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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. Stir well and place in freezer containers. Will last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. Thanks for reading. My buy and stock-up price is.79/lb. Do not be alarmed.

Economical 209

Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2012

When we were talking about freezer cooking last week, Angie sent in a great frugal freezer cooking recipe! Here’s what she suggested: “I have been making a lot of homemade frozen foods lately. ” What kinds of freezer-friendly recipes do you have that help save time and money? Bon Appetite!”

Freezers 83

Freezers Frugal Recipes Cooking 83

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2012

Freeze until solid, then peel off the blobs and toss them in a freezer-safe plastic container or baggie. But I’m a stay-at-home mom and most of the time, it’s not an issue – I pull a few from the container in the freezer and plop them on his tray. Thanks, Melissa! This is hands down his favorite snack!”

Homemade 101

Homemade Frugal Baby Son 101

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Homemade Crafts. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Ready Made Freezer Meals. If your freezer is packed with ready-made meals that just need to be heated up, this would be an awesome gift for anybody, especially any college students or seniors on your list.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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JANUARY 16, 2015

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. I served with my homemade sugar-free applesauce.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

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JULY 30, 2013

It is the best time of year for peaches, so buy enough to enjoy these recipes and extras to peel and store in your freezer for the off season. Blueberry & Peach Crumb Pots with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Grilled Peaches with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Thanks for reading.

Recipes 171

Recipes Homemade Iowa Ice Cream 171

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JULY 5, 2011

I then threw the leaves in freezer bags and flattened the air out of the bags. I'll store in the freezer until I'm ready to use. I'll use those for my homemade chicken stock that I make through out the year. Now I won't have to buy any herbs in the middle of the winter, I'll have fresh herbs right in my freezer.

Freezers 173

Freezers Oregon Homemade Gardening 173

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. Maybe it was the screw on lids that attracted me and how they were so uniform and neatly fit in my freezer or cupboards. Thanks for reading. It seemed a bit wasteful. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Reuse 138

Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

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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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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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.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

A Homemade Meal. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Ready Made Freezer Meals. If your freezer is packed with ready made meals that just need to be heated up, this would be an awesome gift for anybody, especially any college students or seniors on your list.

Christmas 245

Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

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JANUARY 10, 2013

Utilize your freezer. Have an emergency back up meal in freezer or pantry at all times. Shop your freezer/pantry. Create vegetable freezer bags for making chicken/turkey stock. Homemade buttermilk substitute. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels. Homemade window cleaner for just pennies.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

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JUNE 6, 2011

I had some chicken thighs and drumsticks in the freezer that needed to be used up, so I dusted off my slow cooker and we had one delicious dinner. Slow Cooker Asian Orange Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks ½ cup homemade chicken stock , or store bought ½ cup soy sauce ? Thanks for reading. cup cider vinegar ?

Zest 203

Zest Appliances Homemade Freezers 203

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Instead of using the sticks that come with the Popsicle molds, stick pretzel rods into the yogurt and place in freezer until they are frozen. Are you making homemade treats this summer? Thanks for reading. Voila.frozen yogurt pops. The possibilities are endless. Please share!!

Homemade 133

Homemade Freezers Fans Frozen 133

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

I serve homemade soup at least once a week in the winter and I need some new recipes and inspiration. Frugal Freezer Chicken Vegetable Soup at 2 Make Ends Meet. Tortellini and Zucchini Soup at My Homemade Happiness. Thanks for reading. Hopefully something on this list inspires you too! become a Twitter follower.

Recipes 220

Recipes Homemade Mom Thanksgiving 220

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Honestly the Oreos are still in my freezer.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

One for dinner and one for the freezer. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. This recipe calls for 2.5

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

If you have a freezer, roast the turkey immediately and freeze the cooked meat in 2 cup portions for future meals. Stretch your dollar even more and make homemade turkey stock that can also be stored in the freezer. Thanks for reading. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

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APRIL 16, 2013

Have I told you how much I love having homemade taco seasoning in my cupboards? There''s no reason why you can''t use bone-in pork chops; I just happened to have boneless in my freezer.). There''s no reason why you can''t use bone-in pork chops; I just happened to have boneless in my freezer.). Thanks for reading.

