Learn how to cook asparagus the best way with this quick and easy lemon butter asparagus in a skillet! Fresh spring flavor with a tangy citrus finish, ready fast. Did you know there’s a world record for eating asparagus? The record was set in 2014: Joey Chestnut ate 12lbs, 8.75oz of deep-fried asparagus in 10 minutes. YIKES! The Crumbs house hasn’t eaten nearly THAT much asparagus, but we also ... Continue Reading
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Spring Vegetables
Use this guide for spring vegetables and fruits to find the best in-season choices for fresh produce, with plenty of recipe inspiration to add to your menu plan all season long! I don’t know about where you live, but spring has definitely come to our neighborhood! The number one clue? Trees are blooming. But better yet, the number two clue? More fresh foods and farmers’ markets! I am so excited to ... Continue Reading
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Try this blueberry baked oatmeal recipe for a make-ahead breakfast that’s quick, easy, AND healthy! Loaded with fresh fruit and lightly sweetened, it’s the perfect way to start your day. When it comes to breakfast, cheap, quick, and easy is the name of the game. Which usually means oatmeal of some sort. Often, it’s leftover Banana Bread Muffins or Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Waffles from the ... Continue Reading
Misfits Market Review
Learn all about Misfits Market: how it works, what a typical order looks like, pros and cons, and whether you should add Misfits to your grocery shopping routine. These days, we have lots of options for grocery shopping. Whether you choose to go to the store yourself, order groceries for pickup, or use an online grocery delivery service, you want to make the most of your grocery budget. Sometimes, that ... Continue Reading
One Week Easy Cheap Supper Recipes
Use this affordable meal plan for 7 days of easy cheap supper recipes plus simple breakfasts and lunches. Delicious cheap and easy meal ideas to help you stick to your budget! There’s no doubt about it. The cost of food is steadily going up. In my area, organic milk has gone up by one dollar per gallon in the past year and eggs have doubled in price (again) in the past 3 months alone. It’s only $4, but ... Continue Reading
Easy Fruit and Yogurt Parfait with Granola
Make this quick and easy parfait with creamy yogurt, sweet fruit, and crunchy granola. Choose your favorite flavor combo, plus tips for boosting the protein! I’m all about quick and easy breakfasts, especially on busy mornings, which means we usually have a stash of Banana Muffins in the freezer, Homemade Oatmeal Packets in the pantry, and Homemade Yogurt in the fridge. Homemade Granola is an easy-to-make ... Continue Reading
One Week Easy Low Cost Dinner Ideas
Use this 1-week meal plan for low cost dinner ideas, breakfasts, and lunches to feed your family affordable meals. Stick to your budget and enjoy delicious real food! Some people truly believe that the only way to eat healthy real food is to shop at high-end health food grocery stores like Whole Foods or Central Market. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! You can make inexpensive meals ... Continue Reading
Winter Fruits
This guide to in-season winter fruits will help you save money and get the freshest fruits in the winter! Find out which fruits are in season, plus recipe ideas and budgeting tips. When you think of fresh fruit, you don’t usually associate it with the winter season. But there are actually quite a few fresh fruits in season in winter, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy something new! Save the berries ... Continue Reading
Spinach Salad with Apples and Cranberries
This simple cranberry apple spinach salad is one of my favorites for winter! Hearty spinach, fresh apples, dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, tangy red onions, and crunchy walnuts combine with a simple vinaigrette for an easy meal. I’m a huge salad fan, and they’re on my meal plan every week once spring comes. They’re fast, easy, and can be made with almost anything you have on hand! Cooler ... Continue Reading
Winter Veggies
Use this produce guide for winter veggies to learn which winter seasonal foods to add to your meal plans, plus recipe ideas and money-saving tips! Now that the holiday season is behind us, and we’ve set goals for the coming year – Doesn’t it feel like it’s time to get back into the swing of things – minus all of the hectic holiday schedules and sweet indulgences of festive gatherings? Definitely, YES! For ... Continue Reading
