8 oz. cavatappi pasta ($.40)
1/3 C. light mayo ($.05)
2 T. dijon mustard (free after coupons)
3 T. Italian salad dressing, fat free (free after coupons)
2 T. parmesan cheese ($.05)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder ($.05)
1/2 tsp. basil ($.05)
1 tsp. parsley ($.05)
1/8 C. chopped Italian sausage ($.15)
6 slices black forest ham or prosciutto ($.15)
1/8 C. shredded Italian cheese blend ($.10)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine ($.18)
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain completely. Whisk together layo, mustard, saladdressing, parmesan, garlic, basil, and parsley. If mixture is too thick, add 1-2 additional T. of mayo.
Gently stir in all remaining ingredients, toss to coat well.
Chill and serve.
Yields = 6-8 servings
Cost: $1.23
Cost per serving: $.22
My recipes and inspiration, from my hometown of Chicago to my favorite places to visit. I love to cook and eat in season, so most of my recipes and meals are affordable. I've combined a love of good food and some serious couponing skills to make meals that are restaurant worthy while spending less.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Italian Meat Trio Pasta Salad
Labels:
$5 Favorite,
30 Minute Meal,
BBQ,
Italian,
LowFat,
Pork,
Salad,
Side Dish
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Spiced Raisin Biscotti
1 pkg. white cake mix ($.45)
2 eggs, minus one yolk ($.20)
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce ($.25)
1 3/4 C. flour ($.15)
2 tsp. cinnamon ($.10)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
1 tsp. vanilla extract ($.05)
1 tsp. rum extract ($.10)
3/4 C. golden raisins, rough chopped ($.35)
3 T. brown sugar ($.05)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon ($.05)
Preheat oven to 375.
Mix well all ingredients except raisins, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Stir in raisins. Divide dough in half and form each half into a 9x3" log, flattened on top. Dust with cinnamon- brown sugar mixture.
Place on greased cookie sheet, bake 20-25 minutes or til tops of logs are golden brown and firm.
Cool 5 minutes, remove from cookie sheet, and cool 10 minutes.
Using a serrated knife, cut cookies into 1/2" to 3/4" slices.
Bake for 12-16 minutes or til cookies are just crisp. Top with drizzle.
Drizzle:
1/4 C. powdered sugar
1 T. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix well all ingredients, mixture should be thin.
Yields = 3 dozen
Cost: $1.80
Cost per biscotti: $.05
2 eggs, minus one yolk ($.20)
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce ($.25)
1 3/4 C. flour ($.15)
2 tsp. cinnamon ($.10)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
1 tsp. vanilla extract ($.05)
1 tsp. rum extract ($.10)
3/4 C. golden raisins, rough chopped ($.35)
3 T. brown sugar ($.05)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon ($.05)
Preheat oven to 375.
Mix well all ingredients except raisins, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Stir in raisins. Divide dough in half and form each half into a 9x3" log, flattened on top. Dust with cinnamon- brown sugar mixture.
Place on greased cookie sheet, bake 20-25 minutes or til tops of logs are golden brown and firm.
Cool 5 minutes, remove from cookie sheet, and cool 10 minutes.
Using a serrated knife, cut cookies into 1/2" to 3/4" slices.
Bake for 12-16 minutes or til cookies are just crisp. Top with drizzle.
Drizzle:
1/4 C. powdered sugar
1 T. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix well all ingredients, mixture should be thin.
Yields = 3 dozen
Cost: $1.80
Cost per biscotti: $.05
Labels:
$5 Favorite,
Bakery Basic,
Biscotti,
Cookies,
Dessert,
Fruit
Monday, July 4, 2011
Peach and Golden Raisin Streusel Bars with a touch of Honey
Crust and Topping:
1 C. margarine, chilled ($.25)
1 C. packed dark brown sugar ($.15)
2 C. quick-cooking oats ($.20)
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 tsp. baking soda ($.05)
Filling:
3 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped ($.75)
1/2 C. golden raisins, rough chopped ($.30)
2 T. honey ($.25)
1/8 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
2 T. coffee creamer (free after coupons)
6 oz. carton fat free honey almond flavored yogurt ($.40)
3/4 C. sugar ($.15)
1/8 C. all-purpose flour ($.05)
1 tsp. black walnut extract ($.10)
1 egg ($.10)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Mix butter and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in oats, 1 1/2 C. flour and the baking soda until crumbly. Press half of the mixture in ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Mix filling ingredients in large bowl. Pour over baked crust. Add a dash of nutmeg (an additional 1/8 tsp.) to crumb topping and crumble remaining oat mixture over filling.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is just set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Serve warm with ice cream or at room temperature.
Yields = 30 bars
Cost: $2.95
Cost per bar: $.10
1 C. margarine, chilled ($.25)
1 C. packed dark brown sugar ($.15)
2 C. quick-cooking oats ($.20)
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 tsp. baking soda ($.05)
Filling:
3 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped ($.75)
1/2 C. golden raisins, rough chopped ($.30)
2 T. honey ($.25)
1/8 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
2 T. coffee creamer (free after coupons)
6 oz. carton fat free honey almond flavored yogurt ($.40)
3/4 C. sugar ($.15)
1/8 C. all-purpose flour ($.05)
1 tsp. black walnut extract ($.10)
1 egg ($.10)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Mix butter and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in oats, 1 1/2 C. flour and the baking soda until crumbly. Press half of the mixture in ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Mix filling ingredients in large bowl. Pour over baked crust. Add a dash of nutmeg (an additional 1/8 tsp.) to crumb topping and crumble remaining oat mixture over filling.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is just set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Serve warm with ice cream or at room temperature.
Yields = 30 bars
Cost: $2.95
Cost per bar: $.10
Labels:
$5 Favorite,
Bars and Brownies,
Cookie Mix,
Dessert,
Entertaining,
Fruit,
Tea Time
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