Tacos 100

Tacos Main Dishes Homemade Freezers 100

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. I filled 4 (32 oz) containers for the freezer. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Shopping online this holiday season? Try Ebates. It’s awesome!

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

While I love my Homemade Brownies with Homemade Whipped Cream , brownies are one item that I occasionally buy/bake/eat from a box. After my family of 4 each had a brownie, I put the rest in a freezer bag and popped them in the freezer. And guess what, a week later, they are still in the freezer. Thanks for reading.

Frugal 127

Frugal Freezers Homemade Desserts 127

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MARCH 5, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I cooked the whole 20 oz package and used half for this recipe and then put the other half in the freezer for a future meal. 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup water 16 - 24 oz homemade chicken stock , or store-bought. Goes well with a salad, homemade applesauce and homemade bread. Thanks for reading. Print this recipe.

Homemade 159

Homemade Cooking Leftovers Recipes 159

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MAY 14, 2012

Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. 3 cups homemade chicken stock , or store bought. Thanks for reading. Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. If you don't have pinto beans, replace them with another bean, such as red or white or black or chick peas. Ingredients.

Ovens 213

Ovens Cooking Leftovers Burritos 213

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. We also purchased a 40 lb case of chicken from Zaycon Foods so we’ll be processing all of that for the freezer this week. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings).

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

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JUNE 22, 2011

I pour about 32 oz of homemade chicken stock on top and cooked on low for about 6-7 hours, or until it is done. Place in freezer containers and store in the freezer until future use. Thanks for reading. I place all of the chicken breasts from a 3 lb package in a 6-Quart crock-pot. I like to freeze in 2 cup portions.

Cooking 157

Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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MARCH 22, 2016

If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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JUNE 27, 2011

The pesto would also go well with a round of homemade artisan bread. If you want to freeze the pesto for future use, omit the cheese and place in freezer container. Thanks for reading. It takes a lot of basil leaves to pack into 2 cups. I mixed this pesto in with some pasta and served with grilled chicken.

Plants 157

Plants Bread Gardening Garden 157

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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. Thanks for reading. While we love Roasted Chicken , I just didn't have the two hours to make it for dinner.

Freezers 147

Freezers Dinner Paper Towels Refrigerators 147

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

I am convinced the secret to delicious homemade applesauce (or any apple dish) is to use a wide variety of apples: Ginger Gold, Stayman, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, MacIntosh, Jonagold, Granny Smith. The variety of sweet and tart apples balance each other out and little to no sugar is needed for my homemade applesauce.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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AUGUST 8, 2011

I used pre-cooked shredded chicken that I had in the freezer making it very easy to pull together, but the bulgur wheat does take an hour to cook. Print recipe for Chicken Tabbouleh Salad Thanks for reading. The next time I make this salad, I am going to add a chopped red bell pepper for some added crunch.

Cooking 138

Cooking Recipes Homemade Freezers 138

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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. Thanks for reading.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Homemade Bread Recipes by Thomas Miller. Fresh to Freezer Meals for One by Stephanie Atwood. Thanks Savings Lifestyle !). How Should We Then Live? by Francis A Schaffer (Audiobook). Will It Waffle? by Daniel Shumski. Healing the Wounded Heart by Thom Gardner. DIY Cleaning and Organizing by Jesse Jacobs. Characters.

College 55

College Freebies Rachel Ray Kids 55

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APRIL 11, 2020

I shop once a week and while I have some stuff in my freezer and cupboards, I don’t have more than two week’s worth of food if we absolutely couldn’t leave our house at all. So far, my girls have made orange chicken with rice, chicken potpie, homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls. Kids in the kitchen.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246