We just did our lists for Kroger and Publix and it's amazing how geared up the stores get for "the BIG Game!" My Kroger had a chicken wing bar, lots of dips and other game food was prepared and just waiting for you to take it home.
The benefit? No ingredients to buy, no prep time, cook time then clean up time.
The disadvantage? You are paying at least twice if not 3-4 more times what it would cost you to make it. And I guarantee at least 95% of the time, you can make it better.
We're having 2 different types of wings tonight. Got 2 dozen wings for $5.00. Handcut fries and some other goodies that were minimum cost. I would estimate our meal for more than 4 people will cost right around $12.00. And best of all- it's good!
Whether you could go on Top Chef or a mess in the kitchen- it's not hard when you've got a game plan. Go to sites like Food Network or www.allrecipes.com and type in what you want to make. At www.allrecipes.com- look at the reviews and anything I want to do- it's got to have the highest review. The reviews are great also because people will give suggestions on how to modify the recipe if it needs it or to make it better. And by these reviews, you can tell if this recipe sounds like it would be a hit in your household. Same thing on Food Network- if it's Paula Deen's recipe then you know it's gonna be good!
Trying your favorites at home saves money not just at the grocery store but by not eating out. There are sites like www.copykat.com that show you how to copy your favorite dishes, desserts, appetizers and salad dressings from your favorite places to eat. And if you can't find something specific- google the restaurant, the dish and "recipe" to see what you can find. There's also www.everylastrecipe.com. But even if you choose not to "copy" a restaurant dish, we find that cooking from home far exceeds eating out. Plus there's not ridiculous charge for tea and no tip.
So be adventurous in the kitchen and the results should not only please the palate but the wallet as well!
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