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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Homemade chicken stock is super easy to make and you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to roast a chicken, how to make your own chicken stock, and some additional recipes for the roasted chicken leftovers in my latest post at Money Crashers, How to Roast a Whole Chicken - 4 Recipes to Save Time and Money.

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Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

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MARCH 17, 2014

No buttermilk for that recipe you’ve been wanting to try? A quart is fine if you’ll use it up, but when a recipe calls for a smaller amount, it’s quite possible the rest will go to waste. This quick kitchen trick will solve that problem for you. Buttermilk Recipes: Buttermilk Waffles. No worries.

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Making Economical Kitchen March 195

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MAY 27, 2013

20 Salsa Recipes. If you have a recipe, leave the link or write it out in the comments. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Snacks' But salsa shouldn''t be confined to being the side kick to a bag of tortilla chips. We also use it as a condiment for grilled fish, chicken, burgers, and just about any Mexican dish.

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Recipes Economical Cooking Snacks 100

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Check out these 20 apple recipes for some delicious ideas. So next time you go apple picking, ask the orchard if they have a seconds bin. If you are buying a large amount of apples and the seconds are in good condition, it will be worth it. Are you apple picking this season? Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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MAY 5, 2014

I used t he dough recipe for my homemade Stromboli. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish' I was just missing our most favorite ingredient—the mozzarella cheese, but as luck would have it, my favorite shredded brand was on sale this week for $2.50.

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. In my kitchen, beans and rice are staples and find their way to our dinner table at least once a week. This list of recipes offers a variety of delicious ways to add these versatile, yet inexpensive ingredients into your menu.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes. It includes one of my most popular and pinned recipes, Turkey Noodle Soup.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

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JULY 23, 2013

My inspiration was a similar recipe that I found years ago on the popular blog, Get Rich Slowly. Print recipe for Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins. Kitchen Economics Easy Summer Food Recipes - Breads' I make several batches to store in the freezer for the colder months when soups are a menu staple. Ingredients.

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Economical Freezers Ovens Baking 157

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JANUARY 20, 2014

After you’ve cooked your beans, try these delicious recipes: Roasted Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus. Turkey & Black Bean Chili (Slow Cooker Recipe). Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos (Slow Cooker Recipe). What’s your favorite bean recipe? After cooked beans have cooled completely, store in 1.5

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Cooking Economical Recipes 244

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Egg & Sausage Burritos (Freezer Recipe) – prepare a batch and store in the freezer. . 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics Recipes - Breakfast/Brunch' Try Banana Walnut Baked Oatmea l or Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal. . 2 Minute Oatmeal – a quick, healthy & inexpensive breakfast.

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Breakfast Finds At Home Economical 100

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JANUARY 8, 2014

When your kitchen is organized, you avoid buying duplicates and it is easier to cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes, and what you have on hand. Create a Master List of your family’s favorite recipes. Try at least one new recipe a week–maybe on a day that isn’t hectic.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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JUNE 7, 2013

If you need some ideas for all of those strawberries, check out my latest post at The Happy Housewife, 40 Delicious Strawberry Recipes. Kitchen Economics Summer Fun Guide' Thanks for reading. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

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Economical Kitchen Parenting Desserts 100

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Today, I'm giving you my Top 10 Recipes (the most page views) of 2011. I'm taking a blog break this week, so I thought it would be fun to post some Top 10 Lists of the year. I hope you enjoy and maybe find some inspiration! Slow Cooker Asian Orange Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks (06/06/2011).

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2011 Recipes Homemade Cake 127

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MARCH 16, 2015

Until recently, when I was flipping through a Cooking Light magazine and I saw a recipe for skillet brownies. I filled my kitchen sink with equal parts water and white vinegar and soaked the pan for 30 minutes. My husband was not too happy with the smell of the kitchen. Homekeeping Kitchen Economics' Yes, please!

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Irons Crisco Ovens Grandmother 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Another fairly recent staple in our kitchen is lacto fermented carrots. I found the recipe here and was absolutely floored at the deliciousness of these. My next fermenting endeavor will be to try Clarice's fermented green bean and strawberries recipe. Needless to say he bought a few cases and I kept the bottles.

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Kitchen Food and Drink Mother's Father 40

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APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. Homemade Tomato Soup , grilled cheese sandwiches – the recipe is from Mom Advice and it makes a ton of soup–lots of leftovers. Pork Tenderloin , potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. I even froze some.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2014

Cheap and Delicious: Secrets to Saving Money in the Kitchen and Serving Delicious Meals by Oliver Springstin. Quick and Easy Grilling Recipes by Justin A. Home Economics for Homeschoolers by Heather Leach. Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers and Wipes Sample. The Green Home Cleaning Guide by Michelle Anderson.

