By David & Martha Cox 04/30/2010

Mexican food on the whole is a pretty good balance of taste and cost.  We’ve already covered a few recipes–like our Taco Soup and our Chili and Cornbread recipes.  However, today we’re going to cover a tried and true staple of Mexican restaurants the world over: The enchilada.
Now the first thing I’ll do is give [...]

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By David & Martha Cox 04/28/2010

I’m going to apologize up front for not having any pictures in this one.  This post is more about a concept I would like to explore through future posts than it is a specific recipe.  Just the same, however, I think the information below should be enough to get you pointed in the right direction [...]

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By David & Martha Cox 04/26/2010

One of my favorite snacks on a shoestring budget is a peanut butter banana wrap.
This easy snack helps you get some tasty fruit in your diet, takes only a minute or two to prepare (there’s no cooking involved at all), and is surprisingly filling.  Some days, I just eat one of these for breakfast and [...]

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By David & Martha Cox 04/22/2010

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to cooking.  Even if you’re preparing delicious meals every day (like lasagna or taco soup), it’s still not that unusual to get tired of eating the same ol’ same ol’ all the time.
That’s why occasionally we like to change up the culinary routine by [...]

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By David & Martha Cox 04/21/2010

I’m not gonna lie: I’m a sucker for a good pecan pie.  I like frozen, store-bought pies, but there’s something about homemade pecan pie that’s especially tempting.
In my opinion, the best pecan pies are made 100% from scratch using everyday cooking ingredients and pecans freshly picked from a pecan orchard (although if you don’t have [...]

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By David & Martha Cox 04/17/2010

When it comes to getting things done, most productivity experts and motivational speakers will offer one foundational piece of advice: Begin with the end in mind.
No matter what you’re doing–whether it’s collating papers on your desk or planning a road trip, if you’re serious about getting the job done, you’re going to have to begin [...]

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