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Thrifty Recipes

Whole Chicken in Crock Pot

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by RAKI WRIGHT

If you're looking for an easy and delicious dinner for your family, you have to try this recipe for whole chicken in crock pot. Only 5 minutes of prep time and it finishes by itself.

If you're looking for an easy and delicious dinner for your family, you have to try this recipe for a whole chicken in crock pot. Only 5 minutes of prep time and it finishes by itself. You always hear people talking about using rotisserie chickens as a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to feed your family. I love them, too. But, sometimes you ...

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Thrifty Recipe: Fried Cabbage

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Looking for an easy, healthy, and inexpensive side dish? This Fried Cabbage Recipe is the cheapest, easiest, and healthiest way to get your family to eat more veggies. Three easy ingredients and comes together in minutes.

One of my favorite thrifty recipes: fried cabbage - an easy and delicious side. Affiliate links used. If you search the internet, you will find many fried cabbage recipes. There are many variations for the type of oil to use, seasonings, and meat add-ins. This recipe is what I personally use for a quick, easy, healthy, and delicious side dish ...

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Thrifty Recipe: Fried Apples

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Fried apples are a thrifty recipe to make using one of the least expensive fruits available. I love apples. They are available year round, are usually around $1 per pound, and my whole family eats them. My favorite snacking apples are Fuji. My kids love having Granny Smith apples around to snack on, so I usually have them on hand. ...

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Thrifty Strawberry Recipes

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Are you looking for a thrifty strawberry recipe? Look no further. I'll tell you how to save money on strawberries, handle them, and get you started with a list of easy and thrifty strawberry recipes. During one of my trips to the grocery store at the end of March, I spotted strawberries for $1.99/lb. That's my target price, so I purchased a ...

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Thrifty Cornbread Recipe

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Looking for an easy, thrifty cornbread recipe that's better than the box? Cornbread truly is a Southern food. It originated with Native Americans and then adopted by the South. Both my grandma and my granny were famous for their cornbread, whether it was to accompany chili beans or slow cooked brown (pinto) beans. I have very fond ...

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