This easy dairy free ranch dressing uses ingredients you already have for a delicious, easy vegan ranch made from scratch. Whole30, paleo, and keto-approved, it’s our family’s favorite dressing for salads, veggies, and more! Making your own salad dressing is one of the easiest and quickest ways to save on your grocery budget. I’ve been making my own salad dressings for years…Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing ... Continue Reading
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How to Keep Guacamole from Turning Brown
Need to know how to keep guacamole from turning brown? Find out how to store guacamole, plus my favorite creamy homemade guacamole recipe that’s packed with classic Tex-Mex flavor! I like having avocados with Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, and even in Chocolate Mousse! But sometimes I end up with more ripe avocados than I know what to do with. And that’s the perfect time to make a big batch of ... Continue Reading
Spring Dinner Ideas for May 2024
This healthy monthly meal plan on a budget will feed your family good food all month long! Use these Spring dinner ideas to fill bellies and save money on groceries! You can even find delicious breakfast ideas like strawberry lemonade donuts and homemade breakfast sausage! May is here and that usually means the end of school for the summer. Let me tell you, I am ready! Until then, tasty spring vegetables, ... Continue Reading
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
These chicken enchiladas are so quick and easy to make! With a creamy salsa verde sauce, shredded chicken, and spinach, enchilladas are a simple, real food dinner, and perfect to make ahead. Enchilladas are one of my favorite comfort foods. I started making enchiladas several years ago, as a compromise with Mr. Crumbs. He wasn’t a fan of casseroles with their uniform color and potential for hidden ... Continue Reading
DIY Lime-Mint Salt Scrub
This homemade body scrub is just what you need to get rid of dull, dry skin and moisturize. Perfect for dried-out winter skin, sandals season, and everything in between, you can enjoy a mini spa day with this simple, 4-ingredient DIY scrub. Spring is officially here! In my neck of the woods, the cold is gone, the daffodils are up, and the trees are starting to bud. Over the next few weeks, everything will ... Continue Reading
Homemade Italian Dressing
This homemade Italian dressing recipe is zesty, fresh, and authentic – better than Olive Garden or Wishbone any day! Perfect for your favorite salad, pasta salad, or even as a marinade. Have you ever looked at Wishbone Italian dressing or other store-bought bottled Italian salad dressings and wondered what in the world all those ingredients were? Or licked your plate because the Olive Garden salad dressing ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking
If you’re running low on eggs, try one of these 15 egg substitutes and save a trip to the store. Read on for the list, including plenty of vegan egg substitutes, plus recipe recommendations and tips to help you decide which egg substitute is best for your particular baked good. One of the key points I teach in Grocery Budget Bootcamp for saving money on groceries is to use the food you already have. Any time ... Continue Reading
Easy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Roasted cabbage makes a delicious side dish for a variety of flavors! This easy and versatile recipe lets you choose the flavor profile: ranch, bacon, balsamic vinegar, or lemon garlic butter – YUM! You’ll want to try all the versions of this roasted cabbage recipe that’s tender on the inside, and deliciously caramelized on the outside. Let’s talk about cabbage – I really want to love it, but there’s ... Continue Reading
Dinner Ideas Spring for April 2024
This one month meal plan of Dinner Ideas Spring for April is just what you need! Feed your family healthy meals while cutting costs and saving money. Eating real food on a budget IS possible and it starts with a solid meal plan! April is here which means we need a new meal plan! I have a great list of spring dinner recipes ready for you! I love when Spring arrives and I can start adding more variety to my ... Continue Reading
Spring Recipes Meal Plan for March 2024
This free Spring Recipes Meal Plan for March will simplify your season! Use the delicious recipes just as they are, or for inspiration, to have budget-friendly meals all month. Dishes like easy roasted broccoli, almond-crusted baked chicken, and fluffy dinner rolls will surely please the whole family! This is the month where farmer’s markets across the country start to open their doors for business again. ... Continue Reading