Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Cheap and Easy Side Dish


Sometimes I go to David's * a local grocer nearby--
Every morning they cull all the produce and anything that looks a little off- they package and mark down and put it into a buggie for quick sale. 

Sometimes they may put 2 apples, a lime, a potato into one pack. 
Or lettuce, peppers, an onion, and an orange. 
Usually it is a variety. And the price is always less than $2 for the tray. 
I try to take any onions and peppers and chop them up so that I can toss them in a bag and freeze for a dish later. That way they'll be chopped and ready to use! 

The last time-- I bought 3 trays with peppers, onions, jalapeƱos, potatoes ,baby carrots and apples. 

I used the 2 apples as a side dish for dinner. 
I cut the apples, placed them in a small casserole dish sprinkled with brown sugar and margarine. 
About 2 tablespoons each... 
approx. 1 Tablespoon of margarine and 1 of brown sugar per apple. 
Popped them in the microwave for about 4.5 minutes and vio'la!

I only have a before picture. But believe me it was tasty! 

Having extra people in the house to feed every night for dinner-- this is a money saver and quick and easy! 
One extra spoon full of food to help fill up hungry MEN! 

God Bless you today and Thanks for reading! 

3 comments:

nannykim said...

OH nice and gluten free too!

Granny said...

I love baked apples and your way of cooking them is much faster. Thanks for the recipe.

nannykim said...

Hi--yup, I haven't been doing a whole lot of blogging or visiting lately. Just involved in other things. I am basically doing hit and miss stuff! I have been fine. Had some foot surgery on april first. I still am wearing a special shoe until the bones are growing together. Next week I may be able to drive again!!