Comments on: Nine Tactics for Making Healthy, Incredibly Simple, and Cheap Meals for You and Your Family http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:55:12 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Never teh Bride http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-588901 Never teh Bride Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:28:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-588901 My husband makes a wonderful homemade pizza dough that's quick and easy (important now that we have a baby). It's a beer-based dough, and the recipe can be found here: http://everything2.com/node/1709502 Enjoy! My husband makes a wonderful homemade pizza dough that’s quick and easy (important now that we have a baby). It’s a beer-based dough, and the recipe can be found here: http://everything2.com/node/1709502

Enjoy!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-588569 Melissa Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:54:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-588569 I also get the Meijer ad out every thursday for the following week. Helps save money so you know what to buy this week and what to wait for, next week http://mypricesavings.com/next-week-sales-at-meijer-03222009-03282009 I have found it helpful in saving money in groceries. I also get the Meijer ad out every thursday for the following week. Helps save money so you know what to buy this week and what to wait for, next week

http://mypricesavings.com/next-week-sales-at-meijer-03222009-03282009

I have found it helpful in saving money in groceries.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-588563 Melissa Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:51:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-588563 Nice article, great reading! I really enjoyed it and would love to share it. Do you allow pingbacks? http://mypricesavings.com/food-saving-tips Nice article, great reading! I really enjoyed it and would love to share it. Do you allow pingbacks?

http://mypricesavings.com/food-saving-tips

]]> By: Greg http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-587952 Greg Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:46:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-587952 We're pretty bad about #8. We buy food and eat a portion, but leave the rest sitting in the container. Great point about making sure to use that up. We’re pretty bad about #8. We buy food and eat a portion, but leave the rest sitting in the container. Great point about making sure to use that up.

]]> By: KeptWench http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-569841 KeptWench Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:14:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-569841 Trent, you rock. ignore the whiners, the net's full of them. :-p Combine the pizza idea with the neighbors idea. Win on both. :) Trent, you rock. ignore the whiners, the net’s full of them. :-p

Combine the pizza idea with the neighbors idea. Win on both. :)

]]> By: jeffrey http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-565669 jeffrey Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:25:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-565669 Ground Turkey is $1.19 a pound at Aldi grocery store. Recipes for ground turkey can be found at turkey-recipes.net Ground Turkey is $1.19 a pound at Aldi grocery store. Recipes for ground turkey can be found at
turkey-recipes.net

]]> By: Corey http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-563081 Corey Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:26:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-563081 I would greatly enjoy a homemade pizza post! I would greatly enjoy a homemade pizza post!

]]> By: Cathy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-561067 Cathy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-561067 Great post, Trent. I just started a "Recession Recipes" series on my CalorieCrunch.blogspot.com blog. I'm trying to focus on economical, low cooking skill recipes. My first one is up - Chicken in a Pot with Rice. I also like to stretch out a single meal with leftovers into many different meals over the course of a week. Great post, Trent. I just started a “Recession Recipes” series on my CalorieCrunch.blogspot.com blog. I’m trying to focus on economical, low cooking skill recipes. My first one is up – Chicken in a Pot with Rice. I also like to stretch out a single meal with leftovers into many different meals over the course of a week.

]]> By: Mike http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-560834 Mike Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:54:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-560834 Linda, Post #48, your post doesn't make sense. It appears that you hate the grammar police, and how they pick any tiny mistake apart and that they are 'insufferable snotwipes" (how mature of you!). But you contradicted yourself and gave credit to this police by saying <b>"see how much fun poor grammar and misspelled words can be"</b>. That's EXACTLY the point. Poor grammar and/or lots and lots of mistakes makes reading something difficult. Seems to me the points of how 'unthaw' really means the opposite of 'thaw' were just trying to inform him of the mistake and not trying to tie him up and burn at the stake over one typo. Grow up. Linda, Post #48, your post doesn’t make sense.

It appears that you hate the grammar police, and how they pick any tiny mistake apart and that they are ‘insufferable snotwipes” (how mature of you!).

But you contradicted yourself and gave credit to this police by saying “see how much fun poor grammar and misspelled words can be”. That’s EXACTLY the point. Poor grammar and/or lots and lots of mistakes makes reading something difficult.

Seems to me the points of how ‘unthaw’ really means the opposite of ‘thaw’ were just trying to inform him of the mistake and not trying to tie him up and burn at the stake over one typo.

Grow up.

]]> By: Mike http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-560822 Mike Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:46:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-560822 I lol'd when I read "unthaw", because my Mother-in-law says the same thing. I point it out to her every time that Unthaw is the opposite of thaw. We're not grammar Nazis, we're just pointing out an error, not a big deal. It makes reading easier if there's proper grammar, punctuation, etc. without gramer an punktuashun an with speling erorz it maks it look liek a child or teenagr wrot it write lol wuldnt u agree? I lol’d when I read “unthaw”, because my Mother-in-law says the same thing. I point it out to her every time that Unthaw is the opposite of thaw.

We’re not grammar Nazis, we’re just pointing out an error, not a big deal. It makes reading easier if there’s proper grammar, punctuation, etc.

without gramer an punktuashun an with speling erorz it maks it look liek a child or teenagr wrot it write lol wuldnt u agree?

]]> By: Karen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-560789 Karen Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:22:01 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-560789 Love the post Trent. I am also tired of the grammar whiners. Would love to see the beer pizza dough recipe and also some slow cooker recipes. I got one for my BF for Christmas and we haven't used it yet!!! Since St. Pat's day is around the corner maybe can do some corned beef in it along with cabbage and carrots - yummy. Love the post Trent. I am also tired of the grammar whiners. Would love to see the beer pizza dough recipe and also some slow cooker recipes. I got one for my BF for Christmas and we haven’t used it yet!!! Since St. Pat’s day is around the corner maybe can do some corned beef in it along with cabbage and carrots – yummy.

