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I put all the linked recipes from a thread called "Cheap and easy..." from November 2004. Cookbook cover photo of Hawaiian Chicken Salad by Marg @Cayman Designs!!!

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Easy Sweet Pea Soup

(4 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

One Saturday afternoon I really wanted pea soup, but didn't have any in the cupboard and I didn't want to go to the store. So instead, I made my own. Oh-so-easy, this soup is yummy! MORE»

Recipe #29716

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Meat and Sweet Potato Pie

Posted by Julesong  

Easy and tasty, this is a nice change of pace for a weekend lunch or supper. Yum! MORE»

Recipe #30820

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BBQ Beef Cups

(14 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

This is a great recipe, easy to make, and popular with kids! You can use different flavors of barbecue sauce and different kinds of refrigerator biscuits as well (although I recommend the Pillsbury Grands sized ones as easiest to use). MORE»

Recipe #28689

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Bacon and Tomato Cups

(4 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

This is a great recipe, easy to make, and popular with kids! I recommend the Pillsbury Grands sized ones as easiest to use to make these tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner treats. MORE»

Recipe #30995

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Julie's Salsa Chicken

(2 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

Simple and easy, this dish is nonetheless a hit on the table! MORE»

Recipe #27006

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Creamed Ground Beef Sos

(108 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

I loved it when Mom used to make this for us! I have no idea if she originally made it for Dad, who had been in the army, or if she just liked it because it tasted good and was a budget stretcher. A traditional favorite, good ol' SOS. Note: the... MORE»

Recipe #28667

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Meatloaf Enchilada Casserole

(6 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

I love meatloaf, and tend to make large ones to ensure that there will be leftovers (nothing is better the next day than a cold meatloaf sandwich!). But sometimes I end up with half of a 3-pound meatloaf and nobody wants sandwiches, so here's what... MORE»

Recipe #38892

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Mom's Favorite: Betty Crocker's Classic Fluffy Meatloaf

(4 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

My mom has been using this recipe since she was married in the 50's and it's as good now as then. She still makes it for me when I visit. It's wonderful when first served, but is even better chilled... cold meatloaf sandwiches, mmm! A versatile... MORE»

Recipe #43262

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Mom's Salmon Patties

(1 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

Mom's recipe is different from most of them I've seen out there, and it's pretty darn good. MORE»

Recipe #43271

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Baked Porcupine Meatballs in Vodka Cream Sauce

(5 reviews) Posted by Julesong  

This afternoon I was trying to decide what to make for dinner, and suddenly I found myself craving good old porcupine meatballs. But I couldn't make plain meatballs, no sir! Here's the recipe I made up, and it came out wonderfully well. An adult... MORE»

Recipe #49139

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Unsophisticated Potato Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is delicious with bbq anything. MORE»

Recipe #91899

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Macaroni Salad

(71 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

I was hesitant about posting this recipe - it's the macaroni salad I grew up with, and pretty basic. But it is so darned good that I decided to go ahead. MORE»

Recipe #63733

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Herbed Tomato and Chickpea Soup

(15 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

A flavourful vegetarian soup. Filling and nourishing and very tasty. MORE»

Recipe #71417

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Cauliflower Au Gratin

(12 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

A very simple recipe for cauliflower that everyone always loves (even those who say they 'hate' cauliflower change their minds after trying this). MORE»

Recipe #59868

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Milk Tart

(19 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a recipe that was given me by a friend from South Africa. There is nothing complicated or sophisticated about it. Maybe that's why it tastes so good. Be sure to make this if you have kids. MORE»

Recipe #61828

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Ev's Greek Spaghetti Dinner

(17 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients and instructions - it comes together really quickly and I'm a stickler for detail. This is really good and I do recommend you try spaghetti 'the Greek way'. I'm pretty sure you're going to like... MORE»

Recipe #70268

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Zucchini or Squash Casserole

(6 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a very good side-dish that will use up much of your garden's zucchini in a delicious way. MORE»

Recipe #68052

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Garlic Bread

(23 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

An unusual garlic bread. This one uses mayonnaise. Try it, you'll like it! (really) MORE»

Recipe #61131

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Ev's Roast Chicken

(20 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

For all of you familiar with Mimi's Sticky Chicken, the technique in this recipe will ring a bell. It is a great way to roast a yummy bird when you have to be away from home for a while. This is my rendition. MORE»

Recipe #59580

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Ev's Lentil Soup (Greek - Fakess)

(16 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

In honour of Mirjam. This soup is called Fakess (pronounced 'fahKESS') in Greek. It is very good. This belongs to that category of Greek cooking called 'Ladera' which, literally translated, means 'made of oil'. Olive oil is not just a fat, it is... MORE»

Recipe #70620

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