Serves 4
| Lentils, dry | 2 C |
| Basil | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Water | 4 C |
| Onions | 1 C |
| Cumin | 2 tsp |
| Oil | 1/4 C |
| Garlic | 2 clove |
| Tomatoes, diced | 2 C |
Saute onion, cumin and garlic in oil. Add lentils and tomatoes. Cook until very thick.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Simple Sunday Lentils
Sunday Lentils
Serves 4
Boil lentils with basil, salt and water, drain.
Saute onion, cumin and garlic in oil. Add lentils and tomatoes. Cook until very thick.
Serves 4
Saute onion, cumin and garlic in oil. Add lentils and tomatoes. Cook until very thick.
$5 Dinner Sunday Lentils
Lentils are always a good deal at SaveALot. This basil-cumin tomato sauce adds an interesting flavor twist
This ~$3.00 dinner provides 1 cup of lentils, 2 biscuits, and 1/2 cup of green beans per serving.
Sunday Lentils, Cheese biscuits, Green beans.
Buy: Shredded cheddar cheese, lentils
Pantry: Basil, onions, cumin, flour, green beans
For 4 servings
1/2 lb Lentils $0.43
2 cups Tomatoes $0.75
2 cups Flour $0.15
4 ounces Cheese $0.83
2 cups Green beans $0.80
Total $2.96
This ~$3.00 dinner provides 1 cup of lentils, 2 biscuits, and 1/2 cup of green beans per serving.
Sunday Lentils, Cheese biscuits, Green beans.
Buy: Shredded cheddar cheese, lentils
Pantry: Basil, onions, cumin, flour, green beans
For 4 servings
1/2 lb Lentils $0.43
2 cups Tomatoes $0.75
2 cups Flour $0.15
4 ounces Cheese $0.83
2 cups Green beans $0.80
Total $2.96
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Parisian Carrot Salad
An easy side dish for winter meals.
Parisian Carrot Salad
Serves 4
Mince parsley very fine, and shred carrots.
Drizzle oil over mixture.
Crush garlic and add to mixture along with salt and pepper.
Stir well, coating carrots thoroughly.
Sprinkle vinegar over mixture, toss, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Simplify:
Use vegetable oil instead of olive oil
Use cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar
Parisian Carrot Salad
Serves 4
| Carrots | 2 C |
| Parsley | 1/2 C |
| Olive oil | 1 tsp |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Pepper | 1/8 tsp |
| Red wine vinegar | 1 Tbsp |
Mince parsley very fine, and shred carrots.
Drizzle oil over mixture.
Crush garlic and add to mixture along with salt and pepper.
Stir well, coating carrots thoroughly.
Sprinkle vinegar over mixture, toss, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Simplify:
Use vegetable oil instead of olive oil
Use cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
$5 Dinner Simple Lemon Thyme Chicken
Broccoli is on sale at $1.00 per bunch, and the Value brand leg quarters are $5.90 for 10 pounds.
This ~$3.00 dinner provides 4 ounces of cooked chicken, 1 cup of rice, and 1/2 cup broccoli per person.
Buy: Chicken leg quarters, broccoli
Pantry: Oil, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, rice, chicken broth.
For 4 servings
2.5 lb chicken $1.50
1 bunch broccoli $1.00
1 1/4 C rice $0.35
Use the chicken broth instead of water to cook the rice. After the chicken has baked, skim off the fat from the juices left in the pan, and pour the flavorful juices over the rice at the table. Sprinkle a bit of lemon juice over the broccoli as it is steaming for a bright flavor.
Simple Lemon Thyme Chicken, steamed broccoli, Rice
You can add some Baked Pears for a seasonal dessert.
This ~$3.00 dinner provides 4 ounces of cooked chicken, 1 cup of rice, and 1/2 cup broccoli per person.
Buy: Chicken leg quarters, broccoli
Pantry: Oil, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, rice, chicken broth.
For 4 servings
2.5 lb chicken $1.50
1 bunch broccoli $1.00
1 1/4 C rice $0.35
Use the chicken broth instead of water to cook the rice. After the chicken has baked, skim off the fat from the juices left in the pan, and pour the flavorful juices over the rice at the table. Sprinkle a bit of lemon juice over the broccoli as it is steaming for a bright flavor.
Simple Lemon Thyme Chicken, steamed broccoli, Rice
You can add some Baked Pears for a seasonal dessert.
Simple Lemon Thyme Chicken
Lemon Thyme Chicken
4 servings
Arrange leg quarters in roasting pan skin side up.
Whisk together olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and thyme.
Brush over chicken, and let marinate for 1 hour.
Place in oven (no need to preheat) and set to 350 F. Roast for 50-60 minutes, checking to be sure thick part of thigh is done.
Drain off pan juices, and skim off fat. Serve pan juices on the side.
4 servings
| Leg quarters | 2.5 lb |
| Olive oil | 1 Tbsp |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tbsp |
| Thyme | 1 tsp |
Whisk together olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and thyme.
Brush over chicken, and let marinate for 1 hour.
Place in oven (no need to preheat) and set to 350 F. Roast for 50-60 minutes, checking to be sure thick part of thigh is done.
Drain off pan juices, and skim off fat. Serve pan juices on the side.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hungarian Pork Goulash
Hungarian Pork Goulash
4 servings
Slice onions thin, and saute in oil. Add pork, saute 5-10 minutes.
Add paprika, tomato paste, garlic, salt, and flour.
PUt in slow cooker on low for 7 hours, adding liquid if necessary.
Half an hour before serving, dice and saute green pepper and add to meat mixture.
Mix a small amount of the cooking liquid with the sour cream, and stir back into cooker.
Serve over noodles.
