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Got 15 Minutes? You’ve Got a Great Scratch-Cooked Dinner: 15-Minute Marinara Recipe

By Lorraine Thompson1 Comments. Leave another...

It only takes a few minutes to throw simple ingredients together, simmer them while pasta water boils, and enjoy a far tastier marinara than you’ll find in any jar. The Copywriters’ Kitchen clan loves 15-Minute Marinara with angel hair pasta, spaghettini and penne—and we also ... [Read More] [1 Comment. Please leave another.]

Filed Under: Pastas, Quick Recipes, Recipes, Sauces Tagged With: 15-Minute Marinara Sauce, Quick scratch-cooked marinara

Need an antidote to Bacon Explosion? Try Recipe-Ready Tofu.

By Lorraine Thompson2 Comments. Leave another...

Half my family are blood-thirsty carnivores who lust after food like the Bacon Explosion. The other half are vegetarian. How do I pull off a family-pleasing meal without heated philosophical debate—and hours slaving over a hot stove? My favorite solution is to cook dishes so ... [Read More] [2 Comments. Please leave another.]

Filed Under: Chicken, Marinades, Recipes, Sauces, Tofu, Vegetarian Tagged With: Antidote to Bacon Explosion, CK Basic Recipe, Recipe-Ready Tofu, Stovetop Smoky Barbecued Chicken recipe, Stovetop Smoky Barbecued Tofu recipe

30 Frugal Food Staples that prepare you for any mealtime emergency

By Lorraine Thompson1 Comments. Leave another...

“What’s for dinner, Mommy?” Oops. A quick peek in your cupboard reveals a tin of anchovies, a box of Shredded Spoonfuls and some chocolate whey powder. Guess it’ll be pizza. Again. Don’t beat yourself up—but do take steps to turn things around. It’s the New Year. We have ... [Read More] [1 Comment. Please leave another.]

Filed Under: Marinades, Recipes, Sauces Tagged With: 30 Frugal Foodie Staples, Frugal Foodie shopping list, teriyaki sauce recipe

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