Food Cents

Do you plan your meals for the week?  Do you have a budget for food that'll last until the next paycheck? 

We provide workshops on:

• Couponing
• Menu Planning
• Cooking on a Budget

These workshops are designed to make:

• Your food money last longer
• Allow the savings to be used for additional expenses
• Create awareness about affordable meals
• Educate about smarter purchases and;
• Provide family time

Upcoming Workshops:



Starting Mondays
August 1st, 8th, and 15th
 Located @
Othello Community Center

Contact
Carolyn Grant at
766-4152
for more information!!

Coupon Websites:

Coupons.com

CouponMom


Coupon Education:

The Prosperity Center 
Couponing 101 
 ~Coming Soon!!~

Couponing 101
Contact Carolyn Grant
509-766-4152

Recipe of the Month

Quick Chili
Recipe preparation time

Active 10 minutes  Total 20 minutes  Cost: $5 for 4 servings

½ pound of lean ground beef

15 ½ ounce can kidney beans, drained save liquid

1/3 c bean liquid

1 c canned tomato sauce or petite diced tomato, no salt added

1 TB instant minced onion or finely chopped med. onion

¾ to 1 ½ TB chili powder
Add Salt and Pepper to taste

Fun Option:  Add Cilantro as a topping; Add another can of black pinto or white beans

Directions:
 

1.      Brown beef and drain off fat.

2.      Stir in remaining ingredients

3.      Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. 

We Give a Crock Directions: Cook beef night before and throw everything in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours.

Makes 4 servings. 

Calories;  230, Total fat: 9 grams, saturated far 3 grams, cholesterol 34 milligrams, sodium 390 milligrams.

Serving ideas:

Serve with whole wheat rolls made from frozen bread dough, prepackaged salad with lowfat dressing, frozen yogurt with fruit and low fat milk.

·       Make extra chili for “planned overs”

o   Use the rest to;

Top baked potatoes

o   Make an easy casserole by combining cooked pasta shells with planned over chili

o   Make a quick and easy taco salad by topping lettuce with planned over chili, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese or

o   Double recipe and use leftovers as follows for Taco Soup; heat and add taco seasoning to taste, top with cheese, sour cream and corn chips, enjoy!  

Do you have a great recipe you want to share? 
Send recipes to: 
The Prosperity Center
Attn: Jasmyne DeBeaumont 
903. W 3rd Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837