5 Wintry Weeknight Meals

A Skillet Filled with a Mixture of Tortillas, Vegetables, Eggs and Meat on a Raspberry Colored Tablecloth

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Christmas-Style Stacked Enchiladas

In New Mexico, "Christmas-style" recipes get red and green hot sauces; likewise these meat-and-egg-topped tortillas.

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A fried rice, vegetables and bacon mixture in a white and gray bowl on a tan table setting

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Vegetable Fried Rice with Bacon

Stay in instead of eating out to save money. Our fast fried rice with bacon takes minutes to cook and rivals the best takeout in your neighborhood.

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Stew made of pork, carrots, celery and other vegetables in a white bowl on a white table setting

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Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Let your slow cooker do the work. It'll tenderize inexpensive cuts of meat like pork shoulder and result in comforting stews to dazzle even your most discerning guests.

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Dry-Rubbed BBQ Chicken

Doll up bone-in skin-on chicken breasts with pantry staples for an affordable — and juicy — alternative to precut skinless tenders.

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A Yellow and Red Soup in a Plain White Bowl

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Curried Lentil Soup

Give the gift of an inexpensive meal instead of a gift certificate. We'll show you how to bottle up the ingredients for a spiced wintry soup neighbors would love.

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