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Coupons for Einstein Bros., Quiznos, Taco Bueno, and More!

It isn’t easy to find some family time during the week. Parents are working, and the kids have school, homework, and after school activities to attend. One way to make sure you have time to sit down and have a conversation with your family is to take them out to dinner. Here are some deals at restaurants, cafes, and fast food places. That should help! Monical’s Pizza has three coupons for you. Each coupon will expire on September 23, 2012. One is for an 8” Pizza with one topping, an individual garden salad, and a 20 ounce soft drink for … Continue reading →

Chipotle is Having a Costume Contest, and $2.00 Food!

What are you going to be for Halloween this year? If you have not decided yet, I have a suggestion. Dress up as a “horrifying processed food”, and wear your costume to a Chipotle restaurant. Show up on Halloween after 6:00 P. M. and you will get a burrito, bowl, salad, or an order of tacos for just $2.00. Chipotle is also having a costume contest, where the winner will get $2,500. One of the nice things about Chipotle is that their food is made from fresh ingredients. Nothing is deep fried, and nothing is made from processed foods that … Continue reading →

Easy Picnic Recipes

Make the most of summer’s incredible weather by hosting a family picnic. The dishes don’t have to be fancy; instead look for recipes that are portable, flavorful and can be doubled to feed multiple guests. The following are some of my family’s favorite picnic recipes. They get high marks for looking and tasting great. What’s more, they can be made ahead of time so you don’t have to slave away in the kitchen on the day of your outing. ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SANDWICH Ingredients for Sandwich: 2 cups spring mix lettuce 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil … Continue reading →

More Ways to Eat Out and Still Stay Fit

In my previous blog I revealed some of the nation’s top-rated healthy eateries. These popular restaurants claim that you can dine at their establishments and still lose weight provided you stick with their portion sizes and get in about 30 minutes of cardio exercise per day. I was happy to see that a few of the places featured in my last blog are ones I frequent on a regular basis. Here now are the rest of Health Magazine’s picks for “Fittest Chain Restaurants in America”: Corner Bakery. This popular eatery scored exceptionally well for offering a delicious and healthy breakfast … Continue reading →

Mediterranean-Style Rib Eye Steaks and Garlic Butter Shrimp

With summer rapidly drawing to a close many families are putting the finishing touches on their vacations. Sadly, winter marshmallow roasts around the living room fireplace will soon replace the outdoor BBQs that have become an evening staple for some clans. Bidding good-bye to summer is never easy (especially if you live in the Upper Midwest), which is why I like to ease the pain by grilling out as much as possible during these last weeks of August. The following recipes make for delicious Surf ‘n’ Turf meal. The first dish is a Mediterranean-style Ribeye Steak infused with classic flavors … Continue reading →

Simple Steak Recipe and the World’s Easiest Healthy Dessert

I’ve been on a steak kick recently. Perhaps, it’s because I am planning to prepare the choice cut of meat for a get together my family has been invited to. Regardless, I am surprised by how many simple recipes exist for a piece of meat that I have long associated with a raise (or other financial windfall) and labor (hauling out the grill and carefully preparing individual steaks to everyone’s desired doneness is a sweaty process). The recipe I am planning to take to the weekend get together is clear cut and while I have yet to prepare it I … Continue reading →

Sizzling Steak Tacos with Mango Salsa

How often do you prepare steak for a weekday dinner? In a previous blog I revealed that making steak in the middle of the week is not a common occurrence in my home. But, during the summer months it’s not uncommon for some home cooks to throw a few steaks on the grill mid-week. If you are one of these lucky folks then you might consider making the following recipe. These Sizzling Steak Tacos are hot and spicy thanks to some ground cumin and garlic. The simple ingredients give the steak a welcome kick. Meanwhile, the fresh mango salsa has … Continue reading →

Making Your Freezer and Crock Pot Work Together

Two great appliances in your kitchen arsenal are your crock pot and your freezer. These two things can do a lot to save you money on your food budget. The crock pot can cost less to operate than a conventional oven. And having a full freezer reduces the chances that you will be buying expensive restaurant meals. But when you combine both the crock pot and the freezer, you’ll make the most of your savings. Here are some guidelines to using these appliances together to reduce your food budget and live frugally. Practice crock pot cooking and freezer cooking at … Continue reading →

Easy Post Thanksgiving Recipes

If you spent the better part of Wednesday and Thursday preparing your Thanksgiving feast, then the kitchen is likely the last place you want to be this weekend. I have no desire to cook up an elaborate Saturday night dinner, but only have enough leftover turkey for, maybe, a small lunch. If you are lucky enough to have leftover turkey or have some chicken in the freezer you can thaw for dinner, you might consider the following easy (as in less than 30-minutes to make) and affordable recipes. CRUNCHY TURKEY WRAPS Ingredients: 6 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1/4 cup sour cream … Continue reading →

Tacos Sans Ground Meat

How often do you make tacos for a meal? For some reason that is one meal idea that I forget about, and there’s no reason to forget about how painless and quick tacos are to get on the table. Really. So why can’t I remember to make them more often? The other night I made tacos for our evening meal. Because I used canned kidney beans instead of ground meat or refried beans, my meal became less of a hassle (no cooking!), was much less expensive, and much easier on my figure. Sure I still had to chop fresh veggies … Continue reading →