You can get good deals on bottled ranch dressing and you can’t get much easier than opening a top and pouring it out. But, in my opinion, homemade ranch tastes so much better! This quick and easy homemade ranch dressing recipe takes minutes to whip up and is great as a dip or salad dressing. […]
Did you know March 23 was National Chip and Dip Day? I didn’t know either until recently, but I’m not upset about it. I don’t even need a reason to enjoy chips and dips! I love cold dips and hot dips, and I especially love when the dips include lots of different kinds of flavors. […]
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 […]
Have you ever seen those packs of cookie dough in the store with festive pictures in the middle of them? You can totally make these kinds of cookies at home! This task may seem a tad daunting at first, but it really is easy to do and you can switch up the images for any […]
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 […]
