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AUGUST 24, 2021

Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** To accompany salads, I like to serve ALDI’s Take and Bake bread. They’re so easy to make and very addicting to snack on with hummus. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

They make the BEST soup. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Roasted pork chops, potatoes, and green beans and homemade applesauce. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. It also makes a great freezer meal.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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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. Lunches Included: leftovers. Baked Ziti, salad.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I’m going to show you how to make sausage balls that are a total game-changer. It’s what works for me and makes me feel good, and isn’t that what the goal should be ? How to make sausage balls with ricotta: Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can make them in advance.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 52

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Bake until tender, about 7 more minutes.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! This post will discuss what went into this chicken protein bowl and ideas for making your own high-protein bowls at home!

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. This is a super simple dinner to make. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Tuesday: Baked Chicken Tenders, baked sweet potatoes, roasted asparagus. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. It’s a tasty soup and very easy to prepare.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You may have noticed that my homemade sugar-free applesauce is a constant side dish on my menu. I don’t force my kids to eat something they don’t like, BUT I do expect them to respect me with nice words about my cooking and they will not have anything else unless they at least make an attempt to try the food.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. I decided to make Southwest Style Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage, Rice, & Beans.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Homemade All Purpose Cleaners – Really all you need to clean nearly every part of your house is some white vinegar and some baking soda. One suggested formula for an all purpose cleaner includes ½ a cup of vinegar with ¼ of a cup of baking soda, mixed together in a ½ gallon of water and store in a container.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. Twice Baked Broccoli Cheesy Potatoes – made a double batch and my kids ate them after school. homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 3, 2014

My family enjoys it too, so I make it once a month in the fall and winter. There is usually a crazy debate on who gets to eat the leftovers. Save those extra sheets and after 3 lasagnas, you’ll have enough sheets to make an extra lasagna. 1 egg 1 (26 oz) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce or homemade vegetable sauce.

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Recipes Main Dishes Ovens Baking 198

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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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. I also baked Apple Crumb Pots (just 5 ingredients!) We ate leftovers. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Valentine’s Day – Baked Salmon Packets , baked sweet potatoes, and brussel sprouts for me and my husband. I also do not usually make two separate meals, but the kids didn’t want the salmon and I was fine with that since I only buy wild-caught salmon.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. We love this dinner and it is SUPER easy to make. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

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MAY 16, 2011

These muffins make a hearty lunch or snack. My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins. The muffins go well with a salad, fresh fruit or homemade applesauce. Fill the muffin cups and sprinkle with Parmesan and/or paprika on top.

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Leftovers Cooking Daughter Homemade 138

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. Turned 5 over-ripe bananas into Banana Walnut Baked Oatmeal , and one loaf of banana bread.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 100

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

The recipe takes around 20 minutes to make. This recipe makes the cut because it’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. We think the vibrant colors would make this salad the star of your next dinner party or potluck. And if you have any leftover, you could use it as a filling for a wrap or sandwich.

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Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

This is an easy and delicious recipe that I make with the Swiss chard that we get from our CSA. It goes really well with some good bread, a garden salad and homemade applesauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sausage, Swiss Chard and Potatoes Casserole 2 Tbsp Olive oil. 1 lb sausage, removed from casings - I use turkey.

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Cooking Leftovers Homemade Gardening 153

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APRIL 17, 2015

Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter. I stuck the bone in the freezer to make soup with and last night was that night. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. ” His love for tacos is not quite as deep as mine.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

My Gift and Craft Pantries are often bulging by the time winter arrives, which allows me to spend the bulk of my time during the holidays savoring the joy of organizing gift boxes and baskets, baking and putting the finishing touches on the gifts that I make. Painted the clean, dry lids with leftover white spray paint.

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Homemade Gifts Bulk Painting 40

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you like pasta al dente, I wouldn’t make this in the instant pot, but instead make the sauce and cook the pasta on the stove top. My kids like the baked version of this dish, so I gave this one a try, but the IP version came out a little dry. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Burrito Bowls.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, they even add leftover pasta and potatoes. Homemade Basil Pesto.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Fluffy Baked Chocolate Donuts (I want to try these so bad, but I don’t have a donut pan, so we’ll see how they turn out! Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Smoothies.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

I forgot to make a menu plan last week and it was a disaster! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Italian Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Salad. Menu planning really does save you a lot of time. Here is our menu plan for this week! We love them!).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

I usually add a side of steamed vegetables and cheap, but tasty homemade garlic bread. Turkey Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Arugula Pasta is really easy to make, but it is not your ordinary pasta dish. Tuesday: Turkey Veggie Sloppy Joes , french fries, steamed broccoli. Wednesday: Our 15 year wedding anniversary.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Any ideas for what to make with 40 pounds of chicken? Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad. Grilled Italian Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Salad.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! This is a special week in our family.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable! Homemade Blueberry Mini Muffins, Fresh Fruit. Lunches: Leftover Beef Soup from last week. Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

So, of course, I LOVED the idea of making them myself – I can control the ingredients, include some healthier options, and it is actually is cheaper, so that is a win-win in my book! Plus, this is another Freezer-Ready meal that I can make ahead, making busy mornings easier. How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Make your own with this recipe HERE ! Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Vanilla Spice Oatmeal w/Fresh Cut Fruit Scrambled Eggs w/Turkey Bacon & Homemade Ezekiel Bread LUNCH: ( I'll rotate these lunches throughout the week for the kids and me. What's Baking?! (Photo courtesy of Simply Recipes.)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

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MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100