Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Delicious and Simple Lemon and Honey Iced Tea
Delicious and Simple Lemon Honey Iced Tea
For everyone who wants a refreshing drink this summer, but doesn't want the chemicals or processed sugar that come with the mixes you can purchase at the supermarket. Iced tea is so easy to make! Try varying the types of tea you use, to come up with deliciously unique combinations.
You'll Need:
- Heavy duty heat-safe glass jug with lid (I like making mine in Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre Jugs
). Between 1-2 liters in size
- 2-4 black tea bags (Earl Grey also makes delicious iced tea)
- 1-4 tablespoons of honey (optional: no need if you like it unsweetened)
- 1/2-1 lemon, freshly squeezed (can also substitute limes)
- Plop a few tea bags in the jug. Pour boiling water over, and let steep for anywhere from 5-10 minutes or longer if you like really strong tea.
- Remove tea bags after the tea has reached the strength level you prefer.
- Add the squeeze of honey and lemon juice to the jug while the tea is hot, so that the honey in particular gets thoroughly blended into the tea.
- Refrigerate the tea, and serve once cold with plenty of ice and a wedge of additional lemon or lime. It's SO refreshing and good!
Labels: easy recipes, frugal food and drink, frugal summer beverages, homemade not store bought, iced tea, lemons, limes, make it yourself iced tea
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Beauty of a Baked Potato: Frugal Meals
It's not too hot here today, so I have three huge potatoes in the oven baking away. And, I have a plan.
Potatoes are a staple of the diet for many of us who try to keep grocery costs at an acceptable level, in spite of ever-rising food prices. What are some ideas on how to use those baked potatoes? I'm so glad you asked! My favorite ways are these:
- Jacket potatoes or stuffed potatoes - A baked potato makes a fine vehicle for an entire meal in one handy little package. One of my favorites is to top a baked potato with homemade chili (beef, chicken or vegetarian chili will work great) and then add a sprinkle of grated cheese. Delish!
- Homemade hash browns - Bake a few potatoes at least a few hours before you need to whip up freshly made hash browns. Let the hot potatoes cool, and then grate. In a nonstick pan heat some olive oil, then dump in a layer of the pre-baked and grated potatoes. Add some finely chopped onion and peppers if you want to add some extra flavor. Leave the hash browns to sit and well, brown. If you mess around with them at this point, you won't get deliciously crispy and crunchy outer edges on the hash browns. Flip after a few minutes (after the edges are browned.) Let cook at least five more minutes and you'll have a great big, scrumptious hash brown to devour.
And yes, I do consider breakfast food great for dinner! So, whip up an omelet, a bit of salad and wedges of those yummy hash browns for a frugal and delightful evening meal.
Here's more favorite potato recipes from our site:
Recipes include Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Baked Potato CasseroleLabels: baked potatoes, cheap groceries, frugal meal planning, frugal meals, potato recipes
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3:39 PM ::
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