American picnic saute recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Texas Chili (without beans)

This is a Texas style chili without beans. However, you can add any beans that you like. You can garnish with shredded cheese, diced onions or…

Sugared Pecans

This toasted sweet and spicy treat is great anytime. Serve for friendly get together's, tailgating, sporting event parties, and at holiday parties.

Mandarin Salad

This is one of my Mom's classic recipes. It is perfect for a large barbeque or pot luck. I talk it to a block party in San Carlos last night and…

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Cardamom Carrots

This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.

Mexican Corn and Potatoes

In the Summer roast the fresh corn and while doing that roast those Serrano's. The additional smoky flavor will only enhance this. I like to…

Orange Marjoram Carrots

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground.…

Sweet Bell Peppers & Pasta

Marie's Apple&Banana Surprise!

I had some very Ripe Apples and 4 Bananas that were getting really brown so I added them to this reciepe, If you find that the Apples while peeling…