I'm not going to try to put too much of a goals statement on 2cheap2eatout. It's a work in process - one that I hope will offer some the satisfaction and enjoyment of a few meal for those who visit.

The recipes on this page are a collection of some of my favorites from my travels. I've had the advantage of moving around quite a bit during my newspaper career. During those travels I've learned - as the Tolkien quote on my blog splash page says - "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

There's another aspect to this project. Eating out is rapidly becoming a health and economic issue that can't be neglects. 

Don't misunderstand. Dinner out is and should be a thing that you look forward to, and - at the the same time - eating in shouldn't be a thing you have to do because you can't afford to go out.

Let's face it. Eating out is expensive. And if you fall into, or stay in, the fast-food routine you not only wasting money you're probably not doing you heath any favors.

With a few exceptions most of the recipes in this collection won't require more than 30 to 40 of prep time. The quicker the better because I don't know many people who have time to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Comments and suggestions are always welcome.