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Simple Syrup: Budget Food Tip

August 20, 2008

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Simple syrup is a common ingredient in mixed drinks, as well as many summertime drinks like lemonade and iced tea. The syrup is literally simple – it’s a mixture of equal parts sugar and water.

To make, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour in 1 cup sugar. Stir constantly and, once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. Once cooled, it can be used to sweeten iced tea, mint juleps...

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Raspberry Chicken: Budget Food Tip

July 29, 2008

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Don’t you love to cook those meals that only look fancy, but are in reality super simple to make? This raspberry chicken is one of those – the chicken is baked in the oven or cooked on the grill, and topped with an easy raspberry sauce that’s actually salad dressing. With raspberries in season right now, the makings for this meal are easy to come by, and the flavor is truly fresh.

You’ll need:
3-4 skinless chicken breasts
1 1/3 cup raspberry...

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