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Kale and White Bean Soup
Kale is one of my go-to greens throughout winter and early spring. You can grow it in the garden, in a pot on the patio, or buy it at your favorite grocery store or farmer’s market. Kale is considered a superfood. Combined with the fiber and protein from the beans, this kale and white bean […]
Continue readingCowboy Candy Recipe with White Vinegar
I picked the last of my jalapenos from the garden a few days ago, right before the first frost and it was time to make one last batch of my favorite new condiment – Cowboy Candy. We only grew two little plants in containers, but boy have they been prolific. We’ve used them fresh in […]
Continue readingSimple Banana Oatmeal Cookies
I’ve been doing a good bit of baking lately and today I’m making a batch of these banana oatmeal cookies. Since we’re all stuck in the house, with extra time on our hands, it only makes sense. Plus it’s a great way to relieve stress and feel like we’re treating ourselves to a little something […]
Continue readingEasy Homemade Hand Sanitizer Using Rubbing Alcohol and Aloe
Let me start by saying that hand sanitizer isn’t something I use frequently. I think given the option, washing your hands with warm water and soap (thoroughly) is a much better option. I also want you to know that I am not a medical professional and am simply sharing what I am doing for me […]
Continue readingInstant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I can use all the help I can get cooking around the holidays. If you’re making a lot of the traditional dishes from scratch, every burner on your stove will be in use and you have a timetable for what goes in the oven when. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, […]
Continue readingHomemade Apple Pie Recipes
There’s a reason they call it “As American As Apple Pie”. We have certainly perfected this simple little treat over the years. Below you will find two of my favorite homemade apple pie recipes. The first is a little more involved (but certainly well worth the little extra effort), while the second recipe is easy enough even […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Pie
Yum, is there anything better than a nice slice of homemade chocolate pie for dessert when you have a hankering for something chocolate? If you ask me there isn’t so it’s about time I shared one of my favorite pie recipes. Enjoy! Homemade Chocolate Pie Recipe 2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 5 eggs (separate yolks […]
Continue readingHomemade Fish Fry Mix Recipe
I have a confession to make. I don’t fry fish most of the year, even though it’s a family favorite, especially when I use this homemade fish fry mix recipe to make the coating. The problem is that I don’t like the smell in the house. It lingers, no matter how careful you are or […]
Continue readingTender Shortening Pie Crust Recipe
Some of my favorite desserts and treats are homemade pies. What makes a great pie? A tender crust that melts in your mouth, but one that’s also strong enough to hold whatever delicious pie filling you put into it. That’s what this tender shortening pie crust does. I hope you try the recipe. Print Tender […]
Continue readingFlaky Pie Crust Recipe
Is there anything better than a flaky pie crust? If you’re in the mood to bake a pie, give this simple recipe a try. The key is minimal ingredients and as little handling as possible. I’ve tried to make the directions as clear as possible. Give it a try, but like with other “simple” recipes […]
Continue readingInstant Pot Curry Chicken
I’m back with another family favorite as of late. This instant pot curry chicken dish comes together in a snap. It’s a great recipe if you’re new to instant pot and pressure cooking. There aren’t a lot of ingredients and no complicated instructions. It’s also a great introduction to using the saute function on your […]
Continue readingInstant Pot vs Slow Cooker – Here’s What You Need To Know
Since publishing the Frugal Instant Pot cookbook and sharing quite a few instant pot recipes here on the blog, I’ve gotten a few questions about instant pot vs. slow cooker. If you’ve followed to blog for any length of time, you know that I’m a big fan of my slow cookers and for years they’ve […]
Continue readingTeriyaki Noodles – Easy Recipe
Let’s talk about teriyaki noodles. I’ve been obsessed with this simple Asian-inspired recipe lately. It’s a delicious and filling side dish, but also works for lunch on it’s own. It’s great to make leftovers stretch. For example, if you have a little chicken or pork left over from dinner the night before, make a batch […]
Continue readingEasy Instant Pot Red Beans And Rice
One of our favorite frugal weekday meals is red beans and rice. It’s filling, tasty, and just about cooks itself. There’s no soaking or stirring of the posts needed. If you’re wondering how to cook those red beans and rice everyone talks about as a great frugal meal to help you save money, this […]
Continue readingInstant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
I’m getting ready to make this for dinner and through you’d like my instant pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe. It’s another family favorite around here and I like that it cooks from start to finish in the instant pot. I make my meatballs from scratch, but if you’re in a hurry, you could toss some […]
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