Homemade Chili
This Homemade Chili Recipe is from my dad. It's super-easy and good for busy weeknights since it's basically a pantry-to-table recipe. Frugal Tips: Keep a grocery price book so you know when pantry-staples like tomato soup and beans are at their … [Read More...]
Benihana Fried Rice Copycat Recipe
Rice recipes are inherently frugal. Problem is, too many people don't make it correctly. When it comes to making rice, the right type of rice is … [Read More...]
Guy Fieri’s SNL Appearance
Did you see the Guy Fieri SNL spoof? No? Probably because it never made it to the airwaves. The segment was cut before it aired. However, it's … [Read More...]
Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Copycat Recipe
The Halal Guys Chicken and Rice is one of my favorite frugal New York street food experiences. Located on the corner of 53rd and 6th, New Yorkers and … [Read More...]
Venison Medallions with Balsamic Reduction
I live in Minnesota: Land of 10,000 lakes and even more hunters. While my own husband enjoys fishing and duck hunting, deer hunting is something … [Read More...]
Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving
How cute are these Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies? They'd be perfect on the table at Thanksgiving. To make them, you'll need: Candy … [Read More...]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
This butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter recipe is frugal fall cooking at its best. The creamy, rich combination of goat cheese … [Read More...]
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
I originally posted this black bean and corn salsa recipe, also known as Cowboy Caviar Salsa, on Mommysavers.com. It's one of my go-to summer … [Read More...]
Denver’s Rioja: Fabulous Mediterranean Bistro Fare
Since I often travel for work, I am fortunate to be able to sample wonderful restaurants all over the country. Last week I traveled to Denver for the … [Read More...]
Classic Snickerdoodles Recipe
According to Wikipedia, that the name "Snickerdoodles" is a corruption of the German word Schneckennudeln ("snail noodles"), which is a kind of … [Read More...]
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Last week, I was searching for an easy dessert that would be kid-friendly yet sophisticated enough to serve with a nice meal. Since I planned on … [Read More...]