4 servings
| Oil | 1 Tbsp |
| Onions | 4 C (1 lb) |
| Pork shoulder, bone in | 2 lb |
| Paprika | 2 Tbsp |
| Tomato paste | 1 Tbsp |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Salt | 3/4 tsp |
| Flour | 1 Tbsp |
| Chicken stock | 2 Tbsp |
| Green pepper | 1/2 C |
| Sour cream | 1/2C |
Add paprika, tomato paste, garlic, salt, and flour.
PUt in slow cooker on low for 7 hours, adding liquid if necessary.
Half an hour before serving, dice and saute green pepper and add to meat mixture.
Mix a small amount of the cooking liquid with the sour cream, and stir back into cooker.
Serve over noodles.
$5 Dinner Hungarian Pork Goulash
This week at Meijer, you can get a good deal on western ribs, and green beans.
This $3.50 dinner provides a 4 ounce serving of pork ($2.25), 1 cup of noodles (.53), and 1/2 C (.63) of green beans per person.
Hungarian Pork Goulash, Noodles, Green beans
Buy: 2 lb western ribs, 1 lb frozen Freshlike green beans, 1 green pepper
In the pantry: Sour cream (on sale last week), onions, tomato paste, garlic, salt, flour, noodles.
This $3.50 dinner provides a 4 ounce serving of pork ($2.25), 1 cup of noodles (.53), and 1/2 C (.63) of green beans per person.
Hungarian Pork Goulash, Noodles, Green beans
Buy: 2 lb western ribs, 1 lb frozen Freshlike green beans, 1 green pepper
In the pantry: Sour cream (on sale last week), onions, tomato paste, garlic, salt, flour, noodles.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Price is Right Feb 22 - 28
Here's this week's best buys in southeast Michigan. Ingredients in italics are more expensive than the rule of thumb I use for truly frugal cooking, 45¢ per serving.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken leg quarters .59 per pound (Kroger, SaveALot)
32¢ Chicken thighs .89 per pound (Meijer)
35¢ Pork, western ribs .99 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Ground beef $1.60 per pound (SaveALot)
46¢ Ground chuck $1.79 per pound (SaveALot)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
13¢ Lentils .79 per pound (SaveALot)
25¢ Peanut butter 17 oz 1.29 (Kroger)
32¢ Eggs (SaveALot)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
03¢ Cabbage .39 per pound (SaveALot)
09¢ Onions .43 per pound (SaveALot)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Green beans (frozen) $1.00 per pound (Meijer)
18¢ Broccoli $1.00 per bunch (Kroger)
20¢ Grapes $1.00 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Avocado $1.00 each (Meijer)
Pantry Items
Walnuts $3.99 per pound (Meijer)
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken leg quarters .59 per pound (Kroger, SaveALot)
32¢ Chicken thighs .89 per pound (Meijer)
35¢ Pork, western ribs .99 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Ground beef $1.60 per pound (SaveALot)
46¢ Ground chuck $1.79 per pound (SaveALot)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
13¢ Lentils .79 per pound (SaveALot)
25¢ Peanut butter 17 oz 1.29 (Kroger)
32¢ Eggs (SaveALot)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
03¢ Cabbage .39 per pound (SaveALot)
09¢ Onions .43 per pound (SaveALot)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Green beans (frozen) $1.00 per pound (Meijer)
18¢ Broccoli $1.00 per bunch (Kroger)
20¢ Grapes $1.00 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Avocado $1.00 each (Meijer)
Pantry Items
Walnuts $3.99 per pound (Meijer)
Friday, February 20, 2009
Simple Baked Pears
Seasonal fruits combined in a simple dessert
Slice oranges without peeling.
Layer in bottom of baking dish, and sprinkle raisins on top.
Halve and core pears. Place cut side down on oranges.
Mix brown sugar and water, and pour over pears.
Dot with butter, cover, and bake a 325 F for 45 minutes to an hour.
Fancy it up:
Add 1/2 C white wine before you cover the baking dish. A flavor-enhancer that makes the dish stand out.
| Pears | 3 |
| Oranges | 1 |
| Raisins | 3 Tbsp |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 C |
| Water | 1/3 C |
| Butter | 1 Tbsp |
Slice oranges without peeling.
Layer in bottom of baking dish, and sprinkle raisins on top.
Halve and core pears. Place cut side down on oranges.
Mix brown sugar and water, and pour over pears.
Dot with butter, cover, and bake a 325 F for 45 minutes to an hour.
Fancy it up:
Add 1/2 C white wine before you cover the baking dish. A flavor-enhancer that makes the dish stand out.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Televaros
An interesting combination of creamed corn with bay leaf
Televaro Casserole
Brown meat, add celery, onions, green pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until tender. Add corn and Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and sugar.
Boil noodles until just tender.
Layer meat and noodles in casserole. (Optional: cover with breadcrumbs and dot with butter).
Bake at 375 F until browned, about 30 minutes.
Televaro Casserole
| Ground beef | 1 lb | 1/4 lb |
| Corn, cream style | 1 1/2 C | 1/2C |
| Green pepper | 1/4 C | 1 Tbsp |
| Onion | 3/4 C | 1/4C |
| Celery | 1 C | 1/4C |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 Tbsp | 1 tsp |
| Bay leaf | 1 | 1/4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp | 1/4 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 Tbsp | 3/4 tsp |
| Noodles | 12 oz | 3 oz |
Brown meat, add celery, onions, green pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until tender. Add corn and Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and sugar.
Boil noodles until just tender.
Layer meat and noodles in casserole. (Optional: cover with breadcrumbs and dot with butter).
Bake at 375 F until browned, about 30 minutes.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
$5 Dinner Televaro Casserole
One of my favorite casseroles contains creamed corn. I like casseroles because they put the meat, the starch and the vegetable all in one dish.
