Archive for November, 2009

General Tso’s Chicken

by: Frugal Michael November 13, 2009

CHICKEN  INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs chicken deboned & cut into bite-sized pieces 1 bunch spring onions, sliced (about 2 cups) 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1 egg corn starch soy sauce salt & pepper SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced pinch of cayenne pepper 1/2 cup white vinegar [...]

Homemade Taco Meat

by: Frugal Michael November 12, 2009

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef, chicken or turkey 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 T chili powder 3 T brown sugar 1 T ground cumin 1/2 T coriander 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 large can tomato puree sea salt & black pepper water Sorry about the photo, it [...]

Frugal Weekday Dinner Menu for 11/9 – 11/13

by: Frugal Michael November 9, 2009

This week’s menu is going to be pretty basic because it is a busy work week and I won’t have as much time as I’d like to spend in the kitchen.  I will be posting recipes soon so check back and feel free to ask questions. MONDAY: Spaghetti with meat sauce Inexpensive store bought sauce [...]

20% off at CVS.com for 2 Days

by: Frugal Michael November 9, 2009

Just received this offer and wanted to share it with you all as soon as possible since you have to use it by November 10th!  Get 20& off anything and everything you buy at CVS.com for two days only!

Michael’s Southern Style Pimento Cheese

by: Frugal Michael November 4, 2009

It is a southern staple, a delicacy that has to be done just right if it is going to be done at all.  It is pimento cheese and now you have my personal recipe. 1 2 ounce jar of pimentos, drained 8 ounces low fat extra sharp cheddar cheese, either shredded or chopped 1 teaspoon [...]

Cut Your Monthly Grocery Bill with Angel Food Ministries

by: Frugal Michael November 4, 2009

Ever since a coworker first told me about Angel Food Ministries a few years ago I have been a huge fan.  This program caters to people who are on a budget and allows them to get a great assortment of good quality food for a low price.  When I first heard about Angel Food I [...]

‘Tis the season for Free Calendars

by: Frugal Michael November 3, 2009

Calendars are one of the most common giveaways because they are so useful and they tend to remain that way for the whole year.  What better way for a company to be sure you remember their name than to have it hanging on your wall for the next 365 days? This year the folks at [...]