Every month I share one plan for stocking your freezer using one main ingredient. This month, we’re going to be making some freezer pork recipes. From meatballs to soup to pot pie, these recipes will be great comfort food for the fall, and you’ll need to buy very few things outside of what you hopefully […]
Calling shrimp fans! Head to the freezer section, grab a bag of frozen shrimp, and you’ve got the start of some easy weeknight dinners. You can often find frozen shrimp on sale. Use the item search to find deals at your stores around town. Note: Whether or not you want to thaw your shrimp prior […]
Make an easy weeknight dinner with these recipes using frozen chicken tenders! You’ll be saving some time since they’re already cooked. Chicken tenders are often on sale. Use the item search to find deals at your stores around town. Recipes Using Frozen Chicken Tenders: Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos Lemon Chicken Pasta Sticky Chicken Fingers Salad […]
Do you have a garden overflowing with squash or zucchini? Or perhaps you just have some you need to use in the fridge? Here’s a list of some great summer squash recipes! 25 Summer Squash Recipes Zucchini Pizza Boats | Budget Bytes Squash and Onions with Brown Sugar | The Kitchn Savory Summer Squash with […]
The first time I made these tacos my family grumbled a little when they found out they weren’t made with ground beef. The truth is that you can’t even really tell! Lentils are so good for you (and are really inexpensive). They have lots of protein and fiber and are low in fat. Prepare the […]
It’s no surprise that I love my Instant Pot. It may not actually be “instant,” but what I like about it is that it doesn’t take a lot of active work (or thought) from me. I can get something going and then do other things, or even leave the house, while it’s cooking. I can […]
Smoked sausage is a protein that is on sale super often at grocery stores and it makes for some quick and easy dinners. Tip: smoked sausage freezes really well, so grab a few packs when you find them on sale! Smoked Sausage Recipes: 20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet Smoked Sausage & Rice Sausage & […]
Summer is one of the best seasons for fresh produce in the South. You’ve got fresh corn, strawberries, okra, peaches, and tons more. And if you’ve got a garden of your own, it makes it that much more fun! This recipe for summer vegetable gumbo is a great way to use all your fresh produce. […]
Our family loves camping! Not only is it a super frugal way to go on a trip together, life feels a little slower and more adventurous while we are out in the woods. Food is also an important part of camping, and I love trying new recipes that we can cook over the fire. Today […]