Televaros
Televaros Casserole
Total cost $4.75
Televaros
Televaros Casserole
| Ground beef | 1 lb | 1.60 |
| Noodles | 12 oz | .90 |
| Creamed corn | 14.5 oz | .50 |
| Green pepper | 1/4 C | .25 |
| Celery | .20 | |
| Onion | .30 | |
| Salad | 1.00 |
Total cost $4.75
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
$5 Dinner Rosemary Roasted Chicken
A frugal menu for items you can buy at Kroger this week.
The least expensive meat at Kroger this week is the 10-pound bag of chicken leg quarters.
Menu
Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Apple Onion Saute, Roasted Potatoes
Shopping
Chicken leg quarters 2.5 lbs $1.48
Granny Smith apples 1 lb $.75
Onions .5 lb $.28
Potatoes 1 lb $.30
Total $2.80
Provides 4-oz serving of cooked chicken, 1/2 C serving of apples and onions, 1/2 C roasted potatoes for 4 people.
The least expensive meat at Kroger this week is the 10-pound bag of chicken leg quarters.
Menu
Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Apple Onion Saute, Roasted Potatoes
Shopping
Chicken leg quarters 2.5 lbs $1.48
Granny Smith apples 1 lb $.75
Onions .5 lb $.28
Potatoes 1 lb $.30
Total $2.80
Provides 4-oz serving of cooked chicken, 1/2 C serving of apples and onions, 1/2 C roasted potatoes for 4 people.
Monday, February 16, 2009
$5 Dinner Simple African Peanut Chicken
A frugal menu for items you can buy at Meijer this week.
Simple African Peanut Chicken, Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Buy:
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breast ($1.50)
1 bunch broccoli ($1.00)
From the pantry:
1 pound rice ($.70)
1 C diced tomatoes(.40 Jan 31 sale)
3/4 C peanut butter ($.55)
Total: $4.15
Per person: 4 ounces chicken, 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup broccoli
Simple African Peanut Chicken, Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Buy:
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breast ($1.50)
1 bunch broccoli ($1.00)
From the pantry:
1 pound rice ($.70)
1 C diced tomatoes(.40 Jan 31 sale)
3/4 C peanut butter ($.55)
Total: $4.15
Per person: 4 ounces chicken, 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup broccoli
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Price is Right Feb 15 - 21
Here's this week's best buys in southeast Michigan. Ingredients in italics are more expensive than the rule of thumb I use for truly frugal cooking, 45¢ per serving.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken leg quarters .59 per pound (Kroger, SaveALot)
28¢ Chicken breast, bone in $1.00 per pound (Meijer)
38¢ Whole turkey 97¢ (Kroger)
42¢ Whole chicken .89 per pound (Kroger)
42¢ Ground beef $1.60 per pound (SaveALot)
46¢ Ground chuck $1.79 per pound (SaveALot)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
13¢ Lentils .79 per pound (SaveALot)
27¢ Peanut butter [80 oz jar] (Meijer)
32¢ Eggs (SaveALot)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
03¢ Cabbage .39 per pound (SaveALot)
09¢ Onions .43 per pound (SaveALot)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
12¢ Grapefruit $1.98 for 5 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Green beans .47 per can (SaveALot)
10¢ Apples $1 for 4 (Kroger)
20¢ Broccoli $1 per bunch (Meijer)
21¢ Pineapple .99 per 20 oz can (SaveALot)
26¢ Zucchini .99 per pound (Kroger)
Milk continues to drop in price. Both Kroger and Meijer now have a standard sale price of $2.00 per gallon.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken leg quarters .59 per pound (Kroger, SaveALot)
28¢ Chicken breast, bone in $1.00 per pound (Meijer)
38¢ Whole turkey 97¢ (Kroger)
42¢ Whole chicken .89 per pound (Kroger)
42¢ Ground beef $1.60 per pound (SaveALot)
46¢ Ground chuck $1.79 per pound (SaveALot)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
13¢ Lentils .79 per pound (SaveALot)
27¢ Peanut butter [80 oz jar] (Meijer)
32¢ Eggs (SaveALot)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
03¢ Cabbage .39 per pound (SaveALot)
09¢ Onions .43 per pound (SaveALot)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
12¢ Grapefruit $1.98 for 5 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Green beans .47 per can (SaveALot)
10¢ Apples $1 for 4 (Kroger)
20¢ Broccoli $1 per bunch (Meijer)
21¢ Pineapple .99 per 20 oz can (SaveALot)
26¢ Zucchini .99 per pound (Kroger)
Milk continues to drop in price. Both Kroger and Meijer now have a standard sale price of $2.00 per gallon.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
$5 Dinner Teriyaki Chicken
Savealot has chicken leg quarters on sale for 39¢ a pound, canned green beans for 47¢ a can, and rice for 66¢ a pound.
A dinner for four people** would require 2.5 pounds of leg quarters ($1.00), 2 cans of green beans (1.00), and a pound of rice (70¢) or approximately $2.75
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
Simple Teriyaki Chicken
Extremely Frugal Rice
** serving sizes: 4 oz cooked chicken, 1/2 C green beans, 1 C rice. You'll have a couple extra servings of green beans and of rice.
A dinner for four people** would require 2.5 pounds of leg quarters ($1.00), 2 cans of green beans (1.00), and a pound of rice (70¢) or approximately $2.75
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
Simple Teriyaki Chicken
Extremely Frugal Rice
** serving sizes: 4 oz cooked chicken, 1/2 C green beans, 1 C rice. You'll have a couple extra servings of green beans and of rice.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Simple Cabbage Tomato Soup
A wonderful winter soup.
Cabbage and Tomato Soup
6 servings
Saute bacon, bay leaf, and oil over medium heat until bacon is translucent.
Stir in cabbage and onion and saute 5 minutes.
