quickly and easily. To eat healthfully is to enjoy fresh fruit whenever you can. Fresh fruit tastes so much better than canned or frozen – particularly if you know how to prepare it. A fresh pineapple with […]

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Published on August 24, 2018 13:13

August 19, 2018

Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad for a Light Night of Cooking

Enjoy all the flavors of the season with this easy-to-prep, low-cook meal that’s perfect for those nights when you want something light yet nourishing. This Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is just the ticket. Some nights you just don’t want to cook. The day is long, and your temper, quite frankly, is short. You could go […]

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Published on August 19, 2018 12:17

August 11, 2018

Meal Planning Strategies for Back to School

pinterest photo of divided lunch box filled with healthy foodThe new school year is upon us! Consider these meal planning strategies for back to school to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner good, easy, AND cheap. The clock is ticking on summer vacation. In some parts, the kids have already gone back to school; in others they’re counting down the days until summer ends. Perhaps […]

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Published on August 11, 2018 18:58

August 9, 2018

How to Cut Melon the Quick & Easy Way

How to Cut a Melon | Good Cheap EatsKnowing how to cut melon is a valuable skill to help you make the most of in-season produce and to facilitate a healthy diet. Here’s how to do it. You see a great deal on cantaloupe and watermelon. You want to take advantage of it, but what in the world do you do with it […]

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Published on August 09, 2018 12:15

August 6, 2018

Cherry Limeade Recipe – Do It Yourself Better

Cherry Limeade is a fun and refreshing drink. At our house I'm making it with lime and tart cherry juice instead of dyed syrups and artificial flavors.

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Published on August 06, 2018 12:25

August 3, 2018

What I spent on groceries in July (A Grocery Geek report)

grocery cart full of watermelons, cherries, and bananasWant a peek into our grocery cart? Here’s how I’m buying groceries and feeding eight people on the cheap. Hey there! Hi there! Can you believe how quickly the summer has flown by? We are inching up on back to school, so I’m battening down the hatches! July was a pretty relaxing month with beach […]

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Published on August 03, 2018 13:59

July 26, 2018

No-Cook Suppers: Enjoy Real Food the Easy Way

Don’t feel like cooking tonight? No problem. You can skip that kitchen task and still eat real, good food on a budget with these no-cook suppers. No take-out or reservations required. The Ploughman’s Lunch Fancy dinners are to people in the 2000’s what restaurants were to people in the ’80s. Ahem. I just might have borrowed […]

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Published on July 26, 2018 01:47

July 22, 2018

Chicken Caesar Baguette Sandwiches for a Quick & Simple Meal

Chicken Caesar Baguette Sandwiches are just what you expect – quick and simple deliciousness tucked into French bread. They are a fun, portable twist on a vintage classic. Do you love caesar salad but sometimes find it a little cliche? Are you ready for a sandwich that will knock your socks off? Do you crave […]

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Published on July 22, 2018 17:39

July 18, 2018

The Ploughman’s Lunch, a very British Snacky Lunch

Ploughman's Lunch | Good Cheap EatsThe Ploughman’s Lunch, aka Ploughman’s, is the UK version of the Snacky Lunch. What was once a laborer’s meal now looks like a very posh cheese and meat platter. Make your own at home for less! You’re looking for an easy, no-cook meal but you want it to feel a little special. You’re tired of […]

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Published on July 18, 2018 18:29

July 15, 2018

Small Batch English Pickle Recipe for American Kitchens

Jams, jellies, and other spreads offer great flavor to sandwiches, toast, and appetizers. This Small Batch English Pickle recipe is tangy and sweet, a welcome change to the preserves you usually serve. And it’s made with pantry staples, common to American kitchens, making it easy to whip up a batch anytime. Do you ever go […]

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Published on July 15, 2018 18:47