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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 recipe is in about its third or fourth generation, passed down from Grandma to Mom to Me. It became my children's favorite, and now my grandchildren love it. It was a staple in each household, with or without the hamburger. The children named it "Belly Buster" because they always ate too much when we had it. Freezes well."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, lean hamburger...

"This baked ziti is absolutely delicious and whenever I make people come back for thirds! Since it is a bit involved for me, I usually make one to bake immediately and freeze another pan to cook later, so this recipe makes two pans. Fresh basil is essential to get the right flavor."

Ingredients: ziti pasta, pepper, garlic...

"These are truly the BEST gnocchi's ever. Every birthday we get to choose what we want for dinner and every year my mom would make these for me. They are very time consuming, but well worth the long prep time. Make them on a weekend and freeze them for later use. (Cook time includes the time it takes for the water to boil)"

Ingredients: instant mashed potatoes, egg yolks...

"I created this myself after looking at a few recipes... my attempt was to get more veggies and soy and make it lower calorie at the same time. I was happy with how this turned out... especially the cheese mixture. No one will know it is soy! The end result isn't as rich as the original version but still quite filling. If you aren't worried..."

Ingredients: pepper, summer squash, eggs...

"If you like real, down home, Italian cooking -- then you'll love this recipe. It's a traditional pasta dish, just like grandma used to make. The Bolognese sauce can be made and frozen for use throughout the month. Feel free to double this recipe as written, but reduce the wine to 3 cups total."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh parsley...

"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...

"The gnocchi I grew up with. This is made with cheese instead of potato, so it's a bit lighter. Prep time includes 30 minute resting time for dough."

Ingredients: eggs, ricotta cheese...

"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...

"Posted in response to request. This is a hearty, low sodium version of a classical stew. The recipe is from a Medical Center in San Francisco."

Ingredients: pepper, noodles...

"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...

"A traditional maltese food. Serve with a plain tomato sauce poured on top, a drizzle of olive oil and parmesan cheese."

Ingredients: eggs, olive oil...

"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 recipe originally appeared in Rachael Ray's Cooking Rocks! 30-Minute Meals for Kids, but I got it from Everyday with RR. This one is for MY little one! And her daddy. LOL."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...