Meals & Recipes
When I taught at a culinary school, part of my curriculum was culinary math, WAIT, don’t stop reading! I know we all hate math, goodness knows I do, BUT for chefs it’s essential, not only so they can convert recipes but also so they can control costs and actually make some money. After all, how can you make or save money if you don't know how much what you want to cook costs. One of the first entrée’s I used to teach students the benefit as well as how to do it was breakfast. You will see why in a minute. For you, the home cook, there are some easy concepts that can help you take control of your food budget, eat well and save some nickels; nickels that can hopefully be used to for something special.
I watch Food TV from time to time and started noticing the shows focusing on feeding your family for under $10 and my first thought was, that’s not that hard…$10 goes a long way, especially if you give it some thought. I considered the methods chef’s use to manage their costs and wondered if this is something that would help people. 
This is a quick and easy entrée you can whip up for date night! It pairs perfectly with the 
Need a great side dish to go with your next meal? I get asked for this recipe over and over. Sweet Potatoes give an old standard a new twist. Paired with grilled or roasted meat, it's a winner for sure! This can also be prepared the day before and precooked…making the final cooking the day you want to serve it breeze.
I encourage you to use produce in season and local to your area, so the moment you can find these in your farmers market, you have to make them. (You can make them using frozen but they aren't as good) The almonds add a lovely texture and body and the lemon gives everything a bright finish. They are also an easy side to prepare partially and finish just before dinner. The gift of time when you are entertaining is always a BONUS!