I recently read an article on saving money on groceries.  I am always searching for ways to stretch my food dollar.  I also have recently become an advocate for shopping with lists so I do not overspend.  I also am a fan of coupons and can find them in magazines and the Sunday paper.

These items were purchased for $71.33! Wholesome products too! You can’t get better than that!

1 pound fresh green beans              3 medium pears

1 box shredded-wheat cereal        1 box baby oatmeal cereal                   1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 bunch carrots                                  2 large breaded tilapia fillets                1 box flavored instant oatmeal

2 heads lettuce                                  2 packages chicken breasts                    1 box graham crackers

1 large bag red grapes                     1 package ground beef                             1 box whole-wheat penne

5 medium bananas                           1/4 pound each cheese, ham                1 box instant brown rice

1 box granola bars                            2 large containers yogurt                      1 container Parmesan cheese

1 block Sharp Cheddar Cheese      1 bottle light salad dressing                  3 cans chicken broth

1 jar peanut butter                            1 box macaroni and cheese                   1 can black beans

2 jars applesauce                              1 jar salsa                                                        1 single-serve package tuna

1 package tortillas                              1 package bagels                                       1 loaf whole-wheat bread

3 half gallons of skim milk              1 half gallon orange juice                        1 dozen large eggs

My kids actually like this dish. Hopefully yours will too!

Apple and "Sausage" Stuffed Squash  (serves 2)

(1)  Cut an acorn or butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds and
stringy parts, place the halves cut-side-up on a cookie sheet, cover with
aluminum foil, and bake at 350 F until the squash is tender (anywhere from
40 to 60 minutes).

(2)  In a bowl, mix together (in whatever ratio you desire):

	(a) Gimme Lean: use "sausage" flavor, or half "sausage" and half "beef" flavor
	for a milder taste (Note: this is a soy product, and it's vegan and fat free)

	(b) cooked brown rice

	(c) diced onion

	(d) chopped apple

	(e) sage, or thyme, or rosemary, or any herb that sounds good to you

I used equal parts Gimme Lean and rice, half an onion, and an apple.  The
idea is to have enough stuffing to stuff the squash halves generously.

(3)  When the squash is tender, take the foil off the pan, and stuff the
squash halves with the stuffing.  Return the stuffed squash to the oven,
uncovered, and bake until the stuffing is warm through and starting to
brown on top (about 10 minutes).