Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent source of cheap protein. Pair them with basil from your garden and sweet grape tomatoes when in-season, and you've got a frugal salad that's also really healthy. I found these tomatoes at my … [Read More...]
Having Fun in the ALDI Test Kitchen
Shopping at ALDI is one of my favorite ways to save money on groceries. Not familiar with ALDI? It's a limited selection grocery store that carries … [Read More...]
Barley Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Sage
I originally posted this Barley Mushroom Risotto recipe on Mommysavers.com. Now that it's fall, it's the perfect time to make it again! I love the … [Read More...]
Homemade Condensed Cream Soups
Making homemade condensed cream soups is one way to save money and end up with a healthier product at the same time. Once you get the hang of it, … [Read More...]
German Spaetzle Noodles
German Spaetzle is the ultimate "cheap" dish. After all, it doesn't get much more frugal than a dish mainly comprised of eggs, water and flour. It's … [Read More...]
Crock Pot Schweinbraten: German Pork Roast Recipe
How are YOU celebrating Oktoberfest this year? How about an easy, one-pot German meal? What's great about this Crock Pot Schweinbraten recipe is you … [Read More...]
Basic Homemade Pesto Recipe + How to Freeze and Enjoy All Year
Homemade pesto is something I've been making a few years in a row now, and it's an excellent way to use up the rest of the fresh basil in your garden … [Read More...]
Cornish Pasties
Cornish Pasties I grew up eating Cornish Pasties. My grandmother's ancestors came from Cornwall, England, where pasties are thought to have … [Read More...]
Chocolate Buckeye Balls
Chocolate Buckeye Balls Recipe 1/2 C. (one stick) butter, softened 1 2/3 C. creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 4 C. powdered sugar Chocolate … [Read More...]
Tom’s BBQ: The Best Ribs in Memphis
When we're on a road trip, one of our Foodie Road Trip Rules is to NEVER eat at chain restaurants. Another one of our self-imposed rules is to try a … [Read More...]
Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as … [Read More...]
