Category Archives: family meals

Fresh Summer Vegetables

It’s great having a full day off—actually I took my day off for a change.  Seems like the older I get the more time I spend working.  That’s not the way it’s supposed to go, is it? But, we’re both … Continue reading

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Pretzel Buns

Have you noticed the commercials from both Wendy’s and Sonic touting their new pretzel buns?  Wendy’s is promoting a pretzel bun cheeseburger while Sonic is peddling a hotdog in a pretzel bun. I see those commercials and think to myself, … Continue reading

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Pie Crust Kringle

I’m on a constant quest for my next Cheap Bastid creation.  Sometimes I stumble across something and sometimes I don’t.  So recently I came across something that extolled the virtues of the convenience of store-bought refrigerated pie crust for a … Continue reading

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Blueberry Slump

I’m always looking for recipes—for things that I can cook, bake, grill, sauté, etc. that promise to be tasty, easy and cheap.  So a couple of weeks ago I stumbled across a recipe that made my mouth water.  I saved … Continue reading

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4th of July Veggie Feast

I knew heading off to work yesterday that I was going to grill chicken when I got home for our 4th of July dinner.  And, I knew that I wanted something a little less ordinary than potatoes in one of … Continue reading

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