Add allspice, paprika, brown sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat and let vegetables steam gently in their own juices. Do not brown.
Add vinegar, tomatoes, and chicken stock. Add sufficient water to cover the tops of the vegetables.
Simmer 30 minutes, until cabbage is soft. Puree 1 or 2 cups, and stir back into pan. Taste for balance, and serve hot.
Cabbage and Tomato Soup
6 servings
| Cabbage | 2 C |
| Tomatoes, canned | 28 oz |
| Bacon | 3 slices |
| Onion | 1 C |
| Oil | 2 Tbsp |
| Bay leaves | 2 |
| Allspice | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Paprika | 2 Tbsp |
| Brown sugar | 2 Tbsp |
| Garlic | 1 Tbsp |
| Vinegar, cider | 1/3 C |
| Chicken stock | 3 C |
Saute bacon, bay leaf, and oil over medium heat until bacon is translucent.
Stir in cabbage and onion and saute 5 minutes.
Add allspice, paprika, brown sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat and let vegetables steam gently in their own juices. Do not brown.
Add vinegar, tomatoes, and chicken stock. Add sufficient water to cover the tops of the vegetables.
Simmer 30 minutes, until cabbage is soft. Puree 1 or 2 cups, and stir back into pan. Taste for balance, and serve hot.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Price Is Right Feb 8 - 14
Here's this week's best buys in southeast Michigan. Ingredients in italics are more expensive than the rule of thumb I use for truly frugal cooking, 45¢ per serving.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken Leg Quarters .59 per pound (Kroger)
41¢ Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless) 1.50 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Whole Chicken .89 per pound (Kroger)
52 cent; Pork Loin, boneless $1.77 per pound (Kroger)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
25¢ Eggs .99 per dozen (Kroger)
25¢ Peanut Butter 17 oz jar (Kroger)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
07¢ Cabbage .54 per pound (Meijer)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Onions $1.00 for 3 pounds (Kroger)
19¢ Oranges $1.00 for 3 (Kroger)
23¢ Green beans Freshlike canned $3 for 4 (Meijer)
25¢ Pears .99 per pound (Kroger)
Menus for this week might include omlets, deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, and other favorite egg dishes.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken Leg Quarters .59 per pound (Kroger)
41¢ Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless) 1.50 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Whole Chicken .89 per pound (Kroger)
52 cent; Pork Loin, boneless $1.77 per pound (Kroger)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
25¢ Eggs .99 per dozen (Kroger)
25¢ Peanut Butter 17 oz jar (Kroger)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
07¢ Cabbage .54 per pound (Meijer)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Onions $1.00 for 3 pounds (Kroger)
19¢ Oranges $1.00 for 3 (Kroger)
23¢ Green beans Freshlike canned $3 for 4 (Meijer)
25¢ Pears .99 per pound (Kroger)
Menus for this week might include omlets, deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, and other favorite egg dishes.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Simple Roasted Chicken
Roasting a whole chicken can give you all kinds of bonus ingredients. In addition to the meat, there are bones and gravy. If you stuff it before you roast it, there's a side-dish of dressing. You can use the bones from the cooked chicken to make stock. In fact, if you roast them after the meat has been removed, the stock has a richer flavor. If I'm feeling especially frugal, I let the fat congeal and refrigerate it until I need to grease a casserole.
Simply Frugal Roast Chicken
Wash chicken, and remove heart, liver, gizzard, and neck.
Place neck, gizzard, and heart in water, along with bay leaf and half the onion. Simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and reserve stock.
Chop heart, gizzard, and liver fine. Saute with remaining onion in fat for a few minutes.
Combine with bread, celery, basil, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
Pour stock over dressing to moisten.
Stuff interior of chicken just before the chicken is put in the oven. You can double the amount, and bake the remainder in a greased casserole dish.
Place chicken in oven.
Turn on oven and set to 350 ℉ Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Pour off liquid, and allow fat to rise to the top. Skim and reserve fat.
Add flour to pan drippings. Stir until flour is incorporated. Add milk for cream gravy, add the liquid from the roast for a thinner gravy. Stir over medium heat until gravy thickens.
After the meal, place carcass and bones in a plastic bag, and freeze until ready to make stock.
*Fat, Bread, Preheated Oven
Fat: the frugal cook uses bacon fat, chicken fat, vegetable oil, or butter.
Bread: the frugal cook uses left over bread, bagels, or cornbread.
Preheated oven: the frugal cook knows you do not need to preheat the oven if you are roasting meat.
Simply Frugal Roast Chicken
| Ingredient | 4 servings |
| Chicken, whole | 1 |
| Giblets | |
| Water | 1 1/2 C |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Fat* | 2 Tbsp |
| Onion, chopped | 2 Tbsp |
| Bread*, diced | 2 C |
| Celery | 1/4 C |
| Basil | 1/4 tsp |
| Thyme | 1/4 tsp |
| Sage | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | |
| Pepper | 1/4 tsp |
| Flour | 1 Tbsp |
| Milk | 1 C |
Wash chicken, and remove heart, liver, gizzard, and neck.
Place neck, gizzard, and heart in water, along with bay leaf and half the onion. Simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and reserve stock.
Chop heart, gizzard, and liver fine. Saute with remaining onion in fat for a few minutes.
Combine with bread, celery, basil, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
Pour stock over dressing to moisten.
Stuff interior of chicken just before the chicken is put in the oven. You can double the amount, and bake the remainder in a greased casserole dish.
Place chicken in oven.
Turn on oven and set to 350 ℉ Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Pour off liquid, and allow fat to rise to the top. Skim and reserve fat.
Add flour to pan drippings. Stir until flour is incorporated. Add milk for cream gravy, add the liquid from the roast for a thinner gravy. Stir over medium heat until gravy thickens.
