This easy enchilada sauce recipe puts store-bought sauce to shame! With simple pantry ingredients like tomato paste, spices, flour, and water, this Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce recipe is way better than the canned stuff! As soon as the weather turns cooler, we naturally think of soups and stews (which you can find all my recipes for, right here). Me though? I’m thinking of expanding my repertoire of ... Continue Reading
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Buttermilk Oatmeal Muffins
Easy Oatmeal Muffins recipe uses buttermilk to create super moist, tall, fluffy muffins. With a slight crunch on the outside and soft on the inside, these oatmeal muffins are freezer-friendly and perfect for a healthy breakfast or a quick snack. Muffins have been a staple in my house since my kids were toddlers. Whether it’s Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins, or Banana Bread Muffins, I ... Continue Reading
16 Homemade Food Recipes to Make From Scratch that Save Money
Slash your grocery budget and eat better with these foods from scratch! Learn which homemade food to make yourself, with recipe ideas and price breakdowns. One thing I learned early on after switching to real food, is that it requires a lot more time in the kitchen. You CAN save a lot of money by making most meals and snacks (like homemade Larabar bites) from scratch, but the downside is it can take A LOT ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
Homemade instant oatmeal packets are healthier and an easy way to fuel the kids before their day starts, and with the prep work done ahead of time, it makes mornings a bit smoother too! Try my oatmeal pancakes and read 20 healthy & fast breakfast ideas for busy school mornings. We love oatmeal at our house! My kids get excited when I make Instant Pot Oatmeal (adding fresh fruit as a topping), blueberry ... Continue Reading
Homemade Fish Sticks (Freezer Friendly)
Homemade fish fingers are super easy to make (oven or air fryer) and so much better than store-bought! The kids love these crispy fish sticks – make a double batch and freeze the extra for another meal. Summer’s coming! At our house, summer means lighter fare – things like smoothies, salads, and popsicles. Between the summer heat and humidity, and less time indoors available for cooking, heavy and ... Continue Reading
Honest Review of the Mockmill Grain Mill
Honest review of Mockmill 100 stone grain mill after using a Wondermill for years. I share the pros and cons of both - and how a grain mill saves you money! Use your freshly ground einkorn wheat berries to make my easy no-knead einkorn sourdough bread. Have you ever wondered what the big fuss was about grinding grains at home? For a long time, I thought using a grain mill was reserved only for the “super ... Continue Reading
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
This cast iron skillet cornbread is the best cornbread recipe ever! It’s sugar-free, plus it’s buttery and super moist inside with a golden, crispy crust. Easy to make gluten-free, and it’s freezer friendly…if you have any left over. Would you believe that until just a few years ago, I had never made cornbread from scratch? I’ve made lots of types of bread…White Sandwich Bread, Flour Tortillas, Pita ... Continue Reading
How to Create a Real Food Stockpile with $5 a Week
Learn How to Create a Real food Stockpile with $5 a Week. It's budget friendly and super easy to create! Use for meal planning, or in times of food shortages. Try this yummy Instant Pot yellow rice, made with pantry items! Have you ever wondered to yourself, "Should I have an emergency real food stockpile?" yet you never get around to doing it? I know that I'm guilty of this! Recently, I was faced with ... Continue Reading
How to Eat the Whole30 on a Budget
How to eat the Whole30 on a Budget. From making a meal plan, choosing recipes & making the grocery list - Learn what makes the Whole30 expensive and how you can avoid it to save money! For more inspiration on how to follow the Whole30 on a budget, here is the perfect Whole30 meal plan! My husband has been struggling with some health issues lately, and that’s one reason why one of my goals for this year ... Continue Reading
Stocking a Frugal Real Food Pantry To Save Time and Money
Stocking a frugal real food pantry saves time & money! Learn how to stock a pantry on a budget & basic pantry staples/ingredients every kitchen should have. Make meal planning go smoother with a well-stocked pantry. As a frugal foodie, I’ve kept a habit of keeping a well stocked pantry. I snag an extra jar when peanut butter is on sale, recognize a great price from the weekly circular, and make it a ... Continue Reading
