Category Archives: Dutch Oven

Dutch Oven Beef Stew with Butternut Squash

Several weeks ago I purchased a large package of meat for beef stew, that was reduced for quick sale. I split the meat up into 3 baggies, added some seasoning and then tossed them in the freezer. Then came the … Continue reading

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Fiesta Beans and Rice Recipe

Rice and beans will always be a $5 Dinner. Unless, of course, you go all sorts of crazy and add in expensive spices like saffron or cardamom (2 of the more expensive spices). Rice is crazy cheap…especially if you buy … Continue reading

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Quinoa Primavera Recipe

I love quinoa. I love how it’s so filling. I love that my kids lick their bowls when I make it for them. I love that it’s packed with protein. I love that it’s an inexpensive way to make a … Continue reading

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Four Bean Salad with Quinoa Recipe

Light. Easy. Summer. Salad. The quinoa cooks on the stovetop in just a few minutes.  If you really don’t want to have any heat in your kitchen, cook the quinoa in a rice cooker out on your patio. Once the … Continue reading

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Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas Recipe

When I think of pasta and peas together, I think of blue box macaroni with a can of tuna and a can or bag of frozen peas.  Well, that’s what I thought about pasta and peas before I really learned … Continue reading

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