That Frugal Foodie

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  • Enchilada

    Enchilada

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    These are one of my husbands like five approved (by me) recipes that he cooks. They are some of the most delicious enchiladas that I’ve ever had and they’re really easy to make. They’re also good to make large quantities of and eat throughout the week. Print Recipe Enchilada The best gringo enchiladas I’ve ever…

  • Buttermilk Biscuits

    Buttermilk Biscuits

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    These Buttermilk Biscuits are light, fluffy, buttery, and addicting.  They are oozing with the south, and costing less than $2 you can afford to eat more than one!  I made a double batch of these for the family the day after thanksgiving and there were no leftovers. Try the recipe here!

  • Coconut Chicken Curry

    Coconut Chicken Curry

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    This Coconut Chicken Curry is a flavorful quick dinner for a busy weeknight. Especially if you don’t do any of the chopping. I used fresh peppers, onions, and carrots, but those can be bought already chopped and frozen to further reduce your cooking time. The longest thing will be the time it takes the rice…

  • Skirt Steak with Chimichuri

    Skirt Steak with Chimichuri

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    A Cuban take on skirt steak with a chimichuri sauce to drizzle over the top. The meat for this recipe was provided by the Virginia Tech Meat Center. They have a wide selection of high quality meats from animals processed and raised by the Virginia Tech students. I’ve had the chance to learn and participate…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Skirt Steak

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    What Is Skirt Steak? Skirt steak is the cut of meat that comes from the diaphragm of the cow. This is a highly used muscle which means that it will typically be tougher with more connective tissue than a less used muscle like the tenderloin. Typically skirt steak can be used for fajitas, but it…

  • Chicken Chili

    Chicken Chili

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    I’m not really a big chili person, but I LOVE this chili. It was inspired by a recipe that I lost a long time ago that my roommate’s mom made for us in college and I fell in love with. It’s creamy and just involves a lot of chopping and stirring. Perfect for a cool…

  • Pork Dumplings

    Pork Dumplings

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    These dumplings are great to make in large quantities. I like to always keep a stash in the freezer to have whenever I need a super quick, delicious meal. I steam them as I’m making them so they’re cooked and ready and will only need a pan fry to thaw and crisp up the outside…

  • Cheddar Mac & Cheese

    Cheddar Mac & Cheese

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    Everyone in my family has a meal that they love and always get for their birthday. This mac & cheese is what my mom would always make for mine. I love to make it for dinner and then freeze the leftovers into individual servings to take for lunch or have for dinner on a busy…

  • Sausage and Pepper Hoagie

    Sausage and Pepper Hoagie

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    This is a good one for when you need a quick meal and don’t feel like spending much time cooking.

  • Black Bean Salsa

    Black Bean Salsa

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    This dip is addicting. It’s something really easy, but still homemade that you can bring to a party when you don’t have much time to cook. The best part is that any leftovers go great in tacos or burritos. Print Recipe Black Bean Salsa Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 0 Minutes Servings people Ingredients…