Frugal Upstate, Do you have a post on breadmaking using the machine for dough and finishing off in the oven–or possibly can you write one? I’m trying to find/replicate the kind of frozen bread/rolls you can pop in the oven for dinner, but make them more healthy with whole wheat, flax etc. Any ideas you… Keep Reading
You know, Eggnog is one of my favorite holiday drinks. But it can get pretty darn expensive after a while, especially if you have 4 eggnog drinkers in the house! Here is a more frugal alternative that I found last year. This is a pretty good facsimile of eggnog-although not as thick and creamy as… Keep Reading
Oreo Cookie Truffle Recipe
If you want to be a total rock star at the next holiday party you attend, make these. I am not joking. People will fall down at your feet. Trust me-folks are going to leave comments below backing me up on this one. And they are the easiest thing EVER to make. Here is the… Keep Reading
Holiday Recipes! Frugal Holiday Series
Welcome to the Frugal Christmas Series! Let’s all spread some holiday cheer by sharing our great money saving ideas! Previously we talked about Frugal Gifts, Crafts and Decorations, and our Holiday Traditions. Those topics are still open for discussion. Really, click through and add the links to your posts! But now we are moving on… Keep Reading
Spiced Poached Pears
Looking for a classy, easy, frugal recipe for a fancy holiday dinner this year? Try spiced poached pears! This is one of those “oo la la” type of fancy schmancy looking deserts that actually isn’t very hard. I made this last year for the first time to go with our “most expensive meal of the… Keep Reading
Fudge for Beginners (Recipe Included)
Last week, the organizer of my church’s annual Holiday Bazaar approached me. Things were going well she said, except for the candy booth. They were in desperate need of some fudge. Could I make some? I explained politely that I had never, ever made fudge in my whole life. She explained just as politely that… Keep Reading
Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes (Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series)
Welcome to the fifth day of the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series! So far we have shared some of our best frugal Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Desserts, Craft/Decorating ideas, and Family Traditions. (don’t worry, if you are coming late to the party, you can still link your side dish, dessert, craft/decorating idea, or tradition to the Mr…. Keep Reading
Recipe: Cafe’s Pecan Pumpkin Pie
This recipe was sent to me by Mandy to be included in the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series-Desserts. ****************** Cafe’s Pecan Pumkin Pie This recipe has become a tradition every year for Thanksgiving. It is DELICIOUS!! It is from Taste of Home Magazine. 1 can (30 oz) pumpkin pie mix1 cup sugar1 can (5 oz) evaporated… Keep Reading
Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (Frugal Thankgiving Mini Series)
Welcome to the second day of the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series! Yesterday we all shared some of our best frugal Thanksgiving Side Dishes (and don’t worry, if you didn’t have a chance to link your side dish yesterday you may feel free to add one any time this week). Today we are moving on to… Keep Reading
Recipe: Oyster Stuffing
This recipe was sent to me by my friend, Katadhin to be entered into the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series-Side Dishes. This one has a few more “gourmet” items, but sometimes a little splurge is worth it. *********************** I first made this at my wife’s parents in Winter Park for Thanksgiving about 5 years ago. I… Keep Reading
