I love finding new ways to use frugal ingredients, and it doesn’t hurt when it turns out to be delicious. I love using chickpeas to make hummus, but recently I had some extra cans and decided to try roasting them. I had a memory of doing this years and years ago and it being really […]
I’m sure I’m not telling you anything you didn’t already know when I point out that food costs are rising. We have especially felt the pinch when buying meat. We don’t mind eating less meat, but we don’t want to give it up altogether! It’s time to go back to the most frugal way of […]
Have you ever been to an Asian restaurant and ordered lettuce wraps? Everyone makes them differently, but they’re always so delicious and are filled with some pretty bold flavors: you get saltiness from the soy sauce, a little spiciness from the sriracha, and some crunch from the veggies. They are a great option for low […]
One of my favorite ways to simplify meal planning and keep food costs low is to schedule breakfast for dinner about once a week. To be honest, actual breakfast for my kids during the week is usually a muffin or cereal bar and some fruit. But when I’m making breakfast for dinner, I’ve got more space […]
Trail mix is a great snack for taking on the go or eating at your desk or for taking on hikes (hence the name!). It’s usually comprised of nuts and dried fruits, making it nutritious with protein and fiber (there are also lots of different, more indulgent varieties that include ingredients like chocolate and marshmallows). […]
Our family loves Chickfila (who doesn’t?), but eating there as a family gets expensive. I decided recently to try my hand at recreating it at home, and I think I’ve finally found a good result! My kids absolutely love this chicken and would totally eat it once a week! We love eating this chicken on […]
Last week I was supposed to bring a dessert to church, and as usual remembered maybe 30 minutes before we needed to leave. This is the moment where I tend to grab the pack of Keebler cookies and a nice plate… but there wasn’t a single packaged cookie in the house. My next issue was […]
