It's that time of year again, the weather is getting cooler and apples are abundant. I was lucky enough to get a nice big bag of them from a friend who has an apple tree. I also hand-picked (pun … [Read more...]
Freezer Breakfast Ideas for Back-to-School
When the morning rush is on, a healthy breakfast may be the last thing on your list of priorities. However, with a little planning ahead you can stash away some foods the kids (and your budget) will … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Freezer Meals
Creating crock pot freezer meals not only saves you time in the kitchen on those busy weeknights, it also saves money by helping you avoid the temptation to order takeout. Here are 5 recipes that only … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: Great for the Freezer
This is the homemade spaghetti sauce recipe I grew up with, included in my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, and the one I still make all the time. … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches: One Meal Now, Two Freezer Meals Later
Crock Pot Italian Beef isn't probably isn't the most frugal of dinners. At around $3.99 per pound, the beef makes it more spendy than other meals. However, for our family of four these three dinners … [Read more...]
Homemade Pierogies with Meat Filling: Great Freezer Meal
Homemade Pierogies Many of the traditional homemade pierogies recipes include a sauerkraut or cheese filling. However, our favorite pierogies are the ones with meat. We used to purchase them at a … [Read more...]