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    Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread

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    Poverty Meal
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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...

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    Poverty Meal

    By Malriah on May 7, 2002

    Recipe #27520

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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."

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    Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings
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    If you love good, old-fashioned, down home chicken and dumplings, this is the real thing! Note that this dumpling recipe makes "a bunch of dumplin's"...

    Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings

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    Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings

    By Susie in Texas on January 24, 2003

    Recipe #52253

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    "If you love good, old-fashioned, down home chicken and dumplings, this is the real thing! Note that this dumpling recipe makes "a bunch of dumplin's" because around here, most folks want more dumplin's than chicken. (prep time includes cooling time for cooked chicken.)"

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    Chili's Salsa
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    You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

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    Chili's Salsa

    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

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    "You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Ingredients: cumin, tomatoes and green chilies...

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    Strawberries and Cream Pie
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    This could also be called a no-bake cheesecake. Wonderful and elegant Valentine's or summer dessert. When my roommate first tried this, she promptly...

    Strawberries and Cream Pie

    By sofie-a-toast on February 17, 2012

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    "This could also be called a no-bake cheesecake. Wonderful and elegant Valentine's or summer dessert. When my roommate first tried this, she promptly requested that this be made every year for her birthday. That good! Adapted from Just Putzing Around the Kitchen blog. *If you have a deep dish pie pan, you might want to 1 1/2 or double this."

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    Cheesy Tuna With Rice
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    Very quick and easy, all made on the stovetop in one pot.

    I, personally, prefer it a little cheesier, so I would double the amount of cheese....

    Cheesy Tuna With Rice

    By Ravedeb on February 15, 2012

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    "Very quick and easy, all made on the stovetop in one pot. I, personally, prefer it a little cheesier, so I would double the amount of cheese. Also, I made it with skim milk and forgot to thaw the peas and it came out fine. You might want to add some salt & pepper, but that can be added later for individual preferences."

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    Ingredients: albacore tuna in water, MINUTE White Rice...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

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    Creamy Egg'n'veggie Wrap
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    This yummy wrap is a wonderful way to sneak some extra veg into your lunch, even my picky 2 year old ate it! ;)

    Creamy Egg'n'veggie Wrap

    By Hislovesbest on February 15, 2012

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    "This yummy wrap is a wonderful way to sneak some extra veg into your lunch, even my picky 2 year old ate it! ;)"

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    Ingredients: dried dill, peas and carrots...

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    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

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    "You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Copycat Lawry's Seasoned Salt
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    This is an MSG-free copycat recipe for Lawry's Seasoned Salt. (Found it on the Web while searching for something else; haven't tried it myself.)

    Copycat Lawry's Seasoned Salt

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    Copycat Lawry's Seasoned Salt

    By Lennie on January 9, 2002

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    "This is an MSG-free copycat recipe for Lawry's Seasoned Salt. (Found it on the Web while searching for something else; haven't tried it myself.)"

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, garlic powder...

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    Stove Top Rice Oriental Ground Beef
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    I used to use the Hamburger Helpers but desided it was cheaper to go this way with it. It is better and warms up easier.

    Stove Top Rice Oriental Ground Beef

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    Stove Top Rice Oriental Ground Beef

    By Braunda on February 9, 2005

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    "I used to use the Hamburger Helpers but desided it was cheaper to go this way with it. It is better and warms up easier."

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    Ingredients: sliced mushrooms, onion soup mix...

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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...

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    By Malriah on May 7, 2002

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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."

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    Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

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    Chili's Salsa
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    You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

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    Chili's Salsa

    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

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    "You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Kittencal's Onion Patties/Latkes
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    I have been making these for over 20 years, I usually get about 15 patties but it depends on the size of the batter that you drop in the pan, these are...

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    By Kittencalskitchen on September 20, 2005

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    "I have been making these for over 20 years, I usually get about 15 patties but it depends on the size of the batter that you drop in the pan, these are better if fried to very brown and crispy, you can make a double recipe, fry them then freeze them on a tray then pop them into freezer bags, then just warm them in the oven to crisp up, they are very..."

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    These are really great! I have made them several times and frozen them in quart-sized bags. If you are making them for a group you can keep them warm in...

    Sloppy Joes for a Crowd or OAMC

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    "These are really great! I have made them several times and frozen them in quart-sized bags. If you are making them for a group you can keep them warm in a large crock pot. Makes enough for 100 sandwiches. The original source is from Taste of Home Annual Recipes 1994."

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    I finally figured out how to make really tasty waffles out of bisquick mix! I used the Master Mix found here instead of store bought mix: http://www.recipezaar.com/45055...

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    By Carla's Kitchen on July 16, 2007

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    "I finally figured out how to make really tasty waffles out of bisquick mix! I used the Master Mix found here instead of store bought mix: http://www.recipezaar.com/45055"

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