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"When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well."

Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

"This is my sister's recipe. It's easy, quick, and full of vegetables! A very tasty pasta dish! If you like a little bite, add more cayenne pepper!"

Ingredients: condensed tomato soup, low-fat cheese...

"There's a 100 different ways to make chili, but this recipe is the gold standard in Southern Indiana. This is my personal family rendition of it, but most hoosiers cook up something very similar to this on those cold winter days in the midwest."

Ingredients: ground cumin, tomatoes and green chilies...

"This is one of my family's absolute favorite soups. The tender, succulent tofu nuggets are a big hit with non-vegetarians too. We always serve it with a loaf of freshly-cooked bread cut in thick slices... *drool*"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"I have cooked this FOREVER. Everyone has a go-to recipe for nights when they get home late from work, kids have practice or a ton of homework, or whatever else throws a wrench in dinner plans. This is mine. I can throw it together in the blink of an eye. I could give my husband directions on how to make it over the phone, from memory. It doubles and..."

Ingredients: spaghetti noodles, diced tomatoes...

"This is a great sauce for those weekend pasta meals when you have the extra time. My favorite thing about making my own sauce is the aroma that fills your house. Everyone comes to the dinner table hungry."

Ingredients: dry red wine, crushed tomatoes...

"Posted in request for vegetarian OAMC recipes."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"This is an easy budget stretching favorite from our early marriage. It freezes well for Once a Month Cooking, and makes a great big batch. My husband prefers it to never reach the freezer, though--just eat it for lunch until it's all gone. We make it with our "Parsley Pesto" which is more special. To make it vegan/vegetarian, omit the..."

Ingredients: garlic, great northern beans...

"This soup is very comforting as well as tasty and full of vegetables. Great for those cold winter days or those suffering from or recovering from a cold. It's also good just any ol' time! It freezes reasonably well, though the potatoes get an odd texture to me after doing so. This recipe makes plenty soup, so don't be stingy! Get a second..."

Ingredients: cut green beans, spaghetti noodles...

"This is a family pleaser. There are some uncommon ingredients, but it is easy to make and the taste is deep and rich. A breeze to double and freeze ahead."

Ingredients: ground cumin, instant beef bouillon...

"I have made this chili recipe for at least 14 years. I entered this recipe in a contest some years back and it won 2nd place! My kids actually cheer when they hear we're having chili for supper! Perfect for fall and winter meals or for taking to a chili supper at church. It has a wonderful flavor and texture--you can change the ingredients somewhat..."

Ingredients: macaroni noodles, tomatoes and green chilies...

"A warming chestnut and bacon soup that's so easy to make and freeze ahead - perfect for a Christmas or winter supper.
This soup is also freezable."

Ingredients: streaky bacon, chestnuts...

"This recipe and variations of it are basically a food group in our house. It's just so versatile and easy (and healthy too) -- you can basically use whatever vegetables you like or have on hand. The saltiness combined with the savouriness of the parmesan cheese just make it so addictive. Half the time I make this, I add the diced tomatoes, and..."

Ingredients: noodles, dried basil...

"Hearty, wonderful. Based somewhat on a Rachel Ray recipe."

Ingredients: Rotel Tomatoes, egg noodles...