Before you say you don’t like Brussels sprouts: y’all, these are so good. After a quick fry in some bacon grease, these shaved sprouts get crispy in the oven and tossed around with bits of savory bacon. PrintCrispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts (about 20 sprouts) 2 strips bacon 1/4 cup onion, diced […]
We were having people over for dinner recently and I wanted to make a dessert. I knew I had chocolate chips, so I decided to make my favorite chocolate chip cookies. I started to pull out the ingredients and ran into several problems. First of all, I didn’t have any brown sugar. The recipe calls […]
I love making salads, but I’m not necessarily talking about salads that include greens! I enjoy trying to create flavorful combinations with a base of pasta or potatoes (although I’m not opposed to vegetables). Here are all of my favorite Southern Savers frugal salads, whether you use them for a main dish or a side […]
I think potatoes are going to be delicious no matter how you cook them, but this scalloped potatoes recipe takes them to a new level. The potatoes and onions are stacked and arranged sideways so the sauce gets in every nook (it can take a tad more time to arrange rather than just throwing them […]
Depending on your family traditions, you might be wanting to have a fancier Easter breakfast this year. I looked around and found 10 fun Easter morning breakfast ideas that you could make Sunday morning, or any morning around Easter when you want something a little more exciting. Kids could even help prepare some of them! […]
Craving pasta? Try this one pan fettuccine alfredo pasta! It is so delicious, so decadent, and so easy that you may never go back to using two pans. After the pasta is done, feel free to add grilled chicken, shrimp, peas, or broccoli (or whatever else sounds good to you)! PrintOne Pan Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta […]
Warmer weather calls for grilling! These easy chicken skewers are put together with veggies and then glazed with a sweet and savory soy glaze. Use whatever veggies you’d like! You can also use a grill pan or even a cast iron skillet inside if you don’t have a grill. PrintGrilled Soy-Glazed Chicken Skewers Ingredients1 lb […]
One of the reasons I love cooler weather is because it puts me in the mood for soup, and I love soup! Additionally, soup is an incredibly frugal meal. Many soups include all the food groups, but if I need to add some filler, I can quickly make a loaf of bread for “soppin’,” as […]
