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Want recipes for budget friendly, healthy 'Eat-Out-Treats' ?

While cutting the grocery budget and still trying to feed the family a healthy diet, it seemed that most of our 'temptations' were for the treats we would get when we had been used to eating out.  So I started a massive test kitchen effort to recreate them with a healthy and budget friendly twist.

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I've been doing a series of healthy & cheaper 'eat-out-treats' made at home and sending it out through my monthly newsletter.  Each recipe costs about 1/2 the price of eating out (not to mention gas money) and is a much healthier alternative to the traditional recipe!

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It started with a whole grain remake of Macaroni Grill's Rosemary Bread, then I remade a healthy version of Red Lobster's Cheddar Biscuits and now I've finally I have decided which recipe is next:.

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Hardees Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits, complete with frosting!! (Plus some other variations)

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When I come to an end of this series, I'm going to move on to some 'convenience foods' made healthy!

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If you would like the recipe - (it's going out July 1 afternoon Eastern Time) - go here to get the newsletter:  http://www.eatgrains.com There will be more to come....I promise! (o:

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Best Blessings!

Donna

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cheapChic said:

hhhooo Boy??!!!! sounds so good at least you know what goes into your baking I do some because my muffins and cookies are good but some just insult me if making some good breads like this wish there was a store like that just home goodies just that nothing else so I can cheat and say yup!! did it all by myself.. :)-

July 1, 2009 9:02 PM
 

thriftycj said:

This one is one of my favorites...

PF. Chang’s Orange Peel Sauce

1 Tbsp. oil (can substitute cooking spray)

4 Green onions sliced

2 Tbsp. garlic, minced

1 can tomato sauce

2 Tbsp. chili garlic paste/puree (I like the brand China Bowl Select)

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

¼ c. sugar (can substitute splenda with good results)

Juice of ½ orange

Zest of 1 orange julienned

½ c. water

2 Tbsp. corn starch

Heat oil in pan.  Add onions and garlic, sauté over medium heat until oil infused with flavor.  Add other ingredients except water and cornstarch.  Mix thoroughly and simmer for 2-3 minutes.  Mix water and cornstarch into a slurry.  Add to sauce mixture and bring to a boil.

Toss with boiled or steamed shrimp or 1 pound cooked chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces.  Can also add vegetables like broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms (I like creminis/baby bellas) or zucchini.  

July 7, 2009 4:51 PM

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About Millers Grain House

Hi! I am Donna Miller – A Happy Wife, Home-school Parent of three Graduates, Author, Homesteader, Entrepreneur-http://www.millersgrainhouse.com/store, Visual Kitchen Mentor-http://www.youtube.com/user/thewheatguy and Frugal Fanatic.

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