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Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

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My husband makes homemade refried beans which are outstanding! Perfect for burritos or tostados, it also makes a perfect party dip that can add to your Super Bowl party! Ingredients : 1 lb raw pinto beans (we buy ours in bulk at costco-we make a lot of this stuff!). Believe me, you won’t want the canned stuff after you try this.

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Chicken Fried Rice.

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Day 13: How to Batch Cook Ground Meat & Sausage

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I use the pre-cooked meat in soups, chili, sloppy joes, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and more. I like to add my homemade taco seasoning , but you could add spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, or just salt & pepper. Do you buy meat in bulk and then cook it in one big batch? You can pretty much batch cook any meat.

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My Freezer Cooking Experience: 30 Meals in 2.5 Hours!

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Burrito Beans – 2. Mashed Potatoes – 14 (this was something extra I did to use up some potatoes that I purchased in bulk). Chicken Wontons – 3. Country Creole Peas ‘n Corn – 2. Peppered Steak – 2. Chicken Penne Pasta – 2.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Family Balance Sheet

Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I do this often with grilled chicken and meats, waffles, pancakes, and breakfast burritos. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. Freeze garden and in season produce. 8 Freezer Meals.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I do this often with grilled chicken, ground meats, waffles, pancakes, soups, and breakfast burritos. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year-round. Freeze garden and in-season produce.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I do this often with grilled chicken, ground meats, waffles, pancakes, soups, and breakfast burritos. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. Freeze garden and in season produce.