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 like it, adding roasted red peppers, more or less … [Read more...]
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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 a big pumpkin to use, and you'll have a whole … [Read more...]
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries On our road trip from Minnesota to South Carolina last year, we made it a point to only stop at independently owned restaurants -- the more unique, the better! This photo is from Hillbilly Hot Dogs in … [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 corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes are going to be … [Read more...]
One Recipe = Three Meals! Black Bean and Chicken Soup
One recipe = three meals! What could be easier or more convenient for a busy mom? Round one is a delicious, healthy, hearty soup. Round two and three (if you have enough left over) are a tortilla wrap sandwich and a Southwest casserole. Black … [Read more...]
The Aldi Gourmet: French Chicken for $5
At Aldi, whole chicken is just $.79 per pound. I picked up an entire 5+ pound bird for just $4.08 yesterday. Searching for ways to prepare it, I grabbed my Williams Sonoma Paris cookbook for inspiration. Could the Aldi chicken stand the test of … [Read more...]