Personal Budgeting/Finance
Food Stretchers
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Georgene A. Bramlage
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Georgene A. Bramlage
- Money Saving Recipes
Mystery Soup is about the best budget-stretcher around 
How this simple recipe comes out so well is a mystery!
1 - Save whatever is left-over from each meal in one large container or small containers in the freezer...gravy, stuffing, veggies, rice, noodles, bones...
2 - I freeze items seperately because I like to start by simmering the bones or a boullion base for an hour or more; then add vegetables - use longer time for raw ones shorter time for those already cooked; add stuff that tends to be mushy (noodles, rice, stuffing) at the end. Season to taste with salt, pepper, herbs, or herb/spice combinations.
3 - Of course some fresh bread / butter / salad can round out this meal. Hungry active kids might need more than just one bowl of soup, but this is a great little supper for young professionals or seniors
I blanche and feel creepy whenever people want to throw food away or not take leftovers home from the restaurant. As a very last resort...leftover kitchen items go into the compost pile, If wandering skunks or 'coons eat a little people food...so-be-it!
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