
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...]

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake It's the first day of spring, but it definitely doesn't feel like spring here in Minnesota. It was 5 degrees this … [Read More...]

(Better Than) Applebee’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip
(Better Than) Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip I've heard people say they're nuts about the Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip. I'm really not … [Read More...]

Sally’s Restaurant: Grits, Victorian Dolls, Bear Statues and Jewelry – All Under One Hot Pink Roof!
Sally's Restaurant and Seafood Kitchen The outside of Sally's Restaurant is warm, pink, and inviting. Kitschy pink decor is everywhere: from the pink … [Read More...]

Pecan Tassies: It Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without Them!
For our family, it wouldn't be Christmas without these Pecan Tassies. My grandmother made them and passed the recipe on down to my mom, and now I'm … [Read More...]

Easy Ham Sliders Recipe
This Easy Ham Sliders Recipe is so simple, but it tastes like a million bucks! It's perfect for parties or tailgating. Your guests will think you … [Read More...]



