Archive for September, 2009
Emeril’s Essence
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika $1.20 2 tablespoons salt $0.06 2 tablespoons garlic powder $0.26 1 tablespoon black pepper $0.03 1 tablespoon onion powder $0.45 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper $0.69 1 tablespoon dried oregano $0.60 1 tablespoon dried thyme $1.20 Total Cost $4.49 Simply combine all the ingredients and keep in an airtight container. The mixture [...]
Beef Stew

2 pounds of stewing beef $10.50 1/3 cup tomato paste $0.30 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar $0.42 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour $0.04 Salt and pepper to taste $0.06 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch chunks $0.94 6 small white or red new potatoes, well scrubbed (you can also use 6 large potatoes cut into chunks) $1.02 [...]
Beef Stew: Review
When I was looking for a new beef stew recipe, I found this one on Martha Stewart’s website. I cook it in the slow cooker, because I’m always looking for one-pot, easy meals. It was a favourite of the entire families but maybe I’m getting lazy when I cook it because I just can’t seem [...]
Basic Meatballs

Makes about 2 dozen meatballs. 1 pound of ground beef $4.50 1 pound of ground pork $3.25 1 cup bread crumbs $0.42 1 egg, scrambled with a fork $0.17 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped $0.06 2 green onions, finely chopped $0.14 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce $0.12 1 teaspoon dried oregano $0.20 1 teaspoon dried dill [...]
Basic Meatballs: Review
I don’t know where I learned to make meatballs from. I think it’s just one of those things that you pick up along the way and continually add and expand on. This is my most basic recipe for meatballs. These can be used for spaghetti, or slathered in barbecue sauce, heated, and served. Sometimes I [...]
Spinach Lemon Pasta

1/2 lb. bacon, chopped $2.34 1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed $1.19 1 cup sliced mushrooms $1.24 1 onion $0.65 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.04 3 lemons $1.99 2 tablespoons vegetable oil $0.14 1/2 package of dry penne pasta $0.99 1 tablespoon of salt $0.03 Total Cost $8.61 1.) Cook penne in boiling, salted water until [...]