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25
May
2012

Recipe: Watermelon Agua Fresca

05/25/2012

Here is a yummy idea if you want something cool and refreshing for the summer.

If you are not familiar with agua fresca it is a delicious and totally guilt free summer beverage. You can adapt this in all sorts of ways to accommodate your tastes and it comes together really quickly.

My kids love when I make this and they think they are getting a special treat when this is actually really healthy.

So agua fresca is not a smoothie- it is closer to a flavored water.  It is really light and is perfect on nice summer evening or with spicy foods. I make this for my girls all the time when the adults are having margaritas or when we have Mexican food.

You can use any fruit you have on hand- usually the fruits with a lot of water work best like cantaloupe and watermelon.  My very favorite way to make agua fresca is with pineapple but you can really use almost anything- strawberries, raspberries, peaches, honeydew…. and you can even jazz it up a little more by adding rum or sparkling water.

You can serve this over ice- I try to serve it really well chilled and I skip the ice.

 

Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Recipe type: Beverage
Author: My Frugal Adventures
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Chopped watermelon- 4 Cups
  • Cold Water- 1 1/2 Cups
  • Fresh Lime Juice- 2 tablespoons (I like it limey so I double that)
  • Agave- 1-2 tablespoons (You can use sugar or honey as a substitute)
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. I like a nice smooth drink so strain the juice into a pitcher. There is a foamy melon mixture that winds up on top of the strainer (my kids love this part)- just keep pushing it through the strainer with a spatula.
  3. Serve well chilled.

See? Easy peasy! A great way to use up an abundance of fruit you might have during summer!

Does anyone else make agua fresca? I’d love to hear what kind of twist you put on this drink.

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22
May
2012

Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

05/22/2012

This is my absolute favorite time of year because we get the delicious fresh, sweet corn in season and even better it is so incredibly cheap!  Ears of corn just dropped to $.20 each in my area and I could seriously eat corn each and every night through summer.

So if you are looking for a way to jazz up dinner I wanted to share my version of Mexican Grilled Corn.

You can buy this from street vendors all over Mexico and it is really some of the best tasting street food I have ever had.  I have seen lots of variations on Mexican Street Corn but this is just my super simple way to throw it together in just a few minutes.

Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Author: My Frugal Adventures
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Cortija cheese (or substitute queso fresco cheese)
  • Mexican Crema or Mayonnaise (to lighten this up use sour cream or plain greek yogurt instead)
  • Garlic Salt
  • Chili Powder
  • Fresh Lime Wedges
  • 4 ears of sweet corn
Instructions
  1. Grill your corn or boil it until tender. While the corn is still warm, slather on mayo. Roughly chop your queso fresco or cortija cheese and roll the corn in the cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt and chili powder.
  2. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze just before eating. Don’t be stingy with the lime because it really adds a zip to this corn.

 

 

So you can seriously substitute whatever you have on hand in this recipe.  The mayo sounds a little frightening but just trust me here and give it a try.

The cortija or queso fresco can be found in the deli cheese area or some stores might have a Mexican foods section.  I find the cortija to  be slightly saltier so that one is a better choice if you want to use sour cream or greek yogurt.

If you can’t find these cheeses you can also use grated Parmesan.  I used Mama Garlic which you can find at Target and all sorts of stores but you can also just use Garlic Salt or if you have fresh cilantro on hand chop that up.

If you prefer not to eat the corn on the cob, just grill it up and slice the strips of corn off the cob into a bowl.  Mix all the ingredients in with your warm corn and it will still be delicious.

And one last tip is to make sure to get the fresh limes.  It really adds a lot to the dish and I use 2 wedges for one ear of corn.

 

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22
May
2012

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code: 10 Points

05/22/2012

Here is a new 10 point code from Pampers.

You can enter this online, text it to 726-777 or you can download the new free app on your phone.

If you are not yet registered for Pampers Gifts to Grow, you can register here and get 100 bonus points.

This is valid through June 3rd.

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18
May
2012

Recipe: Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

05/18/2012

I made a big batch of this soup for my lunch this week and thought I’d mention it to you guys as well.

This is a much lighter version of a broccoli cheese soup so it is perfect for summertime. This does not have canned cheese soup, cream etc… in it so it is not a super thick and creamy soup.

I prefer this recipe in the summertime and even better you can make it in the crockpot! I usually do a big batch of this once a month or so and keep it in the fridge for fast lunch or dinners.

This particular batch I just literally put together in about 5 minutes at lunchtime and turned the crockpot on and viola!  Dinner was waiting for me when I got home.

Recipe: Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Recipe type: Soup, Entree
Author: My Frugal Adventures
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 4 hours
Total time: 4 hours 10 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 20 oz of frozen broccoli
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 cups of shredded cheese (this is your preference, I like Jack and Cheddar cheese but just cheddar would be great as well)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 qt Vegetable Broth
Instructions
  1. Add the chopped onion, milk, broth and broccoli to the crock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook on high for about 3.5 hours or on low for about 6.5-7 hours.
  3. About 10 minutes before the soup is finished cooking add the shredded cheeses.
  4. Once the soup is done take the immersion blender or regular blender and puree until creamy.
  5. Top with cheddar cheese or I like croutons for a little crunch.

 

 

I am a vegetarian and the rest of the family eats meat so quick dishes like this that I can make ahead are a lifesaver on busy nights.

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18
May
2012

Pinecone Research Open Again!

05/18/2012

If you hurry you can apply for Pinecone Research. They are looking for select demographics right now- so not everyone will get in.

This is by far my favorite of the survey companies and I was a member of Pinecone for several years.

They send surveys out to you (if you are accepted) and once you complete them, you get paid $3. It is very easy and the surveys are usually on new products and what you think of the packaging etc.. so actually kind of fun.

I have yet to hear anything negative about Pinecone. They are very straightforward and extremely prompt to pay. You aren’t going to make your first million with them but you can certainly make a little extra cash to pay for a few extras!

Right now they are focusing on specific demographics so you can apply and see what happens. Head over to Pinecone for more information.

I will tell you this tends to fill up FAST.

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17
May
2012

Recipe: Brie, Fig and Apple Sandwich

05/17/2012

 

I made something a little different today and thought I would share the recipe since it was so simple and turned out really well.

I was making my children apple and cheddar sandwiches today and decided to try and do a little grown-up twist for mine.

I had some raisin bread on hand and slathered one side with butter and the other side with fig preserves.  I thinly sliced up a few green apples and layered those on top of the jam.

Then I added a few slices of brie cheese on top of the apples.  I am a vegetarian so that was it for me but you could also add a slice of prosciutto for an extra kick.

I just grilled it up for a few seconds on the stove and voila!

A little twist on a plain grilled cheese.  This would be a great breakfast sandwich when you are craving something sweet.

(My children did take a few bites and both of them loved the fig, raisin bread and apples but they avoided the brie.)

 

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17
May
2012

Old Navy: 40% off Swimwear Sale (05/19)

05/17/2012

This Saturday, May 19th, Old Navy will have all swimwear for the family marked 40% off!

This is perfect timing since it is really starting to heat up around here!

I’d imagine at these prices the selection could get picked over early in the day so I would head in as soon as you can on Saturday to grab any swimwear you might need.

The sale is in store only and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

And just as a quick reminder, the Disney Store still has their 40% off swimwear sale going on as well!

 

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11
May
2012

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code: 10 Points

05/11/2012

Here is a new 10 point code from Pampers.

You can enter this online, text it to 726-777 or you can download the new free app on your phone.

If you are not yet registered for Pampers Gifts to Grow, you can register here and get 100 bonus points.

This code expires May 16th.

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