No more root vegetables! It’s the start of Spring and that means a colorful bounty of produce in season this month. This large variety of produce will allow you a lot of creativity in your diet. What could be better than warm weather and color rich fruits and veggies! If you are looking for a […]
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 […]
If you’re planning a wedding for yourself or helping someone else, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed. Not just with all of the decisions, but also with the potential cost! We are just getting started on plans for our oldest daughter to get married this fall… so I thought it was a great time to […]
If you’re throwing a party or planning to throw a party this spring, there are so many fun ideas for food. I love to make a special dessert and there are tons of options. I’ve come up with 11 spring dessert ideas that you can serve at a fancier event or when you’re just having […]
Every so often I share what my family is eating for the week. I do this so I can normalize simple and frugal eating. You don’t have to go overboard to feed your family. Focus on whole foods, simple ingredients, and don’t worry about having multiple courses for dinner. It’s also OK to have leftovers […]
Some brownie recipes call for a bit more steps, but this one-bowl brownies recipe dirties up only ONE bowl and creates a super chocolatey, easy, and fudgy dessert. PrintFudgy One-Bowl Brownies Ingredients2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup) 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose […]
