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Simple Sustenance

Simple Sustenance- Teriyaki salad

September 2, 2009

While not particularly inventive, one of my favorite meals to make during the summertime or any time at all, is Teriyaki Chicken Salad. I used to LOVE Wendy’s Mandarin chicken salad, but now I typically get freaked out by chicken at fast food joints due to its chewy texture and because I can purchase [...]

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Simple Sustenance- Apricot Chicken

August 19, 2009

We all know how difficult it is to keep meat dishes on budget. This week I created a healthy chicken dish complete with a tasty side for under $5 per serving. The ingredients are minimal, but the dishes are definitely not lacking in flavor.
First, I made a sauce for the apricot [...]

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Simple Sustenance- Cheesy Broccoli Tuna Mac

August 12, 2009

Mac and cheese is one of the simplest and best comfort foods. Who doesn’t love buttery noodles smothered in ooey gooey cheese sauce? My mouth waters just thinking about it.
For this week’s Simple Sustenance recipe, I decided to put a sophisticated twist on classic mac n cheese. Adding broccoli and tuna to the mix [...]

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Simple Sustenance- Frittata sandwiches

August 5, 2009

If you’ve been following our blog, you will see that I love making omelettes, frittatas, and basically anything with eggs! They are cheap, versatile, and protein-packed!
When I was traveling in Italy, my favorite thing to grab and eat on the go were grilled panini sandwiches with fresh mozzerella and soft eggs. I [...]

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Simple Sustenance- Broccoli Pasta

July 29, 2009

I would like to introduce the first recipe in our Simple Sustenance series featuring recipes using 5 ingredients or less and cost $5 or less to make. This dish is just about as basic as it gets. It requires only 2 main ingredients, but gives you the option to “fancify” or dress up the [...]

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