First Couponing Grocery Trip

I have started couponing. For those of you who don't really know what this is, check out the Pinching your Pennies website. They have a lot of great information on how to save money on your grocery bill. It is a job though. It can take a lot of work. Hopefully as I get going I will get better and better at it so that I can save my family some...

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Stovetop Barbecued Lentils

This is a healthy recipe that I found that I want to try.Stovetop Barbecued LentilsQuick and easy, this barbecue favorite is absolutely addictive. A great make-ahead dish for a potluck or a picnic, it's loaded with fiber.Yield: 2 quarts; 8 (1/2-cup) servingsIngredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped red onion1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon mustard powder2 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth3/4 cup tomato sauce3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon...

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Pot Roast

Ingredients:1 Beef Roast(2-5 lbs) (I usually buy what is on sale)1 packet onion soup mix1-2 cans cream of mushroom soup(1 if smaller roast, 2 if larger)Montreal Steak Seasoning (I make it without this sometimes, and it still works)Directions:Season Roast with steak seasoning (or salt and pepper), sprinkle and pat onion soup mix in. Pour Cream of Mushroom Soup mix on top. Cook for 8 hours on low in the crockpot. I have found that if I try cooking it for 6 hours, that it is usually done, but now...

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Lemon Chicken Crossaints

Meat Mixture:3 lbs. chicken, cooked & cubed½ t. salt½ t. pepper2 T. green onions, choppedRefrigerated crescent rolls4 T. butter1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese4 T. milkDash of garlic salt and lemon pepperMix all ingredients together except crescent rolls. Put chicken mixture on wide edge of rolls. Roll into crescent shape. Bake for 20 minutes at 375...

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Sweet N Sour Chicken

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Navajo Tacos

Navajo Taco Fry Bread:2 c. flour1 c. water½ to ¾ t. salt3 t. baking powderMix together, put in ball and break in pieces. After rolled out pieces deep fat fry in hot oil. **If you don’t have time to make homemade fry bread, buy Rhodes dough instead & thaw until ready to fry.Top fry bread with the following:Taco MeatTaco Flavored Pinto Beans (I soak and cook them in the crockpot all day and then season them.)Shredded cheeseSour creamLettuceTomatoesOnionsOli...

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Crock-pot Cream Cheese Chicken

By: Tamber McAllisterIngredients: 1 envelope Italian Herb Chicken Seasoning½ c. butter/margarine1 can Cream of Chicken soup1 8-oz cream cheese6 chicken breast halves Directions:•Turn crock-pot on high. Melt butter, then mix in dressing.•Put Chicken into crock-pot and coat with Mixture. Then Place remaining ingredients inside. •Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours. Take out chicken and shred with 2 forks •Remove sauce from crock-pot and allow to cool. Place in resalable freezer bag. •Freeze....

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Italian Chicken Strips

By: Tamber McAllister (altered from Paula Dean)Ingredients:1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 c up freshly grated Parmesan 11/2 teaspoons dried thyme 11/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch ground red pepper 8 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter (I use egg whites when wanting healthier meal)Marinara sauce or honey mustard, for dipping Directions:1. Preheat Oven to 400 deg. 2. Place all...

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Homemade Oreo’s

By:Tamber McAllisterIngredients:2 boxes devils food cake mix4 eggs 1 ½ c. shorteningCream Cheese FrostingDirections:•Mix together and roll into walnut size balls.•Cook for 9 min at 350.•Frost the middle of 2 cookies with cream cheese frosti...

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

By: Tamber McAllisterIngredients:1 box spice cake mix1 c. canned pumpkin1/3 c. butter (soft)2 eggs½ c. Milk2 c. mini chocolate chips Directions:•Mix all ingredients.•drop onto cookie sheet.•Cook 7-10 min. at 375.•Let cool on pan for 2-3 min.•Sandwich with Cream Cheese Icing if wan...

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Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Tim CovingtonIngredients:2 c. butter4 c. flour2 t. baking soda2 c. sugar5 c. oatmeal (blended to fine powder)24 oz choc. Chips2 c. brown sugar1 t. salt8 oz Hershey’s Bar (grated)4 eggs 2 t. baking powder2 t. vanilla3 c. chopped nuts Directions:•Cream butter and sugars.•Add eggs and vanilla.•Mix with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda.•Add choc. Chips, Hershey and nuts. •Roll into balls, place 2 in apart on baking sheet. •Bake at 375 for 10 m...

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Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

By: Misty CovingtonIngredients:1 c. Peanut Butter1 c. Sugar1 eggsDirections:•Mix ingredients well together. •Flatten with a glass that has been coated with sugar. •Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.•These are very dense, but very good fudge like. Make them bite si...

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Gluten Free Brownies

By: Baby cakes Bakery in New YorkIngredients:1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for pans 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons garbanzo and fava bean flour 1/4 cup potato starch 2 tablespoons arrowroot 1 cup unrefined sugar or 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup store-bought unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup brewed coffee or hot...

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Lemon Cookies

Cookie Ingredients: 1 lbs. butter 1 c. powdered sugar 1 ¼ c. cornstarch2 c. Flour Icing Ingredients: 2 c. powdered sugar1 lemon juice (approx. 1/3 c.)Zest of 1 lemon Directions:•Butter and Powdered sugar together, then add cornstarch and flour. •Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. •To make icing stir sugar and lemon juice until syrupy consistency, then add lemon zest. •Put on cookies when they are cool...

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Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

By: BYU Cooking NetworkIngredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough 36 mini peanut butter cups, chilled and unwrapped Directions:•Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth....

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Favorite Chocolate Mousse Pie

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Crunch Top Apple Pie

By: Amy McAllisterPie Ingredients:Dough for double 9-in pie crust (Homemade, frozen, or refrigerated)¾ c. sugar1 T. Flour1 t. cinnamonDash salt3 ½ c. peeled, shopped cooking apples16 oz apple sauce1 T lemon juice2 T. butter, chopped into small piecesCrunch Topping Ingredients:3 T. flour1 T sugarDash salt1 T. butter (room temp)Pie Directions:• Preheat oven to 425 deg.• Line a 9-in pie pan with half of dough• Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.• Stir in apples, sauce and lemon juice....

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Extremely Tender Pork Crock-pot Spareribs

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Corn and Black Bean Salad

By: Amy McAllisterIngredients:12 ears corn1 c. chopped cilantro½ c. cider vinegar1 c. olive oil1 ½ t. salt¼ t. pepper3 cans black beans3 jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced1/3 c. chopped red onionDirections:• Heat 6 quarts of water. • 2.Add corn and cook covered for 5 min.• Drain and cut corn kernels.• Wisk cilantro, vinegar, oil, salt and• pepper.• Add corn, beans, jalapenos, and oni...

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Summer Strawberry Salad

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