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Read the latest recipe articles and food advice from Recipe Files.
Dried Fruit Anyone? 
by recipeman
23 Sep 2009 at 3:52pm
Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy for you. They provide you with essential vitamins and minerals as well as fiber to keep you regular. Buying in bulk saves you money but the problem is spoilage. If you and your family love to eat fresh fruits, one way to be sure they won?t spoil is to dry them. Dried fruits can serve as a healthy alternative to candies and chocolates. The concentrated flavors burst forth with every bite and no sugar needs to be added. Children can be taught to reach for a peace of dried fruit rather than fattening hard candies and sweets. It's delicious and good for them.
Saving Money On Groceries
by recipeman
16 Sep 2009 at 3:40pm
With the economy the way it is, its getting more and more difficult to make ends meet. We are challenged to stretch our hard-earned dollars even further. Finding ways to spend less on groceries while still getting the things we need to feed ourselves and our families is a challenge. But a challenge made easier by these six money saving tips to try the next time you shop for groceries.
Grow And Dry Your Own Fresh Herbs
by recipeman
10 Sep 2009 at 2:48pm
You can buy fresh herbs at just about any grocery or specialty store. They add flavor to your recipes as well as garnish them for presentation. But they can be costly. And if you don't use them all up in one or two recipes, they end up spoiling in the fridge. A cost effective option that saves you money in the long run is to grow and dry your own herbs. It's not difficult at all and you can have a steady supply of fresh herbs for that specialty recipe, or daily dishes, without any waste. If you have a sunny spot in your garden and some good soil, you can grow your own herbs at home.
Homemade Pizza Brings The Family Together
by recipeman
7 Sep 2009 at 4:28pm
Making pizza at home can become a great tradition that brings the family together. It?s infinitely flexible, incredibly cheap, fun to make, gets everyone involved, especially the children, and is quite delicious. Choose a day of the week when everyone can get together and enjoy the experience. You can pretend to be in a pizzeria by decorating the kitchen to look like an Italian eatery.
What About Those Leftovers?
by recipeman
2 Sep 2009 at 1:27pm
Most of us don't even think twice after we eat. We get up, wash the dishes, and leave the leftovers in the fridge. There they remain to be consumed later or sit until they start to smell and we finally throw them out. If you tend to do the latter, here are some tips to use those leftovers in new ways to entice your family to indulge at dinner time.
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