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How to Cook Dried Beans

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Cooking dried beans sounds like a lot of work, but I’m going to show you that it is quite easy. The benefits of cooking your beans instead of buying them canned far out number any extra work. Cooked beans taste better than canned beans. Cooked beans have significantly less sodium than canned beans. Carefully drain.

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How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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I make chicken stock two ways, depending on how I intend to cook the chicken. It cooks overnight and in the morning, your kitchen smells wonderful. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, uncovered, for about 1 ½ - 2 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Place the bones back into stock pot and cook for another hour or so.

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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

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A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Doesn't that sound familiar?

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Organizing Spices | Kitchen Economics

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That way, depending on what I'm cooking, I can grab the basket I need (like if I'm baking) or just a couple of spices, but I know which basket to go to. go in one basket; then my most commonly used savory spices - garlic & onion powder, cayenne, paprika, thyme, basil, etc.;

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Want a Month of Free Groceries? Stop Wasting Food | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Cooked chicken and veggies can be frozen and used in soups or casseroles at a later date. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Imagine having a month where you didn't spend any money on food. Some ways to avoid food waste: Put the leftovers in your freezer.

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How to Make Buttermilk

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Cooking ''How-To'' Series Kitchen Economics' Pepper Jack Corn Muffins (my March recipe at The Happy Housewife). Chicken Cornbread Potpie with mixed vegetables. Turkey Cornbread Potpie with kidney beans and corn.

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Stock Up on Thanksgiving Turkey Deals | Kitchen Economics

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If you have a freezer, roast the turkey immediately and freeze the cooked meat in 2 cup portions for future meals. I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen. I store mine in 32 oz glass jars.