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Apple Pie Spice: Budget Grocery Tip

November 07, 2008 09:00 AM

Apple pie spice is another one of those pre-mixed spices that you can buy in the supermarket, or make yourself at home with spices you already have. To make apple pie spice, combine in a small bowl:

1/4 cup ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground allspice

Store the spice mixture in a tightly sealed container.

Apple pie spice can be used to flavor more than just apple pie – try it on some sautéed apple slices (mix 1-2 chopped, peeled and cored apples with 1 tsp. spice and 1-2 T sugar and simmer for about 5 minutes), your morning oatmeal, in apple cider, or even in your morning cup of coffee for a decidedly fall flavor.

Photo by Dru McPherson

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Whole Foods Budget Recipe Challenge: Budget Food Tip

November 05, 2008 09:00 AM

Looking for an award-winning, inexpensive meal to make for dinner tonight? The votes are in, and the Whole Foods Market Budget Recipe Challenge results have been announced. Karina Allrich of Karina’s Kitchen has won first prize for her Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas recipe, which serves four at approximately $2.59 per serving.

Karina Allrich is a creative cook who enjoys developing easy rustic recipes featuring seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Her illustrated blog features gluten-free family recipes as well as casein-free, vegetarian and vegan recipes.

Click here to see the finalists and their budget recipes.

Photo: Whole Foods Market