With Spring half over and Summer just around the corner it’s  a great time to start thinking about those recipes that take very little time in the kitchen.  Here is a quick and healthy cold bean salad that can be put together in no time.  Read more »

Nothing beats a picnic for getting together with family, friends and good food.  Everybody contributes to the picnic menu by bringing a dish to pass and clean up should be minimal if everyone chips in.  Whether you choose to have your picnic in your own backyard or at the park or beach a picnic can bring a day of frugal fun! Read more »

Cabbage salad goes with just about anything.  Try this refreshing cabbage salad recipe for a quick side dish or take it to your next pot luck.  Read more »

When it comes to meal time you can’t get much more economical than grain dishes such as chicken fried rice.  The next time you have chicken for dinner be sure to cook an extra chicken breast for the next day and mealtime will be a breeze!  If you don’t have the vegetables listed try substituting what you have on hand.  You could also try substituting leftover pork for the chicken. Read more »

It’s 5 o’clock and you have had a busy day.  Now you’re exhausted but you have to figure out what to feed the family.  You need some quick dinner ideas that aren’t going to sacrifice nutrition and flavor. Read more »

Cooking on a budget doesn’t imply that you have to put your health at stake to consume food with lower quality and price. Can Can you have the best of both worlds and spend less while still having good quality food? Of course! Cooking on a budget isn’t at all difficult if you can just learn the few tips I am about to mention. However, always plan in advance with a shopping list before you head for the supermarket. As you plan, always put your aim in mind and your aim should be to purchase healthy food economically.   Read more »

Most people have been able to save with coupons during their life, but not too many people make it a habit to truly track down the best and most valuable coupons in order to save large sums of money every week. Read more »

Did you know that by creating a family food budget you can cut down your shopping costs dramatically? Whether you have just one child or five, coming up with meals plans that everyone likes is difficult and sometimes seemingly impossible. Then there are the costs associated with cooking something different each night to please everyone. Read more »

make a lot of chicken casserole recipes and always buy boneless skinless chicken breasts in the big packs  when they are on sale for $1.99 a pound or less.  Usually I will buy at least 2 big packs which I can separate and freeze.  Doing it this way I find that by the time I start to run out it is on sale again.  Using for chicken casserole recipes means that I can stretch it to last longer.  Here is a delicious recipe that will help stretch your budget.  Remember to stock up on other ingredients such as cream soups when on sale or buy the generic when possible.  I have found that most generic brands work just as well as name brands in recipes.  Read more »

I love making dump cake and here are two variations that are both popular for family get togethers. Save money by stocking up on the ingredients when on sale since canned and boxed goods often have a long shelf life. I normally keep coconut and nuts in the freezer so that they will last longer. I also store the leftovers in the refrigerator. Read more »