]]> By: Ram http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-560052 Ram Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:29:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-560052 #9: we also find potluck dinners working well - 3 of our friends (and their family) meet once in a week or two for vedic chanting and we take turns for location; though we prepare about the same amount of food, when we all get-together, it would be enough for everyone in the group. Our "eat outside" budget (per month) has gone down from $40 to $10. #9: we also find potluck dinners working well – 3 of our friends (and their family) meet once in a week or two for vedic chanting and we take turns for location; though we prepare about the same amount of food, when we all get-together, it would be enough for everyone in the group. Our “eat outside” budget (per month) has gone down from $40 to $10.

]]> By: Ram http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-560032 Ram Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:19:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-560032 about #6 water: another kind we sometimes do, is to boil (optional) 3 or 4 cups of water with a teaspoon of Cumin Seeds in it, cool and drink. Cumin seeds in water act as a digestive element and good for health; and also gives a great flavor. about #6 water: another kind we sometimes do, is to boil (optional) 3 or 4 cups of water with a teaspoon of Cumin Seeds in it, cool and drink. Cumin seeds in water act as a digestive element and good for health; and also gives a great flavor.

]]> By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-559759 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:47:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559759 Great tips! We always do simple "Three Point" meals as I call them. A meat, a starch (a rice, potato, or pasta), and a veggie. The kids never complain. Great tips!

We always do simple “Three Point” meals as I call them. A meat, a starch (a rice, potato, or pasta), and a veggie. The kids never complain.

]]> By: Lynnika http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-559271 Lynnika Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:36:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559271 I found a super-simple crockpot *fish* recipe (only 90 minutes)--it's cooking right now & smells great! Recipe at: http://southernfood.about.com/od/moreseafood/r/bl13c2.htm I found a super-simple crockpot *fish* recipe (only 90 minutes)–it’s cooking right now & smells great! Recipe at:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/moreseafood/r/bl13c2.htm

]]> By: Ilah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-559136 Ilah Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:12:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559136 Another easy casserole from my 4-H days Brown 1/2# bacon and crumble. Add 1 can pork and beans and 1 can corn or 1 cup frozen corn. Heat through until warm. Another easy casserole from my 4-H days

Brown 1/2# bacon and crumble. Add 1 can pork and beans and 1 can corn or 1 cup frozen corn. Heat through until warm.

]]> By: Ilah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-559133 Ilah Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:10:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559133 A couple of easy casseroles that are surprisingly good. My granddaughters inhale both- HAMBURGER STEW--Brown 1# hamburger, add 1 can chicken noodle soup and 1 can water, and about 6 potatoes (peeled or unpeeled) and sliced in about 1/4" slices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. SAUSAGE AND POTATO CASSEROLE Brown 1 pkg Li'l Sizzlers and cut into small pieces. Add 6 potatoes cubed into pieces about 1/2"x1/2", pour a can of golden mushroom soup over the two stir all together and bake at 350 for about an hour until the potatoes are tender. Both are inexpensive and very filling. A couple of easy casseroles that are surprisingly good. My granddaughters inhale both-
HAMBURGER STEW–Brown 1# hamburger, add 1 can chicken noodle soup and 1 can water, and about 6 potatoes (peeled or unpeeled) and sliced in about 1/4″ slices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

SAUSAGE AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Brown 1 pkg Li’l Sizzlers and cut into small pieces. Add 6 potatoes cubed into pieces about 1/2″x1/2″, pour a can of golden mushroom soup over the two stir all together and bake at 350 for about an hour until the potatoes are tender.

Both are inexpensive and very filling.

]]> By: Kate http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-2/#comment-559091 Kate Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:20:11 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559091 more on marinating chicken in Italian dressing: If you roll the marinated chicken in Italian breadcrumbs and then bake until done, it is oh so good. Works very well with chicken thighs which are often on sale. more on marinating chicken in Italian dressing: If you roll the marinated chicken in Italian breadcrumbs and then bake until done, it is oh so good. Works very well with chicken thighs which are often on sale.

]]> By: Frugal Liz http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-1/#comment-559042 Frugal Liz Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:16:58 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-559042 I love homemade pizza! I would definitely like that "beer bread" pizza crust recipe too. Nothing tastes better with pizza than beer.:P One of my favorite frugal side dishes is baked acorn squash with maple syrup and butter. I tell my kids they're having dessert! I'm a member of a csa, so they bring me a lot of squash pretty much all year. Last summer they broght so much zuchinni I had to make zuchinni bread and freeze it. They also broght me two 25 pound watermelons. I love homemade pizza! I would definitely like that “beer bread” pizza crust recipe too. Nothing tastes better with pizza than beer.:P One of my favorite frugal side dishes is baked acorn squash with maple syrup and butter. I tell my kids they’re having dessert! I’m a member of a csa, so they bring me a lot of squash pretty much all year. Last summer they broght so much zuchinni I had to make zuchinni bread and freeze it. They also broght me two 25 pound watermelons.

]]> By: Tyler K http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/03/06/nine-tactics-for-making-healthy-incredibly-simple-and-cheap-meals-for-you-and-your-family/comment-page-1/#comment-558972 Tyler K Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:33:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=3258#comment-558972 When ever I need to clean out my cupboard I go to www.supercook.com I can enter the stuff have on hand and it comes up with recipes that include those ingredients. When ever I need to clean out my cupboard I go to http://www.supercook.com I can enter the stuff have on hand and it comes up with recipes that include those ingredients.

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