Ok, this is a long overdue potluck dinner...but with a twist.

Everyone`s tightening their belts these days.  Buying groceries or eating out can be expensive!  But this doesnt mean you should sacrifice taste/health. You don't have to eat like you're back in college again. SO STOP RIGHT NOW AND STEP AWAY FROM THE RAMEN! Your challenge is to make and bring a recipe that can feed 4 people for under $10 bucks.  Yes, you read that right.  And to start you off here`s some websites with recipes you can use:

http://busycooks.about.com/od/inexpensiverecipes/Inexpensive_Recipes_Meals_under_10_Cheap_and_Easy_Cooking.htm

www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/02/06/recession.recipes.irpt/index.html
and
http://poorgirleatswell.blogspot.com

if you find any other websites please put them in comments.  

here's an example of what kinds of dishes I am looking for: Brown Rice, Lentil, and Feta Salad (serves 3-4) 1 bowl Trader Joe’s pre-cooked brown jasmine rice 1 package Trader Joe’s black beluga lentils (any black lentil will do) 2 small Roma tomatoes, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2 oz low fat feta cheese Juice of one lemon Pinch of salt Lots of fresh ground pepper Cook the rice & lentils in the microwave per package instructions. Add the rice, lentils, onions and tomatoes in a bowl and toss together. Add the lemon juice and stir until well coated. Crumble the feta cheese on top (you can either toss it into your salad or leave it on top for garnish). Finish with plenty of fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!

PLEASE PUT WHAT DISH YOU ARE BRINGING SO WE DONT WIND UP WITH TOO MANY DUPLICATES! Bring your dish, a copy of the recipe on an index card, and if you want, what it cost you to make If anyone wants a copy to take home, I have a copier at the house.

See you there!