Budget Meal Plan- A week's worth of dinners for 4, under $100 (Download below)
Groceries are expensive! I remember when I used to be able to buy a week's worth of groceries for my husband and I for under $75,...
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Oct 28, 20232 min read
Yogurt in the Instant Pot!
If you haven't tried making yogurt in the instant pot, it's definitely worth trying. I've found that when I have milk that we are...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Thai Chicken Curry: Perfect Pantry Dinner
I hadn't ever made this dish for my husband yet. He is sort of a picky eater, and I wasn't sure he would like it. But not too long ago, I...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Dutch Baby: The Perfect Brunch Dish
OK, I have to admit: I had never heard of a Dutch Baby until I saw the episode of Bob's Burgers called "Christmas in the Car," where...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Easy Homemade Dinners for Two
Whether you are living with a roommate for the first time, a young couple just starting out, or empty-nesters adjusting to new time and...
Jul 3, 20232 min read
How I Make an Omelette (Video Below)
I used to make my omelettes the way I was taught: sauté whatever veggies I want, put the mixed eggs in the pan, wait until it cooks...
Jun 6, 20232 min read
9 Easy Summer Dinner Ideas That Aren't Salad
As it starts to get hotter in the next few months, especially as the humidity level increases, I'm less and less inclined to use my stove...
May 29, 20232 min read
The Best Marinara Sauce in Under 20 Minutes
Ah, marinara sauce! The magical elixir that turns an ordinary plate of pasta into a mouthwatering masterpiece. While store-bought...
May 17, 20232 min read
How to Time a Meal for a Dinner Party or Holiday
If you have never hosted a dinner party or large meal before, it can be rather nerve-wracking, especially if you have a main dish and...
May 5, 20232 min read
Create the Perfect Margarita
This Cinco de Mayo, make the perfect margarita.
Apr 26, 20233 min read
How to Read a Recipe to Be a Better Cook
I love cooking. Ever since I was a teenager, I've been experimenting in the kitchen. I've baked hundreds of pies, roasted countless...
Apr 11, 20231 min read
My "Chicken Wine"
I used to try to "appreciate" expensive wines. But the truth is, it's better for your budget to learn to appreciate cheap wines! Folks...
Apr 8, 20232 min read
The Two Must-Have Potato Dishes to Impress
I love potatoes. In French, the word for potato is "pomme de terre" which literally translates to "apple of the earth." I love that. I've...
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Visual Meal Planning
I have a hard time using menu planners. I want to create meals that reuse primary ingredients, and I want to be able to visualize what...
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Shirred Eggs: Easy Yet Elegant
If you haven't tried shirred eggs, it's time to test it out. You will need to experiment with them to get the timing right, since ovens...
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Soup Season: Ham & Bean Soup in the Pressure Cooker is Affordable and Delicious
This. Recipe. Is. So. Easy. And. Cheap! I love making this in the winter. It calls for smoked ham hocks, which are a very inexpensive...
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Meet The Cheapest and Most Delicious Cut of Meat!
If you can get your hands on beef shank, get it. Either cook it right away, or put it in the freezer for later: two shanks cost...
Jan 30, 20231 min read
It's Banana Bread Season!
My Aunt Wynona never let anything go to waste. If there were a few overripe bananas, she mixed them up in a bowl with a few ingredients,...
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