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As the cost of food ingredients continue to increase, it's never been more important to save money feeding your family and friends. Here's a list of recipes that will save you both money and time.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Most likely you won’t want to limit this entrée to only breakfasts and brunch! Mm! Mm!

Italian Pork Tenderloin with Olives

Italian Pork Tenderloin with Olives

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

I love pork tenderloin and anyone who knows me knows I love olives. Why not put the two together!? The pork is cooked for over 15 hours and falls apart at the touch of a fork. Served over a nice crusty piece of bread. Yum! You could also do sandwiches on…

Cousin Rosie's Pineapple Bread

Cousin Rosie's Pineapple Bread

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Bread gets a tropical makeover with Cousin Rosie's Pineapple Bread from Pineapple Hill B&B Inn of New Hope in New Hope, PA, a BnBFinder listed inn.

Shredded Crockpot Turkey

Shredded Crockpot Turkey

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes

My cousins were in town for the Packer v. Bear game (Go Pack Go) and I wanted to put something together for them after the game. The football game did not start until 7 pm, and that means the crockpot is in order! Shredded turkey sandwiches are my favorit…

Mashed Potatoes Layer Bake

Mashed Potatoes Layer Bake

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Spud-Tastic! White potatoes and sweet potatoes unite in this easy-to-make cheesy bake from Charlesview Suites in Cambridge, MA; a BnBFinder listed inn.

Beer Dip

Beer Dip

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

First, please excuse my hand taking up half the picture! I was having a little trouble getting a good photo. This is one of my favorite cold dips, and one of the easiest too! This is a great recipe for a summer BBQ or just for a great snack. Enjoy!

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This is so easy. Kids tend to love it! Also, they can easily help make it without a mess, too!

Eggs In Tomato Sauce

Eggs In Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

My mum would make it when the mercury took a swan dive or when I was ill. It was something her Italian friend's grandmother made when my mum visited one summer, a long time ago. But it's most likely a dish that is made just about everywhere around the Med…

Super Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Super Quick Chicken Pot Pie

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes

This is an easy recipe for Chicken Pot Pie that the whole family will enjoy. Great for an easy meal on those hectic weeknights.

Red Hot Dog Soup

Red Hot Dog Soup

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This is one of our favorites in my household. My husband usually makes, the kids just love it. Not sure where he ever got the idea from to make this, but sure glad he did, YUMMYYY

Super Delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Oats

Super Delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Oats

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

If you think you don't like oatmeal or even if you know you love it, you have to give this recipe a try. It is a twist on traditional oats and the addition of pumpkin and protein powder gives the recipe a really creamy, chocolately taste while also bulki…

Lemon Glazed Chicken

Lemon Glazed Chicken

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

An Asian inspired dish featuring lightly battered pieces of bite sized chicken breast topped with a lemon glaze.

Gypzie's Slop

Gypzie's Slop

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This is a VERY filling quick meal that I had to come up with when my children were young. It is very inexpensive and children love it as well as adults. I hope you enjoy it.

Lisah's Savory Frittata

Lisah's Savory Frittata

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

The nice thing about a frittata is that it is so versatile you can easily adapt it to whatever ingredients you have on hand...much like a soup. As long as you have eggs, a liquid egg product, and/or tofu for the protein which serves as the base and binder…

Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken and Vegetables

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This is a family favorite that I cook for my wife and daughter. It is quick to prep, quick to cook and clean-up is a snap. Use for a full family meal when time is at a premium. I make this in a Fagor Duo 8 Quart Pressure Cooker with Basket Insert at Hi…

Mothers Poor Man Stew

Mothers Poor Man Stew

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

I created this 54 years ago. One of my guest offered me a #100 if I would give his wife the recipe. I didn't take him up on the #100 but gave her the recipe. He was very upset. He said "nothing that taste this good could be so easy."

Dragon's Breath Chicken Breast

Dragon's Breath Chicken Breast

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This recipe is for all the beautiful single men and women out there, however, if you aren't single, I would suggest you eat this while your significant other is away. This delicious yet dangerous dish ( that's right the triple D! ) came to life while I…

Creamy Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes

Creamy Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

In this quick and easy vegetarian dinner, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes are combined in a luxuriously creamy sauce. Dinner is ready in a snap, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.

quick enchiladas

quick enchiladas

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

This is a great meal when one is cooking for one and wants a hot meal... The first thing you do is fry 2 or 3 corn tortillas in olive oil, fill with cheese, roll, sprinkle cheese and chopped onions and place in microwave approx. 150 seconds.

Orzotto with Shrimp and Roasted Asparagus

Orzotto with Shrimp and Roasted Asparagus

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

In this recipe, orzo pasta is cooked using the same method as risotto and combined with shrimp and asparagus for a restaurant-quality meal. The sweet shrimp and earthy asparagus are a delicious combination.

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