I don’t think every dinner has to be a super fancy affair. There are many nights when our only side dish is some frozen vegetables or a big bowl of fresh fruit. If you’re in charge of meals at your house, then dinner is something you have to do daily, so you shouldn’t make it […]
Dining at fondue restaurants such as The Melting Pot is always delicious, but it doesn’t ever fit into our budget. It’s actually one of the easiest meals to make at home, plus you don’t have to keep waiting on your waiter to bring you more of your favorite dipping foods! Fondue Need to Know: For each […]
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 […]
Summer in the South means it’s okra season! And this fried okra recipe makes for a delicious, crisp, and flavorful side dish. PrintSouthern Fried Okra Recipe Ingredients12-14 oz fresh okra 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cornmeal salt and pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder pinch of cayenne pepper […]
This quick and easy corn salsa recipe is great for serving with grilled chicken, for using as a taco topping, or for using as a tortilla chip dip! Note: Sometimes I’ll keep the corn raw in this recipe and sometimes I’ll give it a quick saute before adding to the other veggies. It’s up to […]
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 […]
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 […]
My grandmother made corn muffins every week with the classic blue box of Jiffy cornbread mix. It’s actually super simple to make a homemade version that tastes just like the boxed mix! Tip: These muffins would also be good with some extra flavors stirred in the batter: corn kernels, diced jalapeno, chopped onion, etc. PrintHomemade […]
