Category Archives: Jobless Zone Diet

My adventure with beer-can roasted chicken

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Tom Musbach

My big event this past weekend was trying a culinary trick that I’ve long wondered about: roasting a chicken as it’s perched on a half-full can of beer. I was reminded of the trick when I saw the recipe this … Continue reading →

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Jobless Zone Diet: Orzo and smoked salmon salad

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tom Musbach

I’m overdue for adding another cheap, healthy dinner to share on my blog. Here’s a goodie inspired by a dish my brother and his wife made for a fun party last week. Orzo is a small pasta that looks like … Continue reading →

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Jobless Zone Diet: Clam and garlic linguini

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tom Musbach

One of my favorite cheap, healthy dinners is clam and garlic linguini, and it makes a great standby when you’re stuck in the Jobless Zone. I first made this inexpensive dinner just out of college, where I discovered the yummy … Continue reading →

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Jobless Zone Diet: Bonus beans and rice

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Tom Musbach

Rice with beans is a great economical dish, but most people think it’s too bland — especially as a main course. So I dress it up a little without adding much cost. I basically add corn, tomato, and my favorite … Continue reading →

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Jobless Zone Diet: Meyer lemon pasta

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Tom Musbach

This cooking segment is a new, recurring feature – but I hope it won’t be too recurring. Cutting back expenses can help get anybody through periods of unemployment, but it doesn’t mean you have to subsist on Ramen noodles or … Continue reading →

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