Take the guesswork out of meal planning with this real food meal plan for November! Eat healthy fall dinner recipes all month long so you can enjoy holiday treats like pumpkin fudge and pumpkin pie! While most people have their eyes on a turkey, I’ve got my eyes on all the other days this month when my family needs to eat. Warm, comforting meals that are super cheap and super easy, like garlic white bean soup ... Continue Reading
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Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
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
How to Prevent Glass from Breaking in the Freezer
Can you freeze mason jars? Yes, you can! Here are 11 tips on freezing mason jars without breaking so you can save soups, jams, sauces, stocks, and even leftovers! I’m a master at freezing! Anytime I make something in bulk – Homemade Strawberry Jam, Hearty Spaghetti Sauce, Slow Cooker Chicken Stock, or Slow Cooker Beans – I prefer to freeze it. I freeze my foods in a few different ways depending on what ... Continue Reading
How to Make Butcher Box Worth the Cost
Is Butcher Box worth the cost? Yes! Just pick your plan, then be intentional with the way you use your meats. Here are 6 ways we make Butcher Box prices affordable, so we can save money! Have you ever been reluctant to try something, but then ended up loving it? That’s how I feel about Butcher Box. I hemmed and hawed on trying their service for MONTHS. When I finally did, I actually loved having ... Continue Reading
Whole30 Meal Plan
Whether you’re a Whole30 pro or just starting out, this Whole 30 meal plan hits the spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Get a week’s worth of budget-friendly and kid-approved Whole 30 recipes! I’ve been talking a lot lately about the Whole30, which makes sense. When you’re on the Whole30 your life pretty much revolves around your meals… planning, prepping, cooking, cleaning up… this coming from a FOOD ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
This slow cooker vegetable curry is loaded with veggies and bursting with flavor. Try this easy, hearty, freezer-friendly comfort meal for your next cozy night in! Do you ever feel like you’re making the same thing for dinner, over and over again? I know I do! When I’m in a meal planning rut, sometimes I want to make something that tastes DIFFERENT from everything else I’ve made lately. Something that’s ... Continue Reading
Chili Seasoning Recipe
This chili seasoning recipe is the best and most frugal way to spice up your pot of chili! Naturally gluten free and preservative-free. Versatile for every type of chili and amazing on side dishes too! Every year around this time, I start thinking about making chili, like my quick and easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili. Oh my goodness, it is so good, especially when it is served with fresh Homemade ... Continue Reading
Fall Dinner Ideas for October
Here's your Fall Dinner Ideas for October! Feed your family real food on a budget AND eat seasonal produce with this complete four week meal plan. If you haven’t cozied up under blankets with a cup of homemade hot chocolate yet this month, I assure you – your time is coming. The leaves on our trees are turning, mornings are cool and crisp and I wore jeans for the first time in six months. PANTS you ... Continue Reading
Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This chicken pot pie recipe has all the classic comfort food flavor without unnecessary preservatives. From the yummy biscuit top to the creamy filling, it’s a frugal, healthy, filling meal that your family will love! I don’t know what it is about fall, but when the weather starts to turn colder, I want the ultimate comfort food recipes. Mac and Cheese? Yes, please. Shepherd’s Pie? Get in my ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Tomato Paste
Can you freeze tomato paste? Instead of throwing out the little bit of tomato paste left in the can, use this tutorial on freezing tomato paste! I’ll share my top secrets for long-term storage so you can have endless amounts of tomato paste at your fingertips with no more waste! Tomato paste is the pantry staple we all know and love, packed with flavor and used in a variety of cooking recipes to add flavor ... Continue Reading