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SPECIAL NEW RECIPES FOR THE RECESSION. Delicious low cost recipes from our mothers and grandmothers. We have gathered recipes from the 1930’s and 40’s (adapted for 2009). |
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NANA’S MACARONI AND PEAS IN RED SAUCE Easy and inexpensive to prepare Use a four quart pot Sauté 1 chopped onion in small amount of oil until slightly brown Add l small can tomato paste Add 3 ½ cups water and thoroughly mix all together Bring to simmer and cook covered for ½ hour Add liquid from 1 can peas – save peas for later use Add l teas. garlic salt or powder Simmer for an additional 20 minutes Add peas and cook 5 minutes more Optional – add salt to taste Cook elbow macaroni or Ditalini pasta Mix all together and serve in soup dish Note: 2 tbsp. onion flakes may be used in place of chopped onion if desired
ARLENE’S HEALTHY DINNER FOR 85 CENTS A SERVING NOODLES, EGGS AND VEGETABLE 1 medium onion chopped Saute in 1 teas. oil In a separate pot, cook ¾ cut noodles or elbow macaroni until soft; drain Stir noodles into pan with chopped onions 2 eggs, slightly beaten with fork Pour eggs over noodles and onions; stir over moderate heat until eggs are cooked To complete dinner: cook fresh beets, carrots, green beans or peas (Slightly higher cost – use canned or frozen vegetable)
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