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They are cheap, versatile and quite tasty. Is there anyone who doesn't like potatoes? Yep, potatoes are about as cheap as they come. Buy a 50-pound bag of them (don't store them near apples or onions--they'll sprout eyes), keep them stored in a cool place--not the fridge--and you have got a good basic for your next meal.
Here are a few quick, cheap ideas to make potatoes the main meal:
Bake the potatoes for an hour at 400 degrees. Take out some leftovers from the fridge and chop 'em up (I have used meat, chicken vegetables--anything)Take the innards out of your tater, mix with chopped leftovers, top with cheese and return to the oven until cheese is melted. Ta da! Dinner!
Start with a big pot of mashed potatoes (about 4 cups). Add 2 cans chicken broth, 1 cup milk and a little salt and pepper. Stir until hot. Add sharp cheddar cheese and serve. Filling and delicious.
Scoop out the innards of baked potato, chop and mix with prepared taco meat. Top with salsa, lowfat sour cream and cheese. A big hit at my house!
Chop raw potatoes and simmer till just done. Drain water off and put in a frying pan with a little olive oil. Sprinkle a little salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste. Cook 'til nice and brown. Break some raw eggs over the top and scramble them in. How much you use depends on how many you are feeding (about two eggs per person).
These recipes are fast, cheap, easy and tasty. Best of all they are satisfying. So remember your potato bin the next time you need to make a quick meal. You'll save yourself a bundle in time and money! Enjoy!
Leanne Ely is the Manic Housewife. Manic, meaning inordinately enthusiastic, perfectly describes her attitude toward life, healthy, good-for-you cooking and the pursuit of frugality. Her new book, "Healthy Foods Your Kids Will Love", will be on the shelves January 2001 (Champion Press). Leanne is a newspaper columnist, freelance writer and the voice behind Manic Minutes; soon to be heard on the radio. Subscribe to Leanne's free ezine "Healthy Foods" by sending an email to: subscribe-h-f@hub.thedollarstretcher.com or visiting stretcher.com/menu/subscribHF.cfm
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