Frugal Flops
Ground Meat Savings
In our undying effort to save as much money as possible I’ve learned that you have to try new things; Sometimes you can literally save hundreds of dollars per year just by changing a single […]
Month: March 2011
$50 Weekly Menus
Week #12 $50 Weekly Menu for 4-6 ppl
Week 12 Grocery Notes: It’s been a long week, we’ve been working like dogs trying to get some yard work done, clear some land out back and get the garden ready for planting. I haven’t […]
$50 Weekly Menus
Week #11 $50 Weekly Grocery Menu
Week 11 Grocery Notes: Cheese and produce were at great prices this week and we managed to snatch up 2 cabbages, 8 tomatoes, cantaloupe, strawberries, mushrooms, tortillas, extra virgin olive oil, pears, mango, apples, lemons, […]
Dirt Cheap
Fiesta Fries
Create your own simple Fiesta ranch baked french fries to for a healthy yet tasty accompaniment to your favorite grilled meats. Toss the ketchup- you won’t need it with these fries! 2 lbs Potatoes, cut […]
Dirt Cheap
Bubble & Squeak
Bubble and squeak combines the flavors of your favorite sausage and delicious steamed cabbage topped with a generous handful of sharp cheddar cheese. This very simple recipe is very inexpensive and quite filling. Ingredients 1 […]
Appetizer
Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing & Fiesta Ranch Mix
Fiesta ranch is a zesty dip mix with a hint of roasted chipotle peppers. Our family absolutely loves the the Hidden Valley version, but I truly hate shelling out $1.29+ for a single packet of […]
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Stocking Up
Our most money-saving appliance in our home is a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer. We use it to vacuum seal fruits, vegetables, meats, homemade stir-fry meals, casseroles, as well as single serving size leftovers. Which kind of […]
Ramen Noodle Recipes
7 Layer Ramen Salad
This simple 7 layer ramen salad recipe offers a tasty idea that is wonderful for using up small amounts of leftover side veggies. Use a light mayo and omit the bacon to lower the calories! […]
Ramen Noodle Recipes
Ramen spam doodles
Nothing says childhood memories like Ramen Noodles and Spam! Ramen spam doodles combine the flavors of spam seasoned lightly with garlic and green onions, sauteed in sesame oil for a slightly Asian flavor. Ingredients Needed: […]
Main Dish
Ramen Chicken n Dumplings
Family sized Ramen Chicken and Dumplings is a healthy, low-sodium filling dish that easily feeds 6. This recipe is a wonderful choice when using up chicken leg quarters for a particularly frugal meal. We’ve omitted […]