After the meal, place carcass and bones in a plastic bag, and freeze until ready to make stock.
*Fat, Bread, Preheated Oven
Fat: the frugal cook uses bacon fat, chicken fat, vegetable oil, or butter.
Bread: the frugal cook uses left over bread, bagels, or cornbread.
Preheated oven: the frugal cook knows you do not need to preheat the oven if you are roasting meat.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Price is Right Feb 1 - 7
Here's this week's best buys at my local Meijer. Even if you don't live near a Meijer store, these prices will reflect what prices are at the wholesale level. Your favorite store will probably be getting similar deals to pass on to you in the next few weeks. Ingredients in italics are more expensive than the rule of thumb I use for truly frugal cooking, 45¢ per serving.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken Leg Quarters .59 per pound (Kroger)
27¢ Ground Turkey $1.00 per pound
35¢ Pork, shoulder $.99 per pound (Kroger)
37¢ Whole Chicken 79¢ per pound
42¢ Ground Chuck $1.66 per pound
52¢ Pork Loin $1.79 per pound
68¢ Italian Sausage $2.23 per pound
75¢ Bulk Pork Sausage $1.89 per pound
Notice that ground turkey at $1.00 per pound is less expensive than chicken at 79¢ per pound. Also notice that pork sausage at $1.89 per pound is almost 50% more expensive per serving than pork loin at $1.79.
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
25¢ Peanut Butter 17 oz jar (Kroger)
50¢ Cottage Cheese $2.00 per 24 oz
60¢ Yogurt $4.00 for 10 8 oz containers
62¢ Cheese $3.29 per pound (Kroger)
6 ounces of cottage cheese (about 3/4 C) is equivalent to 3 ounces of cooked meat. Yogurt requires 12 ounces to be equivalent to 3 ounces of cooked meat.
Cheese is equivalent ounce per ounce.
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
08¢ Onions $1.00 for 3 pounds
09¢ Grapefruit $5.00 for 18 pounds
10¢ Green Beans (canned) 14.5 oz can for $.33
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
15¢ Apples .99 per pound
17¢ Green Beans (frozen) $1.00 per pound
21¢ Broccoli (frozen) $1.00 per pound
21¢ Grapes .99 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Sweet Potato .79 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Avocado $1.00 per avocado
41¢ Oranges .72 per pound (Kroger)
83¢ Asparagus, fresh $1.99 per pound
Other
.76 per pound Oatmeal* $2 for 42 oz
.40 per pound Sugar, white $1.98 per 5 pounds
.50 per pound Sugar, brown $1.98 per 4 pounds
2.00 per pound Butter
2.50 per gallon Milk*
1.99 per gallon Milk (at Kroger)
.50 per pound Macaroni, spaghetti, thin spaghetti
2.00 per pound Bacon
3.99 per pound Walnuts
*Oatmeal on sale at $2.00 per 42 oz container is not as good as the usual price at SaveALot of $1.89.
*Milk on sale at $2.50 per gallon is not as good as the sale price of $1.99 at Kroger. In my area, Kroger often has better sale prices on dairy items than either Meijer or SaveALot. Cheese is always better and eggs are often better.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken Leg Quarters .59 per pound (Kroger)
27¢ Ground Turkey $1.00 per pound
35¢ Pork, shoulder $.99 per pound (Kroger)
37¢ Whole Chicken 79¢ per pound
42¢ Ground Chuck $1.66 per pound
52¢ Pork Loin $1.79 per pound
68¢ Italian Sausage $2.23 per pound
75¢ Bulk Pork Sausage $1.89 per pound
Notice that ground turkey at $1.00 per pound is less expensive than chicken at 79¢ per pound. Also notice that pork sausage at $1.89 per pound is almost 50% more expensive per serving than pork loin at $1.79.
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
25¢ Peanut Butter 17 oz jar (Kroger)
50¢ Cottage Cheese $2.00 per 24 oz
60¢ Yogurt $4.00 for 10 8 oz containers
62¢ Cheese $3.29 per pound (Kroger)
6 ounces of cottage cheese (about 3/4 C) is equivalent to 3 ounces of cooked meat. Yogurt requires 12 ounces to be equivalent to 3 ounces of cooked meat.
Cheese is equivalent ounce per ounce.
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
08¢ Onions $1.00 for 3 pounds
09¢ Grapefruit $5.00 for 18 pounds
10¢ Green Beans (canned) 14.5 oz can for $.33
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
15¢ Apples .99 per pound
17¢ Green Beans (frozen) $1.00 per pound
21¢ Broccoli (frozen) $1.00 per pound
21¢ Grapes .99 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Sweet Potato .79 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Avocado $1.00 per avocado
41¢ Oranges .72 per pound (Kroger)
83¢ Asparagus, fresh $1.99 per pound
Other
.76 per pound Oatmeal* $2 for 42 oz
.40 per pound Sugar, white $1.98 per 5 pounds
.50 per pound Sugar, brown $1.98 per 4 pounds
2.00 per pound Butter
2.50 per gallon Milk*
1.99 per gallon Milk (at Kroger)
.50 per pound Macaroni, spaghetti, thin spaghetti
2.00 per pound Bacon
3.99 per pound Walnuts
*Oatmeal on sale at $2.00 per 42 oz container is not as good as the usual price at SaveALot of $1.89.
*Milk on sale at $2.50 per gallon is not as good as the sale price of $1.99 at Kroger. In my area, Kroger often has better sale prices on dairy items than either Meijer or SaveALot. Cheese is always better and eggs are often better.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Black Bean Soup
A sturdy bean soup with Caribbean flavors.
CUBAN BEAN SOUP
Six servings
Buy: Black beans, pork loin (ham, dry sherry, fresh lemon)
Wash beans well. Soak over night, drain soaking water. Cover beans with water and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until soft, about 3 hours. Drain. Puree the beans. Lightly rinse the pan, and return beans.
