The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

I did not plan this to be themed, but today’s Five Frugal Things is gonna be all food-related! It’s basically a tour through my adventures in trying to avoid food waste. I sauteed them in butter, then baked them in my toaster oven on the air-fryer setting until they were crispy.

Food Waste 195

Food Waste Frugal Food Freezers 195

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it? I might hate food waste, but I hate chewing on glass even more.) But you really do not need to be terrified.

Food 199

Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 199

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! Unlike an omelet, which is a little fussier, a frittata goes right from the stovetop to the oven and is almost foolproof. Use a pan that can go from stovetop to oven. Easy Oven-Roasted Broccoli.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. My oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep. I used my oven-baked rice to make this bowl. Chicken Protein Bowls What’s To Love About Chicken Protein Bowls Protein. Any crisp, fresh greens will do.

Leftovers 52

Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. My oven-baked rice is on regular rotation in our house. They’re perfect for cooking single servings without turning on the oven or washing multiple things. Meal Planning For One Meal planning is an integral part of the process.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52