Heather says:
The humble chicken thigh certainly doesn’t get as much attention as its counterpart the boneless skinless chicken breast.  In my area BSCB have been running in the neighborhood of $5 a pound on sale, which makes thighs much more attractive. This recipe is flexible, substitute low sodium soy sauce if you wish.  If you [...]

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Heather says:
This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind.  In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort.  There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments.

Ingredients:

2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions:
Stir together [...]

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Heather says:
My family enjoys this simple dish, it goes well with most standard chicken recipes.  Oddly enough, my kids who are not overly fond of peas do not mind their presence.

Ingredients

1 TBSP butter
1 small onion diced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
1 cup frozen peas

In a skillet with a tight lid [...]

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Dear Home Ec 101,
I tried making soup out of leftovers, like you recommend.  I threw in a handful of dry noodles but they were really soggy.  Do you think they were too old?
Signed,
Mushy in Muncie
Heather says:
Your average boxed pasta has a very long shelf-life at nearly two years, provided it stays dry and bug free.  [...]

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Heather says:
On the rare occasion we have ham, I freeze the bone and save it for a week when I need our grocery dollars to stretch just a bit further. Cornbread rounds out the meal nicely and keeps the grand total, for us, under two dollars. Yes, even if you use a mix like [...]

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