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
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How to Make a Grocery List for a Month
On a tight budget? Learn how to make a grocery list for a month with this helpful guide! I share tips and tricks that will save you money while shopping and meal planning. Buying healthy food for a whole family makes me feel like I’m constantly in the grocery store.More bananas, more apples, more spinach, more butter… (darn those Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!). But I also know that fewer trips to the ... Continue Reading
How to Dry Dill
Dehydrating dill is one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh herbs all year round and save money on store-bought spices! Learn how to dry dill in this quick tutorial! Dehydrating dill is a convenient way to have an endless supply of dried herbs right at your fingertips without making a trip to the grocery store. We all know purchasing store-bought herbs can be expensive. So, I set out on a mission to learn how ... Continue Reading
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Learn how to cook bacon in the oven so it’s perfectly crispy & mess-free! Plus, it frees up a burner to serve with the Best Scrambled Eggs or runny eggs with sweet potatoes for breakfast! Making oven-cooked bacon is the easiest way to cook lots of bacon without much effort! I love the oven method because I can cook big batches of bacon without babysitting a frying pan, flipping the bacon, and worrying ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Yogurt
Can you freeze yogurt? Absolutely! Whether it’s Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, or yogurt cups, here are 5 methods for freezing yogurt, plus how to thaw and use yogurt after freezing. One of the best ways to save on groceries is to keep track of grocery prices in your area. When something hits its “rock bottom price,” buy extras. This concept works great for pantry staples and frozen foods, but what about ... Continue Reading
50+ No Cook Meals for Summer
I have a list of 50+ no cook meals and 8 tips for cooking dinner without heating the house. Stay cool and eat well even when temperatures are hot! These no cook recipes are really simple and will be done in minutes. Also, try my One Week No Cook Meal Plan and Healthy No-Bake Cookies. It's hot outside and I don't want to heat the house, but how do we cook dinner? My friend Dena said last week that it's so ... Continue Reading
Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
This delicious recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Sauce is so easy, versatile, naturally gluten-free, and vegan-friendly. Use it in rice recipes, dairy-free mac and cheese, or pasta dishes like my recipe for pasta primavera. Cauliflower seems to be all the rage nowadays... Apparently, you can make just about anything with cauliflower. And I happily ignore them all because I. Hate. Cauliflower. Then one ... Continue Reading
50+ Awesome Blender Uses
Over 50 blender uses, from the ones you’re probably already using a blender for (like smoothies) to the more unique uses for a blender (making carpet deodorizer and preparing garden fertilizer, to name a few). Read the whole list and find new uses for your blender! I’ve always said that if I was stranded on a desert island (and assuming the island had electricity), the three kitchen appliances I’d pack are ... Continue Reading
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
Delicious Mediterranean grilled cheese made with homemade sourdough to switch up the sandwich night. Frugal recipe the whole family loves, and a fun way to enjoy grilled cheese Greek style! Enjoy with a bowl of Tomato Soup or vegetable Greek salad. Gather round, grilled cheese lovers! This Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich with basil pesto, roasted red peppers, feta, and provolone is the best grilled ... Continue Reading