Hummus is the perfect frugal snack because it's not only cheap - it's healthy, too! Garbanzo beans are loaded with inexpensive, lean protein. This is a good basic recipe. You can adjust as you … [Read more...]
How to Make Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkins
A cheaper alternative to canned pumpkin is to buy a fresh pumpkin and make your own puree. Not only will it cost less, it will be fresher. Homemade pumpkin puree can be frozen and used later. Buy … [Read more...]
Bananas Gone Bad? Bake Banana Bread!
If you're like me, you have good intentions when buying produce. We always intend to eat everything we buy, but sometimes things spoil before we can eat them up. The nice thing about bananas … [Read more...]
What's Old is New: Garlic Bread Shapes
If you've got a half-eaten loaf of bread in your home that's getting stale, here's a way to turn it into something new and tasty while giving your kids something to do. Soften a stick of butter and … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Gourmet Taste with a Walmart Price Tag
I first tried this dish at Granite City Food and Brewery in Maple Grove, Minnesota. On their menu, it's called the BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. It was DELISH! What made it taste exceptional was the … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes
St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes Grocery bargains revolve around holidays and special events, and St. Patrick's Day week is a good one! All those yummy Irish foods like … [Read more...]