This simple spaghetti sauce recipe was created while on vacation in Costa Rica. All you need is four fresh ingredients and the time it takes to boil pasta. Such an easy recipe and a great way to save money! Pairs wonderfully with 15-minute Italian meatballs and garlic cheese bread. Have you ever been totally out of your element - have no clue what to do, where to go, or even how to ask for help - ... Continue Reading
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3 Week Real Food Menu on $50/Week
Are you spending too much money on food? I have a list of easy cheap meals. Delicious, healthy meals that feed the average family of four for just $50 a week! Don't forget to try out my One Week $50 Aldi Meal Plan and How to Meal Plan and Make it Work! One time I blew our November budget out of the water. And NOT in a good way. We were over by $120, over a third of our overall budget for the ... Continue Reading
Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
Homemade jalapeno cheddar bread is crusty on the outside, super soft on the inside, and just as spicy as you want to make it! A simple and versatile bread recipe that uses only easy-to-find ingredients. You'll love to dip it in soup or use it for the most amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! At some point on my real food journey, I realized I didn't have to buy bread at the store. What a freeing moment, ... Continue Reading
Corn Dog Muffins
This healthy and easy corn dog muffin recipe is so versatile that it can be made vegan, gluten free and without buttermilk, or you can make them with cheese! It's much tastier and healthier than boxed cornbread mix like Jiffy. A perfect idea for school lunches. In order to help make my life as mom, head chef and home manager a bit easier, I’ve been more intentional lately to cook things SPECIFICALLY for the ... Continue Reading
Homemade Cream of Celery Soup
This cream of celery soup recipe is so much healthier than canned condensed soup. The perfect quick & easy recipe for all of your casseroles! Or enjoy it alone as a light lunch with a fresh slice of homemade bread or crostini. Growing up my family attended many potluck dinners typically held at our church after Sunday services. I loved to socialize with all my friends and of course sample each of ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper: Walmart or ALDI?
Walmart vs. ALDI - which is cheaper? What about quality? See the list of price comparisons at ALDI and Walmart, and see which store has the better deal all around! Try out my ultimate shopping guide to ALDI and my comparison of Costco vs. ALDI. As a frugal shopper, I'm always wondering what store will have low prices. It's one of the primary principles I teach in my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp, and it's ... Continue Reading
White Bean Blondies
This recipe for delicious white bean blondies is so easy to make, and my kids love it! Baking with beans instead of flour adds protein to this healthy, naturally sweetened dessert, just like black bean brownies and maple pecan blondies! Remember when I shared that my kids ate a whole pan of black bean brownies in two days? Um… well… they ate a pan of these white bean blondies in one. I don’t know if ... Continue Reading
In Season Produce In February 2023
Use this guide to produce in season in February to gain the most nutrients from your food and save money on groceries! You can use this list to help you meal plan for the winter months. February is here and along with this short month are new and delicious seasonal vegetables! Many of the seasonal vegetables from January are also best in February. But there are some new ones to introduce as we explore the ... Continue Reading
Applesauce muffins
These applesauce muffins are hands-down one of our favorite healthy muffin recipes! Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients - likely already in your pantry - they’re moist, super flavorful and delicious. Double or triple your batch and freeze ahead for easy "go-to" breakfasts or desserts. Serve with my Instant Pot breakfast casserole. My daughter loves baking for our family (she especially enjoys ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Coffee
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee is the easiest "holiday" recipe ever! Add just 2 simple ingredients to your coffee maker or french press. Pairs perfectly with my homemade pumpkin pie spiced coffee creamer or my homemade vanilla bean coffee creamer! Fall is finally beginning to set in here in the south, and the cooler morning breezes have me in the mood for pumpkin everything... Every year at this time, I ... Continue Reading
