For 6 Recipe from Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown A whole chicken is usually less expensive than buying single pieces like breasts or thighs — plus you can make stock later from the bones and any meat too difficult to get off. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches, tacos, over a salad, or tossed with sauce and mixed into pasta. This is a base recipe: add spices to the butter or sprinkle over the surface of the chicken to change up the flavor in any way you like. Print This Recipe Ingredients 1 whole chicken 1 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon salt and pepper Preparation Heat the oven to 400 F. Remove the [...]

Makes 12 bars Recipe from Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown Tired of endless PB+J sandwiches? Give these bars a try instead! I designed them for my friend Alex, who is allergic to gluten and is the best long-distance runner I know. I wanted to create a simple but nutritious breakfast that he could grab on his way out for a run. They are a little more crumbly than a store-bought granola bar, however.  Print This Recipe Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats (or 2 cups oats and 1 cup crisped rice cereal) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup jelly or jam 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 tsp salt butter or vegetable oil Additions nuts coconut dried fruit [...]