Turning to Cube Steak, and Back to Childhood (Austerity cooking)

NY Times ^ | Published: March 3, 2009 | By KIM SEVERSON

[kcvl]

The 99 Cent Chef

http://the99centchef.blogspot.com/

[kcvl]

The 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook: Gourmet Recipes at Discount Prices (Paperback)

http://www.amazon.com/99-Cent-Only-Stores-Cookbook/dp/1598694693/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218033611&sr=1-1

[diamond6]

Love it.

[Tainan]

Side note - those canned fish, salmon and mackerel, are some of the healthiest eating you can buy on the cheap also. Packed in oil or tomatoe sauce they are chuck full of good Omega 3 & 6 oils. Very healthy.
Also, I get the ones in tomatoe sauce and separate the sauce out. Drain the red sauce, add it to a pan with some oil, some garlic a bit of water and heat. Stir in some flour or cornstarch and keep stirring. With the right herbs added - I use the pre-packed "Italian Seasoning" or "Herbs du Provence" or maybe just some simple Lemon Pepper - and you can whip up some mighty good tasting sauce for the fish.

[mysterio]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll probably try that.

[dennisw]

Side note - those canned fish, salmon and mackerel, are some of the healthiest eating you can buy on the cheap also

Yup. You can't go wrong with them

[cherry]

they way my husband and I have been living ALL our lives suddenly is in vogue.....who'd have thunk it?

running your cars up to 200,000 by keeping them updated......using cheaper cuts of meat to extend your budget.....growing your own veggies...hunting....fishing....making sausage..canning tomatoes......saving money......

what a rebel!

[dennisw]

I watched a few videos on that blog. Very funny and I liked the old soul music chugging along in the background

[dennisw]

Can’t do that in the big city