Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 22, 2013

Back to School With Homemade Breakfast Pockets. If you are looking for some new and fun ways to get your kids ready for school with a healthy breakfast, you’ll want to check out these Homemade Breakfast Pockets. This hearty breakfast choice is made with homemade dough and can be made custom for each of your family members.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2017

I store the taco meat in the freezer and then I always have a tasty protein ready for a quick dinner. . Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat ~ a freezer meal recipe. Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat ~ a freezer meal recipe Print Author: Kristia Ludwick Ingredients olive oil 3 lbs. of ground turkey. 3.4.3177. . .

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Tacos Cooking Freezers Homemade 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 18, 2016

Easy Homemade Frozen Waffles. This awesome Easy Homemade Frozen Waffles recipe is a great way to make a big batch ahead of time so that on those kinds of mornings you can just heat & eat! Freezer wrap. Wrap tightly in freezer wrap. You can also place waffles in an oven to reheat. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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Homemade Frozen Irons Ovens 40

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 29, 2013

Homemade Whole Wheat Pop Tarts. If your kids are like mine, they probably like Pop Tarts – but I’m not as crazy about extra chemicals, etc they get when they eat them.These homemade pop tarts contain no partially hydrogenated oil, and depending on your fillings- no high fructose corn syrup. Homemade Whole Wheat Pop Tarts.

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Pop Tarts Homemade Recipes Freezers 97

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

I’ve been making homemade chicken stock for years. Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. I prefer eating roasted chicken, but this is a good alternative during warmer weather when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

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Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

Homemade chicken stock is an easy way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially when you buy your whole chicken at your buy price. It is also my preferred method during the warmer months, when I don't want to turn on the oven. Stir well and place in freezer containers. My buy and stock-up price is.79/lb. Do not be alarmed.

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Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2013

Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars. These homemade cereal bars are perfect to make ahead and then have them ready for those busy mornings. Check out the recipe below for homemade cereal bars, which are easy to freeze and get out when you need them! Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

Drizzled with melted butter and baked in the oven. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. I made it about a month ago and we didn’t finish the leftovers, so I stored in the freezer. I served the chili with homemade artisan bread and homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2012

Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. 3 cups homemade chicken stock , or store bought. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. lidded Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-heat. Remove from Dutch oven and set aside on a plate. Cover and move the Dutch oven to the oven. Ingredients.

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Ovens Cooking Leftovers Burritos 213

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2014

I use oven-ready lasagna, so pre-cooking the noodles is NOT necessary. This recipe calls for 12 sheets of oven ready lasagna. I use browned meat that I have stored in the freezer. 1 egg 1 (26 oz) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce or homemade vegetable sauce. Lay 3 sheets of the oven-ready lasagna in the pan.

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Recipes Main Dishes Ovens Baking 198

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 12, 2015

I served with steamed broccoli and the very last container of my homemade sugar-free applesauce. I made a triple batch to store the extras in the freezer. Friday: It’s pizza night here, but it’s too hot turn on the oven, so I’m grilling the pizza instead. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We had a tasty week!

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

I found some taco meat in the freezer and mixed in a can of black beans. I bake the boats in the oven. Tuesday: Cheesy chicken, rice and broccoli casserole , homemade applesauce. I also made homemade chicken stock with the bones. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats.

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken, Hasselback potatoes , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. Wednesday: Cheesy Broccoli Rice with Ham from Buns in my Oven. Thursday: I grilled sausages and served with Pierogies, steamed vegetables, and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If for some reason, it isn’t at that temp, you can place in a 350 degree oven until it gets there, but I have not had this problem with my method. Side note: I allow to cool slightly, then I use oven mitts to carefully remove the trivet holding the chicken. Finished homemade chicken stock in the Instant Pot. 2 bay leaves.

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Cooking Freezers Ovens Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. Friday: Homemade Easy Lasagna.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

I buy them often in the warmer months when I want the taste of roasted chicken, but don’t want to turn on my oven. And you can make delicious homemade chicken stock from the bones. You’ll find specific instructions to two methods in this post, 2 Ways Make Homemade Chicken Stock: Stove Top and Slow Cooker.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Instant Pot 3-Ingredient Chicken & Gravy , mashed potatoes, garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Heat your largest pan (I use my big dutch oven) over medium heat and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. I like to add my homemade taco seasoning , but you could add spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, or just salt & pepper. Divide the meat up and store in freezer containers or bags. Let us know in the comments.

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Cooking Grocery Spending Freezers Bulk 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Make sure you have room in your refrigerator or freezer for your cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes in 350 oven until firm up and set. Remove from oven and immediately press a Candy Cane Kiss in the center of each cookie. Place cookie sheet into the freezer or refrigerator to keep kisses from melting. DIRECTIONS: 1.