Chop pork into small dice.
Heat the oil until a haze forms. Add the onions and the garlic and stir until soft. Add the cumin, bay leaf, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato, pork, sherry OR vinegar, and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Add to bean puree and heat for 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with slices of boiled egg and lemon.
Fancy Fixins
Use ham instead of pork
Use annatto oil in place of olive oil
Use fresh tomato in place of canned diced tomato
Use sherry instead of vinegar
CUBAN BEAN SOUP
Six servings
Buy: Black beans, pork loin (ham, dry sherry, fresh lemon)
| 6 servings | 2 servings | |
| Black beans | 2 C | 2/3 C |
| Olive oil | 2 Tbsp | 2 tsp |
| Onions, chopped | 1 C | 1/3 C |
| Garlic | 2 tsp | 1 tsp |
| Pork shoulder | 8 oz | 3 oz |
| Tomato | 1/2 C | 3 Tbsp |
| Vinegar | 2 Tbsp | 2 tsp |
| Cumin | 1/2 tsp | dash |
| Bay leaf | 1 | 1/3 |
| Pepper | dash | dash |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp | dash |
Wash beans well. Soak over night, drain soaking water. Cover beans with water and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until soft, about 3 hours. Drain. Puree the beans. Lightly rinse the pan, and return beans.
Chop pork into small dice.
Heat the oil until a haze forms. Add the onions and the garlic and stir until soft. Add the cumin, bay leaf, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato, pork, sherry OR vinegar, and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Add to bean puree and heat for 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with slices of boiled egg and lemon.
Fancy Fixins
Use ham instead of pork
Use annatto oil in place of olive oil
Use fresh tomato in place of canned diced tomato
Use sherry instead of vinegar
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Pantry
The heart of living frugally is buying only what you need, and paying the lowest possible price for it.
I'm an impromptu cook who loves looking in the refrigerator and cupboards to whip up an on-the-spot meal. But that requires discipline. I only go to the grocery store once a week, so my food palette needs to have all the basics ready to go. Over the years, I've created a number of inventory lists. Some are for times when you have no electricity. Others are for a basic 1200-calorie exchange menu.
The Bare Cupboard Basics list gives you the very cheapest sources for healthy eating. When my cupboard is bare, it actually has a lot of the basics: flour, sugar, eggs, beans, canned or frozen vegetables, and spices. In a pinch, I can cook two-weeks worth of meals from the cupboard. I buy these in large quantities when the price is right*, and use the list to check my inventory every week.
*The Price Is Right
If you know what the everyday price at your local low-cost grocery store is, you will always be able to tell if a sale price somewhere else is a bargain. More about that in a future post.
I'm an impromptu cook who loves looking in the refrigerator and cupboards to whip up an on-the-spot meal. But that requires discipline. I only go to the grocery store once a week, so my food palette needs to have all the basics ready to go. Over the years, I've created a number of inventory lists. Some are for times when you have no electricity. Others are for a basic 1200-calorie exchange menu.
The Bare Cupboard Basics list gives you the very cheapest sources for healthy eating. When my cupboard is bare, it actually has a lot of the basics: flour, sugar, eggs, beans, canned or frozen vegetables, and spices. In a pinch, I can cook two-weeks worth of meals from the cupboard. I buy these in large quantities when the price is right*, and use the list to check my inventory every week.
*The Price Is Right
If you know what the everyday price at your local low-cost grocery store is, you will always be able to tell if a sale price somewhere else is a bargain. More about that in a future post.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Price Is Right Jan 25 - 31
The weekly sales flier at my alternative* grocery store usually provides me with the fresh vegetables and meat that I need for the week. I calculate the price per serving and select the least expensive alternative.
This week, the following prices were in effect:
Pork shoulder, bone-in (99¢ per pound)
Boneless, skinless chicken breast (1.69 per pound)
Ground beef, chuck (1.79 per pound)
Pork tenderloin, boneless (2.99 per pound)
Ground beef, sirloin (3.69 per pound)
The cost per 3 ounce serving for each of these was
35¢ Pork shoulder
43¢ Chicken
46¢ Ground chuck
87¢ Pork tenderloin
91¢ Ground sirloin
Cost per serving takes into account the loss of fat, water, and bones when you cook the raw meat. It's a better estimate of the actual cost of the protein in the meat than using the price per pound of raw meat.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Cost per 1/2 C serving
11¢ Apples (83¢ per pound)
15¢ Grapefruit (50¢ per pound)
28¢ Navel Oranges (50¢ per pound)
34¢ Tomatoes ($1.29 per pound)
37¢ Avocado ($1.00 per fruit)
Other good deals that I stocked up on were
Tomatoes, canned 23¢ per serving (.80 for 14.5 oz)
Ketchup .041 per ounce (.99 for 24 oz)
Mustard .049 per ounce (.99 for 20 oz)
Walnuts 3.99 per pound
*Save A Lot is consistently less expensive than my alternative grocery store if I'm just walking in and buying a list of items. But some of the items on my Simply Frugal shopping list aren't available there. And often, sale prices at the alternative store are less than the everyday price at Save A Lot.
My Bare Cupboard Basics inventory list includes the standard price for the item at Save A Lot. By knowing what I'd normally pay, I can quickly decide whether the sale price is actually saving me money. For example, at Save A Lot, I usually pay .056 per ounce for mustard. So I stocked up the pantry at the alternative store this week.
I shop at a regional chain called Meijers. No matter where you are, you can find an equivalent store. Usually a few pennies more per item than Save A Lot, but if you only buy the sale items, you can save a great deal.
