Oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, berries, preserves, and pecans beside glass jars
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Easy No Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal

This simple no-cook refrigerator oatmeal recipe is great in the summer months and is packed with nutrition- high in fiber, calcium, low in fat and sugars, but absolutely bursting with flavor! As if all that […]

Green pepper filled with beef, sautéed onions, and melted provolone
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Hearty chunks of beef coupled with sauteed onions, smothered in provolone cheese and fully engulfed by a fresh green pepper, grilled to perfection. Seriously, what could be better?

Grilled zucchini slices with browned grill marks and chopped garlic
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Perfect Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Zucchini complemented with shallots and a hint of garlic makes a wonderful, inexpensive and healthy side dish accompaniment with any meal.

18 Simple Egg Salad Variations
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18 Simple Egg Salad Variations

As you might have noticed from our $50 weekly menus one of our favorite frugal lunches is egg salad. There are a million and one variations so even though it may be on the menu […]

Glazed pumpkin spice raisin buttermilk scones on a plate
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Pumpkin Spice Raisin Buttermilk Scones

Scones are a simple, forgiving treat that even an inexperienced baker can throw together easily. Light, flaky and loaded with flavor, these Pumpkin Raisin scones offer a taste of Autumn and are perfect for those […]

Frosted autumn apple cereal bar topped with a pecan on a white plate
Desserts

Easy Autumn Apple Cereal Bars

Make your own Delicious Autumn Apple cereal bars! Whole grain cereal, fresh autumn apples, raisins and cinnamon turn these delicious bars into a great grab and go breakfast, or slather on some cream cheese frosting […]

Frosted carrot zucchini bar with visible shredded vegetables
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Carrot Zucchini Bars

Need a way to sneak some veggies into your diet without feeling like you’re depriving yourself? Try these simple, healthy choice carrot zucchini bars!

Breaded zucchini rounds topped with marinara sauce and melted Parmesan
Appetizer

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Zucchini is in abundance this time of year and we were looking for a great munchie that was healthy, unique and easy to make and these zucchini parmesan crisps really hit the spot! Sometimes necessity […]

Easy Apple Fritters
Desserts

Easy Apple Fritters

Light, fluffy puffs of cinnamon, nutmeg and chunks of fresh apples drizzled with apple cider glaze or maple syrup make these a delicious autumn breakfast! Apple fritters are a family favorite in our house and […]