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Can you freeze food in glass jars?

The Frugal Girl

If you’re freezing something like nuts, seeds, or flour, then of course this is not a problem; those things don’t expand much at all when they’re frozen. But if your jar contents are water-based, then they’re definitely going to expand. Do you need to use wide-mouth jars?

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How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

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Homemade ranch dressing mix is quick and easy, has better ingredients, and you can use it for much more than just salad dressing! Homemade ranch dressing mix is so easy to make that I can hardly even call it a recipe. How to make the best homemade ranch dressing mix: Ingredients in homemade ranch dressing mix: Dried parsley.

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Easy Homemade Beef and Tomato Goulash Recipe

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This is the kind of recipe you want on lazy days when you’re craving comfort food and don’t feel like cooking. If you’re on a budget, this goulash recipe is for you. Add my oven-roasted broccoli as a side, and you’ve got yourself an easy, nutritious, affordable meal that will easily feed a family of four!

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Recipe | Oven Roasted Brocolli Wth Sea Salt & Olive Oil

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Recipe | Oven Roasted Brocolli Wth Sea Salt & Olive Oil. Line a large cookie sheet with foil (I use Reynolds Non-stick Pan Lining Paper ). This usually take about 20 minutes in my oven. You could even crank the oven up to 450-475 to get the charred edges, especially if you’re cooking for a shorter amount of time.

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Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

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They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. They’re heartier than regular English muffins, and I LOVE the texture! How to make freezer breakfast sandwiches: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Turn 1 Rotisserie Chicken into 3 Easy Meals

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They are extremely convenient, inexpensive and my family thinks they’re delicious. 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. These meal ideas use 1-2 cup portions.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

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I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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