This week, the following prices were in effect:
Pork shoulder, bone-in (99¢ per pound)
Boneless, skinless chicken breast (1.69 per pound)
Ground beef, chuck (1.79 per pound)
Pork tenderloin, boneless (2.99 per pound)
Ground beef, sirloin (3.69 per pound)
The cost per 3 ounce serving for each of these was
35¢ Pork shoulder
43¢ Chicken
46¢ Ground chuck
87¢ Pork tenderloin
91¢ Ground sirloin
Cost per serving takes into account the loss of fat, water, and bones when you cook the raw meat. It's a better estimate of the actual cost of the protein in the meat than using the price per pound of raw meat.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Cost per 1/2 C serving
11¢ Apples (83¢ per pound)
15¢ Grapefruit (50¢ per pound)
28¢ Navel Oranges (50¢ per pound)
34¢ Tomatoes ($1.29 per pound)
37¢ Avocado ($1.00 per fruit)
Other good deals that I stocked up on were
Tomatoes, canned 23¢ per serving (.80 for 14.5 oz)
Ketchup .041 per ounce (.99 for 24 oz)
Mustard .049 per ounce (.99 for 20 oz)
Walnuts 3.99 per pound
*Save A Lot is consistently less expensive than my alternative grocery store if I'm just walking in and buying a list of items. But some of the items on my Simply Frugal shopping list aren't available there. And often, sale prices at the alternative store are less than the everyday price at Save A Lot.
My Bare Cupboard Basics inventory list includes the standard price for the item at Save A Lot. By knowing what I'd normally pay, I can quickly decide whether the sale price is actually saving me money. For example, at Save A Lot, I usually pay .056 per ounce for mustard. So I stocked up the pantry at the alternative store this week.
I shop at a regional chain called Meijers. No matter where you are, you can find an equivalent store. Usually a few pennies more per item than Save A Lot, but if you only buy the sale items, you can save a great deal.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Simply Frugal Inventory List
All you ever need to make the simple or extremely frugal recipes.
| Groceries Catsup Green beans Green chilis Lemon juice Mayonnaise Evaporated milk Oil Peanut butter Pineapple Raisins Soy sauce Tomato paste Tomato sauce Vinegar Walnuts Worcestershire sauce Dairy Bacon Butter Eggs Milk | Baking Banking powder Baking soda Cornmeal Cornstarch Flour, unbleached Flour, whole wheat Dry milk Honey (or Molasses) Lard Rolled oats Popcorn Rice, brown Salt Sugar, white Sugar, brown Vanilla Yeast Beverages Coffee Tea | Fresh Vegetables Cabbage Carrots Celery Garlic Ginger Green pepper Onion Potato Frozen Orange juice Green beans Beans Lentils Navy beans Pinto beans Split peas |
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Simply Frugal -- Herbs and Spices
The flavors you add to the basic foods can change a cornmeal concoction from Southern USA to Southern Italy with just a pinch of dried herbs.
If you live in a town with a food coop or a natural foods store, you can probably buy these in bulk at prices that are far less than the itty bitty jars on the shelf in the grocery store. If not, stock up first with cinnamon, chili powder, ginger, and vanilla extract, and add the rest as the budget allows.
Allspice
Basil
Bay leaf
Celery seed
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Cumin
Curry powder
Cloves
Dill weed
Ginger
Marjoram
Mustard, dry
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Peppercorns
Red pepper flakes
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Extremely Frugal recipes only use
Cinnamon, chili powder, and ginger.
If you live in a town with a food coop or a natural foods store, you can probably buy these in bulk at prices that are far less than the itty bitty jars on the shelf in the grocery store. If not, stock up first with cinnamon, chili powder, ginger, and vanilla extract, and add the rest as the budget allows.
Allspice
Basil
Bay leaf
Celery seed
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Cumin
Curry powder
Cloves
Dill weed
Ginger
Marjoram
Mustard, dry
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Peppercorns
Red pepper flakes
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Extremely Frugal recipes only use
Cinnamon, chili powder, and ginger.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Weekly Shopping
As much as I'd like to go shopping once a month, I can't afford to.
If I skip three weeks out of four, I have skipped 3/4 of the bargains and sales that keep my pantry stocked. So, each week, I compare the sale prices in the store fliers to the list of Bare Cupboard Basics and make sure I stock up on items I'll need when they are on sale.
To help me, I've created not only a list of Bare Cupboard Basics, but a list of their normal prices as well. Once a year, I take my list with me when I shop, and update any prices that have changed over the year.
With that list in hand, I can immediately tell if a sale is a bargain, or just flashing advertising that will not actually help my budget.
For example, most of us know the price of milk. In my area, it's been hovering around $3.25 to $3.50 a gallon. When it goes on sale for $2.77, it's time to stock up. But if it only goes down to $3.10 I don't.
If I skip three weeks out of four, I have skipped 3/4 of the bargains and sales that keep my pantry stocked. So, each week, I compare the sale prices in the store fliers to the list of Bare Cupboard Basics and make sure I stock up on items I'll need when they are on sale.
To help me, I've created not only a list of Bare Cupboard Basics, but a list of their normal prices as well. Once a year, I take my list with me when I shop, and update any prices that have changed over the year.
With that list in hand, I can immediately tell if a sale is a bargain, or just flashing advertising that will not actually help my budget.
For example, most of us know the price of milk. In my area, it's been hovering around $3.25 to $3.50 a gallon. When it goes on sale for $2.77, it's time to stock up. But if it only goes down to $3.10 I don't.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Caraway Apple Sauerkraut
| Sauerkraut | 2 lb |
| Apple | 1 C |
| Caraway seed | 1 Tbsp |
Drain sauerkraut and place in saucepan.
Slice apple very thin and add to pan.
Sprinkle caraway seeds over apples.
