Italian Fare on a Budget

Here is the last in our series of eating out foods you can make at home.  I started with PF Changs, then moved on to Costa Vida, and today I really wanted to do Olive Garden, but I have only found one unique recipe that I use often. And I have lately seen Olive Garden copycats, so I’m going to share some Italian recipes from another restaurant we enjoy! We are from East Texas near the LA border, and a staple restaurant for us there was Copeland’s.  My very favorite food there is this: Eggplant Pirogue 1 large eggplant (cut 1/2 inch …

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Save Money Eating Restaurant Food at Home

As moms, we often want to have a special night out with our family–and have a night off. But that isn’t always financially feasible, is it? We are a family of six, so eating out can be really pricey.  In fact, we met friends at a fancier hamburger restaurant this past Sunday night, and the bill plus tip was over $100. For hamburgers! This kind of eating HAS to be a rarity in our home, or we will be homeless soon.  So, I thought I’d start a series here on some of our favorite restaurant foods that we make at home.  Today, …

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