If you are looking for great recipes that you can make at home on a shoestring budget, you’ve come to the right place! The Frugal Food series is running from August 3rd through September 21st 2011. On this index page I will link each week’s topic as it goes live-just click on the ingredient and… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Seasoned Salt
I grew up using Seasoned Salt instead of table salt. I’m not quite sure what that is-it was never talked about or discussed but that familiar red bottle with its curly cue label was always set on the table for meal times. Along with a cruet of vinegar and jar of soy sauce. But that’s… Keep Reading
Recipe: Cici’s Carrot Cake and Homemade Cream Cheese Icing
Do you like carrot cake? I LOVE it-so much that one of the layers in our wedding cake was carrot cake 🙂 I am always looking for that perfect carrot cake recipe. I tried this one for Cici (my mom) this year for her birthday. The addition of pineapple made it moist and fruity. Print… Keep Reading
Recipe: Tuna Stuffed Shells
These Tuna Stuffed Shells are classy enough to serve to company! Consider it a grown up and somewhat gourmet-fied take on the classic tuna casserole. Tuna (or it’s more pricey cousin canned salmon) can be a frugal cook’s friend. Shelf stable, inexpensive and full of all those omega-3’s and things that we should be adding… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pintos with Kick
Want a delicious way to cook your beans? These Pintos with a kick are it! Thick and flavorful with just enough heat to keep it interesting. Although Buddy barely touches them (he isn’t fond of beans)Princess, Yankee Bill and I will dive into a pot with gusto. Add some cooked greens and a pan of… Keep Reading
Recipe: Cheater’s Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
I don’t know, whenever I have a recipe that includes the phrase “add a 3oz package of jello” I just feel like a cheater. I mean really-what “from scratch” cook can hold their head up proudly while using jello to fake strawberries? But the fact is-strawberries are NOT in season locally at the same time… Keep Reading
Reader’s Recipe: Rhubarb Fool
I got this lovely note in my inbox recently and, since it is Rhubarb season, I had to share it with you all! *********************** Jenn, Hello from Perth in Western Australia! I have a wonderful recipe for Rhubarb Fool – the most divine dessert of all time. Grab some rhubarb, chop it into smaller pieces,… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade “Honey Baked” Ham
Ham can be a real bargain meat. I frequently see it for less than $2 a pound in my area. Of course the “honey baked” style hams are more expensive. But never fear, here is a great (and frugal) way to make any type of ham taste like a “honey baked” ham. Homemade “Honey Baked”… Keep Reading
Recipe: German Potato Salad
Looking for something a little different to do with your potatoes? Try this classic German Potato Salad, which is served warm. It’s got a slightly sweet & sour taste to the warm dressing, and of course the delicious kick of bacon! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:3]
Recipe & Video: Bourbon Chicken
Looking for a tasty meal your whole family will enjoy that doesn’t break the bank? Try this Bourbon Chicken! I recently used this recipe for my Walmart Mom Meal Challenge-and was able to make this restaurant style meal for just $2.21 a serving (see math & recipe below the video tutorial). Print Bourbon Chicken Ingredients… Keep Reading
