You invite friends or family over for a cookout, and as usual, you made way too much food. What do you do with the barbecue leftovers? You could eat plain burgers and sausages for days, or you could transform your leftovers into delicious new meals by combining them with new ingredients.If … [Read more...] about Got barbecue leftovers? Use them in these delicious recipes
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Healthy school lunches kids won’t toss in the trash
If your child regularly brings their lunch to school, you've faced the "what to pack" dilemma. You want to pack something nutritious, but you also need to be sure your kids will eat it. A thrown-out lunch does nothing for your child's health or your wallet; it's basically cash in the … [Read more...] about Healthy school lunches kids won’t toss in the trash
10 make-ahead road trip meals to save money
You're meal planning for your road trip and discovering how difficult it can be to stay frugal while on the road. Eating out during your trip is an easy way to watch your travel budget disappear. Even fast-food meals can add up.However, setting aside some time to prepare make-ahead road trip … [Read more...] about 10 make-ahead road trip meals to save money
Make the most of your garden’s harvest
In midsummer it's exciting to see that first bright red, ripe tomato dangling off of its vine or pick and eat the first zucchini. At first, you relish in your harvest and your neighbors love your homegrown gifts. However, by late summer it's a different story — you're up to your ears in tomatoes, … [Read more...] about Make the most of your garden’s harvest
Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
There’s something about fresh, sweet, juicy corn on the cob that just screams summer. You bite into those pearl-like kernels and taste a burst of sweet juice. It doesn’t get better than this.Except it does: Sweet corn, in season, is really cheap. It starts out at two for $1, then four, then … [Read more...] about Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
Got tomatoes? Recipes to make the most of your summer tomato bounty
It’s a fruit we treat like a vegetable, a nontoxic member of the nightshade family, born in South America but internationally famous. It’s the tomato, of course. And though it can be pricey in winter, in summer it’s indecently cheap at farm stands and markets. You can buy a whole basket for just a … [Read more...] about Got tomatoes? Recipes to make the most of your summer tomato bounty
3 easy, cheap, gluten-free peanut butter treats
Gluten-free baking doesn't have to require specialty flours or unusual and expensive ingredients. These three peanut-butter treat recipes are made with simple ingredients that most people already have in the kitchen. They're naturally gluten-free, so those with or without gluten … [Read more...] about 3 easy, cheap, gluten-free peanut butter treats
5 leftovers you should never throw away
You pay a lot of money for that artisan loaf of bread, then don’t eat it all before it gets stale. You have a recipe that calls for egg whites (or yolks) but not the rest of the egg. The rotisserie chicken is pretty much stripped of the best meat.But don’t throw them away!Some … [Read more...] about 5 leftovers you should never throw away
Vacuum sealers: Are they worth the price?
I hate wasting food almost as much as I love saving money. So anything that can help me save money AND food is a good idea in my book. Since those are the key benefits to vacuum sealers, you know I'm going to find the most cost-effective ways to use them.A vacuum food sealer is basically a small … [Read more...] about Vacuum sealers: Are they worth the price?
Tasty recipes for cheap and abundant zucchini
The zucchini are here! The zucchini are here! The world’s cheapest ingredient has arrived in gardens, farmers’ markets and grocery stores, and it’s cheap, cheap, cheap. So what do you do with all this bounty? Well, you can pan-fry it as a side vegetable, cube it and put it on kabobs, slice it … [Read more...] about Tasty recipes for cheap and abundant zucchini
Cabbage recipes your family will actually eat
When the budget is tight, I try to stretch meals and use seasonal foods. Cabbage is a great deal any time of the year, but particularly during March, when it's often on sale around St. Patrick’s Day.But poor cabbage has a bad rap — it has been described as tasteless and gas-inducing, and … [Read more...] about Cabbage recipes your family will actually eat
Best vegetarian burger recipes using cheap and tasty beans
There are so many types of beans available in your grocery store: navy, turtle, pinto, chickpea, kidney and so many more. Beans are packed with complex carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. And they are sources of Vitamin B, calcium, and iron. They are a win-win food for your health and for your … [Read more...] about Best vegetarian burger recipes using cheap and tasty beans
8 easy ways to use stale bread
This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste.Don't toss out that stale French bread, croissant, biscuit or even common sandwich bread that has seen better days. As long as it’s not moldy, there are lots of ways to use stale bread. You … [Read more...] about 8 easy ways to use stale bread
30% off Eat at Home meal plan service before Aug. 31
Have you ever wanted to try meal planning but you just don't know where to start, or you've given up because you don't have the time to figure out a good meal plan on your own?Meal planning saves a ton of money compared to eating out, but it can be tough to get started. Right now, Eat … [Read more...] about 30% off Eat at Home meal plan service before Aug. 31
How to barbecue safely: Grilling safety tips for your summer cookout
The last thing you want to end up with after a barbecue is food poisoning or third-degree burns. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), grills and barbecues were responsible for more than 10,000 fires annually in people's homes, leading to 10 deaths, 160 injuries and nearly … [Read more...] about How to barbecue safely: Grilling safety tips for your summer cookout