Archive for August, 2009
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
A classic, old-school cocktail with a lotta kick—and Brooke will show the secret ingredient that will have guests begging for more.
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Tags: cheap-n-easy, cocktails, recipes, videos
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Who said you have to celebrate holidays with a turkey? Certainly not a turkey. Try this Chicken in a Blanket—it’s a comfort food that can host all those extras like cranberry and gravy. You’ll need chicken breasts, allouette, large roll of crescent dough, cranberry sauce and some spice.
Tags: cheap-n-easy, chicken, dinner, holidays, recipes, videos
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Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Sometimes our inner kid is hungry and this is a dish that will satisfy those moments, while pleasing our more grown-up palette.
Prep Time 15 min.
Cook Time 30 min.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (your choice)
- 5 thin slices Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 sweet potato, julienned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher Salt (optional)
Cooking Directions
- Butter each slice of bread on one side.
- Place the cheese in the middle of the bread between the two unbuttered sides.
- Place in a skillet on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Place julienne sweet potato on a cookie sheet and dash with olive oil. Throw in a teaspoon of kosher salt, if handy.
- Place in a 450 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
Yield: 1 servings
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 1031 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 93 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9 g
- Fat: 59 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Sugars: 18 g
Tags: cheap-n-easy, lunch, recipes, sandwiches, videos
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Why not start things where you want to end them?… On the floor! (HA HA) In this episode of C n’ E, Brooke shows you how to set up romantic indoor picnic with flowers and all—in way that won’t break your bank!
Tags: cheap-n-easy, dating, decor, videos
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Margaritas are the perfect Cheap n’ Easy™ cocktail. This recipe allows you to flavor them in many different ways and adjust the tequila depending on your taste and desired effect!
Prep Time 5 min.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 2 ounces mango nectar
- 2 fluid ounces tequila
- 6 fluid ounces margarita mix
- 1 lime, quartered
- Margarita Salt
Preparation Directions
- Run a quarter section of each lime along the rim of each glass and dip it upside down into the margarita salt.
- Carefully shake the excess salt of the glass to ensure that it doesn’t spill into the bottom of the glass.
- Fill each glass with ice and then add one part tequila to three parts mixer.
- Top off each glass with lime juice, one quarter, and a couple of tablespoons of mango nectar.
- Drink!
Nutritional Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sugars: 45 g
Tags: cheap-n-easy, cocktails, recipes, videos
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
On my honor I will show you an entire meal of veggies and meat all folded up in nice neat package. Perfect for when you are camping out, or in!
Tags: cheap-n-easy, lunch, recipes, travel, videos
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Brooke throws you a touchdown pass with this recipe for game day Fondue. The sports fans won’t notice if their team is winning or losing as long as the Fondue is flowing.
Tags: cheap-n-easy, recipes, sports, videos
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
A romantic dinner calls for wine and steak, and on this episode of C n’ E we’re combining them to make a fabulous main course. This entrée is sure to please the steak lover in everyone… and of course, Brooke shows us how to do it on a Cheap n’ Easy™ budget.
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Crock pots are the ticket to a super easy and hearty meal. In this episode of Cheap n’ Easy™ we’re making an amazing orange chicken with vegetables and peanut sauce that will have you loving your crock pot again.
Tags: cheap-n-easy, dinner, recipes, videos
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Smokers are a super easy way to infuse a ton of flavor into fish, chicken, and pork. This salmon dish has a cool Asian twist with oranges and soy sauce, and by using the smoker, we kick up the flavor to a whole new level.
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