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Homemade Crackers – a Fall Leaf Festival for Fab Frugal Friday

October 1, 2010 in Frugal Tips, Healthy Fare

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Homemade crackers -the color and shape of Fall!

What could be more fun than home made crackers in the fall? Answer: home-made fall LEAF crackers!

There is something so homey and comforting about making crackers. Thin. Crispy. Grainy. And, if you sprinkle warm earth-toned spices on top: Colorful!

Just make a favorite cracker recipe (or try our Rustic Oat Crackers), cut out the dough in leaf shapes, and then when you remove them from the oven, immediately sprinkle them with spices. I used paprika, cumin, ancho chile powder, regular chile powder and turmeric, for the flavors but also for the fall colors. Okay, and for an ultra-easy version, just buy store bought pie crust and cut out the shapes!

Scatter these on a platter for an instant fall festival!

– posted by Donna

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Fab Frugal Friday: Make Your Own Budget Spiced Chips

July 9, 2010 in Frugal Tips

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Home-made Custom Spiced Chips

I love those “gourmet” chips they sell at the grocery stores these days, but the problem is that for a little sprinkle of, say, chipotle powder, they charge you 2 or 3 times the price of regular old potato chips.

So, in the spirit of Fab Frugal Friday, I decided to experiment with my own spiced chips.

This is so incredibly simple and fabulously frugal that you’ll be making your own spiced chips in no time!

THIS IS THE ENTIRE RECIPE. NO, REALLY: Spread potato chips on a baking sheet in a single layer. Heat in a 400 degree oven for 2 to 3 minutes, just until chips become oily. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with spice mix of choice.

Try one of our three FFF spice blends, or whip up your own. Chef Bobby Flay has a fabulous 16-spice blend, if you’re feeling ambitious. Or, just use a favorite spice from your pantry. I love just plain smoked paprika or cumin. Yum!

Happy Summer Everyone!

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