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10-Minute Chili

10-Minute Chili

A Chili That Works as Hard as You Do Some recipes are more than just dinner—they’re the culinary equivalent of your favorite multitasking gadget. That’s exactly what this 10-Minute Chili is: a kitchen workhorse that’s hearty, versatile, and budget-friendly. It’s like that one friend who’s …read more

Red Beans and Rice

Big Easy Red Beans and Rice: Frugal, Fabulous, and Full of Flavor New Orleans is a city of magic—a place where music spills out of every doorway, beads rain down from balconies, and food is elevated to an art form. It’s a destination that delights …read more

Ways to Use Pasta Sauce Beyond Pasta

Ways to Use Pasta Sauce Beyond Pasta

Creative Ways to Use Pasta Sauce Beyond Pasta You know those inexpensive jars of pasta sauce? They’re lifesavers for whipping up quick spaghetti dinners, but these sauces have a lot more to offer than just a date with noodles. Let’s explore some genius ways to …read more

Egg Drop Soup in Minutes

Egg Drop Soup in Minutes

Egg Drop Soup: Comfort in a Bowl in Just Minutes Egg drop soup has long been a favorite at Chinese restaurants, offering a simple, yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for warming up on a chilly day. The magic of this soup lies in the silky …read more

Exploring the Science: The Importance of Meal Planning for Health

Exploring the Science: The Importance of Meal Planning for Health

The Science is Clear: Why Meal Prep is Essential for Your Health and Well-being In a world filled with fast food joints on every corner and hectic schedules pulling us in every direction, it’s easy to let meal prep fall by the wayside. But here’s …read more

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE Life has a way of getting busy—weekdays blur into weekends, and before you know it, you’re staring into the fridge, wondering what’s for dinner. Here’s a simple solution: gift yourself some sanity by prepping meals ahead of time. Something like Big …read more

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast: Your Holiday (or any day) Gift to Yourself As the holiday season tiptoes ever closer, finding time for homemade meals becomes more challenging. That’s why this Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is not just a meal; it’s a gift to your future …read more

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

The Magic of the Mash: Crafting the Perfect Mashed Potatoes There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of perfect mashed potatoes. It’s that warm, creamy buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish, but why reserve that pleasure for just once a year? Mashed potatoes are so affordable they can …read more

The Killer Lurking in Your Kitchen – High Fructose Corn Syrup

The Killer Lurking in Your Kitchen – High Fructose Corn Syrup

Warning: What you’re about to read may haunt you the next time you’re reaching for a snack. It may sound dramatic, but the call is coming from inside your kitchen cupboard. My Very Scary Halloween Story – There’s a Killer Lurking in your Kitchen. . …read more

How to Break the Restaurant Habit

How to Break the Restaurant Habit

  How to Break the Restaurant Habit and Save Money We gotta eat! That’s a fact. But how we handle this expense can make the difference between money in the bank or drowning in debt. If you find yourself spending too much money at restaurants, …read more

Top 10 Ways to Save Money On Thanksgiving

Top 10 Ways to Save Money On Thanksgiving

      This year, more than ever, we’re ALL looking for ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving. I’m going to show you how. One thing to be thankful for is the traditional Thanksgiving meal is actually pretty inexpensive, as festive meals go. However, it …read more

Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers

Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers

  Let’s face it; many monthly expenses are fixed. You can’t easily reduce your mortgage, rent, insurance or car payments. But there’s one expense you can control: that’s how much you spend on food. I’ll let you in on the Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers.  …read more