30-Minute Cheap Family Meals

December 15, 2009
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Lee Harrelson
Satisfy your family and your budget with easy-to-prepare one dish meals from the book Family Feasts for $75 a Week, by Mary Ostyn.
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Mexican Tortilla Skillet

Lee Harrelson
Mexican Tortilla Skillet Recipe
This Mexican-flavored dish, with its tortillas and spicy meat, is similar to enchiladas but much quicker to make.
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Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Lee Harrelson
Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Recipe
This is a great one-dish meal for autumn and winter since it features in-season veggies like sweet potatoes and spinach.

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Sausage with Cabbage and Corn Sauté

Lee Harrelson
Sausage with Cabbage and Corn Sauté Recipe
With the sausages and skillet-cooked cabbage, this hearty dish has a bit of a German accent.
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Curried Rice with Shrimp

Lee Harrelson
Curried Rice with Shrimp Recipe
You can save money by purchasing unpeeled shrimp rather than having them peeled and deveined at the fish market. It takes a little longer, but you can still make this dish in under 30 minutes.

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Quick Beef Stroganoff

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Quick Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Using both sour cream and cream cheese makes this hearty stroganoff extra creamy.

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Confetti Pepperoni Soup

Lee Harrelson
Confetti Pepperoni Soup Recipe
The deep, rich flavor and color of this hearty soup comes from the beets, carrots, tomatoes, and pepperoni. It may sound like an odd combination, but the flavor is fantastic.
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Salmon Chowder

Lee Harrelson
Salmon Chowder Recipe
Canned salmon is the key ingredient in this budget-friendly fish chowder.

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Thai Shrimp Noodle Soup

Lee Harrelson
Thai Shrimp Noodle Soup Recipe
The flavors may seem exotic, but all of the ingredients are easily found in your local grocery store.
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