Add your choice of liquids to simmer it in.
Wine is traditional, but I usually use apple juice, or applejack. Water works just as well for cooking but doesn't give it the 'secret ingredient' flavor.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
How To Shop SaveALot
SaveALot is an extreme value grocery store. That means that they sell a carefully selected assortment of the items you purchase most frequently, in the most popular varieties and sizes.
For the 53 items on the Simply Frugal shopping list, SaveALot is hands-down the least expensive place to buy them if you can't wait for a sale at Meijer or Kroger.
SaveALot has a monthly, not weekly, flier with great deals that are better than their usual price. For meats and produce, those deals are only available for the first two weeks of the month. I usually shop SaveALot once a month, during the first couple weeks, to take advantage of these specials.
While I'm there, I stock up on the pantry items from the list below. Items on this list usually are not sale items at Meijer or Kroger, so there's no need to wait for a better price. The better price is here at SaveALot, every day.
For the 53 items on the Simply Frugal shopping list, SaveALot is hands-down the least expensive place to buy them if you can't wait for a sale at Meijer or Kroger.
SaveALot has a monthly, not weekly, flier with great deals that are better than their usual price. For meats and produce, those deals are only available for the first two weeks of the month. I usually shop SaveALot once a month, during the first couple weeks, to take advantage of these specials.
While I'm there, I stock up on the pantry items from the list below. Items on this list usually are not sale items at Meijer or Kroger, so there's no need to wait for a better price. The better price is here at SaveALot, every day.
| Groceries Catsup Green beans, canned Mayonnaise Evaporated milk Oil Pineapple Tomato paste Tomato sauce Worcestershire sauce | Baking Banking powder Baking soda Cornstarch Molasses Lard Rolled oats Salt Sugar, white Sugar, brown Vanilla Beverages Coffee Tea | Fresh Vegetables Cabbage Carrots Green pepper Onion Beans Lentils Navy beans Pinto beans Split peas Rice |
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
No Coupons!
I have a budget of $30 per week to feed two people. I don't use coupons, but I routinely save 40-50% on my grocery receipt. It can be done with a little planning and some basic information about the normal price of things on your shopping list.
Next time you're buying something basic with a coupon, take a minute to compare the coupon price with the price of the store brand or value brand. Often, even with a coupon you're paying more than the regular price of the item.
But I seldom buy the store brand at the regular price. For example, elbow macaroni is 98¢ for a 1 pound box when I buy the store brand. When it's on sale, it's only 50¢ a box. So I only buy macaroni and spaghetti when they are available for 50¢ a pound. At that point, I stock the pantry with the amount I'll need until they go on sale again (about once every 6 weeks).
I also only buy milk when it's on sale. The week it's available for $2.00 a gallon, I buy enough for 2 weeks. I also have noticed that Meijer and Kroger usually have milk on sale at different times. So even if I need another gallon, I know where to pick it up at its lowest price.
Using the Simply Frugal inventory list, I've recorded the regular price and the sales price for each of the 53 items on the list. I can immediately tell whether the sale + coupon price of a brand-name item matches the usual sale price of these basics.
Every week, in the post The Price Is Right, I post the current sale prices at Meijer, SaveALot, and Kroger for southeast Michigan. I list pantry items to stock up on, along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, and meats. Check through the recipes to see how I've used those ingredients.
Next time you're buying something basic with a coupon, take a minute to compare the coupon price with the price of the store brand or value brand. Often, even with a coupon you're paying more than the regular price of the item.
But I seldom buy the store brand at the regular price. For example, elbow macaroni is 98¢ for a 1 pound box when I buy the store brand. When it's on sale, it's only 50¢ a box. So I only buy macaroni and spaghetti when they are available for 50¢ a pound. At that point, I stock the pantry with the amount I'll need until they go on sale again (about once every 6 weeks).
I also only buy milk when it's on sale. The week it's available for $2.00 a gallon, I buy enough for 2 weeks. I also have noticed that Meijer and Kroger usually have milk on sale at different times. So even if I need another gallon, I know where to pick it up at its lowest price.
Using the Simply Frugal inventory list, I've recorded the regular price and the sales price for each of the 53 items on the list. I can immediately tell whether the sale + coupon price of a brand-name item matches the usual sale price of these basics.
Every week, in the post The Price Is Right, I post the current sale prices at Meijer, SaveALot, and Kroger for southeast Michigan. I list pantry items to stock up on, along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, and meats. Check through the recipes to see how I've used those ingredients.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Extremely Frugal Vanilla Wafers
| Sugar | 1 C | 1/2 C |
| Butter | 1/2 C | 1/4 C |
| Flour | 1 1/3 C | 1/2 C |
| Baking powder | 3/4 tsp | 3/8 tsp |
| Salt | pinch | pinch |
| Egg | 1 | 1/2 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cream sugar and butter.
Beat egg and vanilla together, then mix into butter mixture.
Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together, and incorporate slowly into batter.
Drop by teaspoonsful about 2 inches aprat on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges of cookies are brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Simple BBQ Sauce
| Onion | 1 C |
| Garlic clove | 2 |
| Butter | 3 Tbsp |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 Tbsp |
| Sugar | 2 tsp |
| Chili powder | 1 tsp |
| Dry mustard | 1/2 tsp |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/2 tsp |
| Vinegar | 1 C |
| Coffee | 1/4 C |
| Tomato sauce | 1/2 C |
Bring to a boil and stir in tomato sauce. Boil 5 more minutes.
Reserve 1/2 C sauce and use remainder to marinate meat 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Baste with marinade while cooking.
Serve reserved sauce at the table.
Note: the cold coffee can be as strong as you like. Even if it's been left warming in the coffee pot all day, the intensity of the flavor will work well here. Instant espresso is a substitute for strong cold coffee.
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