Barilla Tortellini

| April 15, 2011

Cheapeats was given the challenge to create a Italian style meal using Barilla Tortellini. Right away my creative juices got going. What could I come up with? Tortellini Bouillabaisse? Tortellini Semi Fredo? Nope. They just won’t make the cut. Ugh, this is going to be difficult. Being Sicilian, I grew up on what many call […]

Recession Recipes: 100 Healthy Cheapeats

| November 15, 2010

Cheapeats was contacted by Masters In Healthcare who shared with us  their 100 Recession Recipes that are cheap and healthy.  With so many people out of work or cutting back on spending, there’s never been a better time to learn some recipes that are not only healthy and delicious, but also pretty easy on the wallet as […]

Round 2 Next Foodblog Star – Cook Outside Your Box

| September 26, 2010

Round 2 of “The Next Food Blog Star” is to cook outside your comfort zone. Cheapeats is all about eating out on a budget. Those spots that serve up tasty and healthy meals. No fast food here. Why not meet that challenge by taking ingredients purchased at the local Farmer’s market and my cupboard to put […]

The Next Great Junior’s Cheesecake Recipe

| July 29, 2010

Do you think your cheesecake recipe is award winning? Here’s your chance to find out. To celebrate their 60th Anniversary, Juniors Cheesecake is hosting “The Next Great Cheesecake Recipe Contest.” Submit your recipe by September 30th and you could win a trip to New York, cash prize and have your cheesecake featured on their menu. You […]

Touchdown Turkey

| January 12, 2010

Cheapeats was asked to create a Super Bowl recipe using Pace Picante Sauce.  Fan of football, not so much but I love a challenge.  I decided to tweek a simple but tasty recipe that is always a hit. Will it be good enough to win the contest? You tell me.     Touchdown Turkey  1/2lb ground sweet Turkey sausage […]

Elvis Panini..Is It Good Enough To Win?

| October 27, 2009

Cheapeats has been asked to taste test Nature’s Pride new line of 100% natural whole grain bread.  This bread contains no artificial flavors or colors. No high fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives, or trans fats. Just whole grains. Our favorite was “12 Grain”  made from whole wheat, oat, barley, buckwheat, millet, corn, amaranth, quinoa, brown rice, […]

Oulala Gâteau au Chocolat

| July 20, 2009

The Gâteau au Chocolat recipe I am about to share is an originale from a dear friend’s family in France. Your first reaction is probably “oh zee French…that sounds really complicated!”