The holiday season is magical but to be honest the big meals can be absolute chaos. Between events, travel, cleaning, and last-minute errands, the pressure to produce a fabulous meal can drain the joy out of your day. That’s where make ahead dishes come in. If you can prepare the big stuff ahead of time […]
Rotisserie chickens are a great option for a frugal grocery budget because they are about as cheap as a whole chicken, but they’re already cooked! You’re saving both time and money. Another great thing about a Rotisserie Chicken is that they can be used in so many different ways. You can certainly serve it as the […]
This is the time of year when many local groups and churches get together for a big chili cookoff. My biggest advice is to make sure it’s flavorful, but not too spicy. You never know what kind of tolerance for heat the judges will have, and if they don’t like spicy food, the rest of […]
Have you ever been to Carrabba’s and had their Mama Mandola’s Sicilian chicken soup? It’s a super flavorful and slightly spicy chicken soup. This copycat recipe is easy to make and tastes so much like the restaurant! Tip: I used Better Than Bouillon to give this soup a rich taste, but you can always substitute […]
If you’re trying to save money on groceries, sticking with more frugal meat options is one way to do it. Chicken is one of the more inexpensive meat choices, plus it’s a healthy meat option! To save the most on chicken try to find a way to buy in bulk. We grab ours from a […]
I make this hamburger soup pretty often for a few reasons: it has tons of veggies (yay nutrients!), it freezes really well, and it’s really, really tasty. It’s great served with grilled cheese sandwiches! This recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s hamburger soup. PrintHamburger Soup Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, diced 2 […]
Looking for a fall-inspired dessert? Try these easy pumpkin brownies! Combine a box of brownie mix with a simple pumpkin batter to get a swirled and fudgy treat. Note: You can use your favorite boxed brownie mix (or one that’s on sale)! PrintEasy Pumpkin Brownies (Using Boxed Brownie Mix)! Ingredients1 box of brownie mix (and […]
Even if the weather isn’t that cool where we are, the change of season always has me craving cozy comfort foods – especially soups! I’ve made a lot of different pots of soup over the years, and I don’t think anything beats the simple joy of a bowl on a crisp day. There are a […]