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Austin Collectibles Freebies Fridays 51

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Leave the turkey in its packaging and place breast side down in the kitchen sink and cover completely with cold water. I have heard the giblets offer such flavor to gravy, I think I’ll try Williams Sonoma Giblet Gravy recipe next time I roast a turkey. Here are 20 of my favorite leftover turkey recipes.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Try this recipe and once you have perfected it to your family's taste, make it in bulk and store in a container. 50 - $1, but I made this recipe in bulk for zero cents, because I had all of the ingredients on hand. Print recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. Store bought taco seasoning isn't too outrageously priced at.50

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Homemade Tacos Bulk Leftovers 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Because, by their very nature, natural beauty products are made following a simple biological process, it is possible to make your own products in your home kitchen. The Economical Option. You will find lots of basic recipes on the internet, so do as your grandmother probably did and make you own beauty products.

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Beauty Health and Beauty Green Plants 201

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Moms show vision every day, whether by finding ways to support their kids’ teachers or creating recipes to nourish their picky eaters. Dads show vision every day, whether by organizing a soup kitchen or building a backyard fort with their children. How can we leverage failure into part of our success? Life is full of chaos and fire.

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Puerto Rico Work Women Kids and Family 130

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Recently, I found myself with quite a few onions in my kitchen. When I have a recipe that calls for an onion, I can just pull a container out in the morning to thaw in the refrigerator. I was afraid of them going bad before I could use them, so I chopped them all up to store in the freezer. There are two sides to the onion: the root.

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Economical Kitchen Freezers Refrigerators 147

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MARCH 11, 2013

Also a Paleo recipe. When I want to use them, I thaw in a strainer, unless I'm using them for smoothies, to allow them to drain a bit before using them in recipes. For even more Ripe Banana recipes, check out my Pinterest Board, "Ideas for Ripe Bananas". Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies at OMFG So Good.

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Used Martha Stewart Kids and Family Baking 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. The magazine offers delicious recipes, step-by-step tutorials, meal planning tips, and high-value coupons–there were over $40 worth of coupons in the November/December issue. Find seasonal recipe ideas.

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Food Storing Saving Magazines 100

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas – This recipe is freezer friendly. These meal ideas use 1-2 cup portions. Burrito Bowls – This is by far my favorite dinner to use the chicken. Easy Chicken Noodle Soup. Chicken, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas. Chicken Cornbread Potpie. Chicken & Vegetable Soup.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Make sure you hit the coconut and not your hand.really this isn't a dangerous kitchen skill. Have you ever cut a coconut to use in recipes or do you buy it already pre-shredded? Take a hammer and start carefully whacking all over the center of the nut. I found it easier to hold the towel and coconut steady on a counter while I whacked.

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Compost Composting Ovens Shredders 127

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Although they’re only about $1 at regular price, or you might have one lying around your house. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

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JUNE 22, 2011

If you have a recipe that includes already cooked chicken, feel free to include the link in the comments. Thanks for reading. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower.

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Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

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MARCH 6, 2013

20 Ways to Use Original Blue DAWN (Note: I have not personally tested all of these recipes for their effectiveness.). And that's just a few of its uses. And bonus, these new uses will also cost much less than the store bought version. Wash Your Windows for just pennies. Clean Your Make-Up Brushes. Control Fleas on your Dog.

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Dawn Used DIY Homemade 168

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JULY 27, 2011

One of our favorite recipes that calls for breadcrumbs is Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Zucchini 'Crab' Cakes. Put the crumbs in a freezer container and then store the crumbs in the freezer. I try to use the crumbs up within 6 months so that they don't become freezer burned.

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Homemade Freezers Bread Cake 133

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

I immediately stuck the chicken in the freezer and am not searching Pinterest for some new slow cooker recipes. Now it’s ready for those busy hectic mornings. We just need to reheat in the microwave. Use your judgement. If the marked down meat doesn’t look fresh, then pass it by and you might even want to alert the store.

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Freezers Cooking Re-use Package 100

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JULY 10, 2013

Use 1-3 teaspoons of the basic recipe or the herbal version per single serving. How to Make Simple Syrup (Basic Recipe) 1/2 cup sugar. This recipe stores well in an 8 oz jelly jar. This recipe stores well in an 8 oz jelly jar. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Sauces Recipes - Beverages'

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Simple Making Economical Steep 133

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This charming candle has been sitting on our kitchen island for a week and everyone who comes in comments positively on its unique look! Especially considering they include five types of essential oils to flavor your balm! ~~~ Lovely how-to/recipe cards for future use. The copper-finish plate and clip bring a warm touch to your home.

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Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

We try to rent a house with a full kitchen, and even some hotels now have suites with fridges and microwaves, so we hit the grocery store on the way to the hotel or house and grab frozen meals (in the case of hotels) and groceries (for a house where we’re staying longer). I didn’t know it would work. Try things!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

It is typical for recipes to call for one pound of meat, but you can often get away with using as much as half that amount. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. After browning the meat, add your taco seasoning, water, and a can of black beans that you’ve drained and rinsed. This will add extra servings to your taco meat for less than $1.

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Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100