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Three-Course Campfire Meal

I give blogger Valorie credit for heading out to the great outdoors with five young children… and feeding them there. My camping expeditions have been limited to adult-only outings and even then the food was not exactly gourmet. Of course, we were starving college kids at the time so none of our meals (whether in the woods or in our tiny apartments) were exactly five star dining experiences. Then again, when you are “roughing it” you really shouldn’t expect a menu of prime rib and mashed potatoes every night. Rather, you should aim for simple, no mess dishes that are … Continue reading →

The Frugal Baked Potato (2)

As most of you who read my articles know, one of my favorite meals is baked potatoes, because of the frugal and fast nature of the spud. They are inexpensive and easy to find and come in so many different varieties. You can sometimes even find more exotic types. And each of them has their own distinct flavor. In The Frugal Baked Potato (1), I gave you a couple of frugal topping ideas for this delicious dinner. And in this article, I will give you a few more. If you have a frugal way of preparing toppings for your baked … Continue reading →

Country Potato Soup

This Country Potato Soup recipe makes potato soup that tastes very similar to the potato soup served at the restaurant where I used to work in Louisiana – La Madeleine French Bakery & Restaurant. However, the recipe didn’t come directly from the restaurant. One of the differences between this potato soup recipe and many other potato soup recipes is the added leeks this recipe calls for. Although leeks are often a bit pricey and hard to find, they make this recipe extra good + extra special. If you can’t get the leeks, feel free to make the recipe without them. … Continue reading →

Potato, Corn, and Tomato Salad

This recipe seriously made me want to run out to the store NOW to buy the ingredients. What could be better than fresh, creamy ingredients all paired together, waiting to pop in your mouth with each flavorful bite? If you’re having a party, a picnic, or just want a delicious side dish to serve all week, give this a try. For this recipe you’ll need: 3 pounds baby red potatoes 5 ears fresh corn 1-container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes 1 red onion, sliced or diced 2 lemons ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Basil leaves, left … Continue reading →

No-Mayo Potato Salad

My husband makes this version of potato salad. Being from Turkey, he’s not used to our American potato salad, weighted down with a gallon of mayo. If you’d like to try something a little lighter, give this recipe a try. I must admit—it’s delicious. Also, it can be doubled if you’re serving a crowd. For this recipe you’ll need: 4 Large White Potatoes ½ Red Onion, diced finely 2 Green Onions, diced finely ½ Cup Olive Oil Juice of 2 lemons Salt and Pepper to taste ¼ – ½ cup freshly chopped parsley To make this recipe: Peel the potatoes … Continue reading →