January 8 - 14, 2012

Under $3.00 per serving. Succulent shrimp are simmered in a light garlic butter sauce. Serve with orzo or rice.

Simply seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper, this roasted broccoli will be a hit. Don't overcook so that the broccoli gets mushy, keep it crisp tender.

Rich cake that is wonderful with a cup of coffee or topped with whipped cream for a delicious dessert.

Quick throw together meal that is delicious!

Bottom round, a lean, economical cut of beef, makes a fine stew when cooked at low heat. Carrots, onions and potatoes are traditional stew vegetables, but add others as you wish.

Although it takes about 3 hours to produce home made bread (and much of this is rising time), it is not difficult--and the results are well worth the time spent. Makes one large or two small loaves.

A creamy chocolate treat for a winter's day.

Kid-pleaser that you can put together easily.

Garlic bread goes with just about any meal and when you add a bit of herbs and cheese to the mix, it makes it even tastier. This garlic bread is tender on the inside and better yet, can be made in advance and ready to pop in the oven when you are.

Easy to prepare and enjoyable to serve, this ham is moist and delicious. The brown sugar sauce is the perfect accent to this slow cooker recipe. This sweet ham is also great to use for leftover ham recipes.

Cooked by slowly baking all the ingredients together, this recipe proivdes a wonderful array of flavors.

This is a great dessert for coffee and tea parties as well as everyday meals.

A small, but hearty, sandwich that is delicious--and easy.

With the creamy texture of risotto this Spanish rice recipe is the perfect complement to tacos, enchiladas or burritos. You could even add some browned ground beef to make it a meal in itself.

A fun way to use left over corn on the cob.

For best results, choose a roast that is more flat than square, and has some fat and connective tissue which will help keep the meat moist during the long cooking time.

A sweet salad that is quick and easy to make. This recipe is a great salad that can be made ahead of time or at the last minute when unexpected guest arrive.

Only the crust requires minimal baking in this easy cheesecake that's perfect when time is limited.