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Cookies Recipes DIY Freezers 111

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. I’ll share a little more about my freezer meals later on this week. Lasagna (from the Freezer Meal Swap ) , Salad, Garlic Bread. Homemade Pizza.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

If baking, place potatoes on a backing sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 – 60 minutes or until they are baked through. To save time, carefully pull the hot baking pan with the sweet potatoes out of the oven the last 15 minutes of baking and add the Brussel sprouts to the pan. Mix well to cover all of the sprouts.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Dishwasher, microwave, freezer safe and oven safe to 500 degrees F. Perfect for showcasing your famous homemade lasagna! This vibrant orange pan has a rounded contemporary shape with extra wide handle holes. It’s made of durable stoneware with a nonporous glazed interior.

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Homemade Freezers Ovens Microwaveable 58

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

But that whole chicken in my freezer needed to be used, so instead of the oven, I reached for my crock pot. It's time to make homemade chicken stock. Pour into freezer containers to keep in the freezer. Life has become very hectic lately and I found myself in search of less time consuming recipes.

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Freezers Dinner Paper Towels Refrigerators 147

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad. Sausage Strata ( from the freezer ) , Steamed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes ( from the freezer ). Hamburgers, Oven Fries. Here is our menu plan for this week!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

Plus, this is another Freezer-Ready meal that I can make ahead, making busy mornings easier. How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable. For multiple serving freezer lunches I like to use a container like this one. Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Preheat oven to 450°. You can see the complete crust recipe below. Serves: 20.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 4, 2013

I’ve been wanting make homemade egg “McMuffins” for a while now, but couldn’t find the perfect vessel to cook the eggs. So, as easy as this recipe is, I have no excuse for not having these in my freezer at all times! Preheat oven to 400. Wrap each one in wax paper, tape, and freeze in a freezer bag.

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Making Paper Towels Ovens Freezers 73

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Garlic-Rubbed Pork Chops , Oven Fries , Steamed Veggies. Lunches: Leftovers. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Out for Lunch.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Raw vegetables like carrots, peppers, onions and parsley can be shredded or chopped and bagged and stored in the freezer for future dishes. Stockpile in the freezer. I stocked up and put them in the freezer for storage and to prevent bugs. Set the leftovers up buffet style.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Remove the top piece of parchment paper, and place the pan on the middle rack of the oven. Remove the pan from the oven, place it in the freezer, and let it cool for 10 minutes. Return the bars to the oven for another 12 minutes, and rotate the pan after 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and completely cool.

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Ovens Press Baking Snacks 58

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 6, 2013

They freeze well (which is something I love) – if you are inclined make a double batch, put them in freezer on baking sheet to freeze first, then move to a freezer bag, don’t forget to label with a sharpie. Preheat oven to 400°. Homemade Tarter Sauce. Under the Sea Fish Bites. Author: SavingCentsWithSense.net.

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Lunch Lunches Freezers Bread 65

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In a perfect world, I’d have time to make a homemade meal for my family every night. I like to keep a few go-to meals in my freezer, but finding premade meals that taste good and are good for you is a challenge. You can find Michael Angelo’s Signature Line meals at your grocery store in the freezer section.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

The cost of restaurant food isn’t the only cringe-worthy aspect of eating out; restaurant food has far more sodium, chemicals, fat, and other “mystery ingredients” than that of the “homemade” variety. This way, if I’m not up to making something elaborate, I can just quickly throw the easy food in the oven.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 9, 2013

You no longer need to search the freezer aisle when you’re craving a turkey pot pie. Use leftover turkey to create this healthier homemade version with a tasty wheat germ crust. Preheat oven to 400° F. Remove from oven and brush crust with olive oil before serving. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2 teaspoons olive oil.

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Ovens Zest Baking Milk 65

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

3. During the School Week: Once a month, prepare a set of freezer meals for dinner time. That way when you get home from work and the kids get home from school, you can just pop one in the oven, freeing up time to sit and talk with your family. 7. For Special Occasions: Get creative when wrapping gifts or sending cards.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 5, 2013

Homemade French Toast Sticks. oven, bake for 5 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 2 minutes. Homemade French Toast Sticks. Homemade French Toast Sticks. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet covered in wax paper and place in freezer. A great Sunday morning breakfast that can do double duty.

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French's Homemade Toaster Ovens Freezers 84

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I spent an early morning (before day-break, to avoid turning the oven on during the heat of the day) stocking my freezer with home-baked coconut muffins (gluten and sugar free). At the moment I'm thinking of using them as gift packaging for tidy stacks of holiday cookies or a delicious batch of homemade Poppycock.or???

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40