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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. Set the leftovers up buffet style.

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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. And if you're not sure what to do with all of that turkey in your freezer, here are a few ideas: Turkey Chili Potpie.

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Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

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APRIL 27, 2011

Some ways to avoid food waste: Put the leftovers in your freezer. Raw vegetables like carrots, peppers, onions and parsley can be shredded or chopped and bagged and stored in the freezer for future dishes. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Join the link up below.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

A price like that happens rarely though, so I don't stock the freezer with a lot of poultry, because the normal sale rotation of it is fairly frequent. There was nothing wrong with the chickens as long as I used them immediately or put them in the freezer. We eat mostly poultry and I only buy it when it is on sale.

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APRIL 20, 2011

I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I think the best deal I have ever seen was 25 cents a pound, but the limit was one turkey per customer card (Boo!). Let us know in the comments.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized so that you can cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes and what you have on hand. Menu planning saves me money. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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MARCH 23, 2011

I re-use pasta sauce jars for my homemade chicken stock , or my Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce , or my homemade sugar-free applesauce and store them in my freezer. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Cracks me up every time. You save money and resources.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

There was plenty of food in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry, but the items on my grocery list were things that I needed to pull my planned meals together. I found myself in that situation one Monday after my plans to head to the grocery store were disrupted by a sick child.

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MAY 5, 2014

I challenged myself to a pantry/freezer challenge in the month of May and after inventorying what I had on hand, I found some turkey pepperoni in my freezer, and a half jar of marinara sauce and a packet of yeast in the refrigerator. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish' Sounds like a pizza to me.

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

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JULY 23, 2013

I make several batches to store in the freezer for the colder months when soups are a menu staple. Make several batches and freeze in freezer bags to serve with soups during the colder months. Kitchen Economics Easy Summer Food Recipes - Breads' Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins. Again, don’t over-mix. Makes 12 muffins.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

This weekend, I bought (2) 1/2 bushel bags worth of seconds and I spent all of Sunday night making my sugar-free applesauce for the freezer. The variety of sweet and tart apples balance each other out and little to no sugar is needed for my homemade applesauce.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Egg & Sausage Burritos (Freezer Recipe) – prepare a batch and store in the freezer. . Pancakes – Make a double batch over the weekend and store in the freezer. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics Recipes - Breakfast/Brunch' Try Banana Walnut Baked Oatmea l or Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal. .

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JANUARY 20, 2014

cup portions in freezer containers or bags. When I’m in a pinch, I’ll buy a can, but right now my freezer is stocked with plenty of beans. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Slow Cooker Saving Money - In the Kitchen beans' How to Freeze Cooked Beans. After cooked beans have cooled completely, store in 1.5

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Cooking Economical Recipes 244

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OCTOBER 14, 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. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics' My grocery list/menu clip board. Plan your weekly menu. Compare unit price. Produce Tips.

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APRIL 2, 2014

If I don’t use the meat immediately, I store in my freezer and when I’m ready to use, I thaw it in my refrigerator. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Giant uses yellow stickers for their markdowns which makes them easy to spot in a distance. What about you?

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Saving Money Money Economical Saving 133

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It is fairly easy process, but you can't just put the basil leaves in the freezer like I do when I freeze other herbs. The basil leaves will turn black in the freezer. Place int the freezer. Once frozen, move the basil cubes into a freezer bag. Instead I made a basil puree and froze in 1 tablespoon portions.

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Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

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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.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

My goal during the pantry challenge was to shop our freezer and pantry to put together my weekly menus instead of only using the Sunday sales flyers. Christmas Savings Club Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays' Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

My goal is to plan February's menu around what is currently in my pantry and freezer and fill in any needs at the store, but reduce my overall monthly grocery expenses. I took an inventory of my freezer tonight and I started plotting our meals for the month.

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JULY 27, 2011

Whenever I clean out my freezer, I inevitably find a few bags of bread ends that no one has bothered to finish using. Put the crumbs in a freezer container and then store the crumbs in the freezer. I try to use the crumbs up within 6 months so that they don't become freezer burned. But those ends don't go to waste.

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Homemade Freezers Bread Cake 133

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JANUARY 8, 2014

When I do plan our meals, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal and I’m not stressed over the inevitable question around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, “mommy, what’s for dinner?” Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized. ” 3. Do you plan your meals?

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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PCs Storage Finds Food 40

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

If you’re not going to use immediately, store in your freezer and when you’re ready to use, thaw the meat in your refrigerator. Cook the meat immediately and store in your freezer until you need it. What I did with 16 lbs of meat: I browned the 5 pounds of breakfast sausage and put in a freezer bag.

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Freezers Cooking Re-use Package 100

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JUNE 22, 2011

Place in freezer containers and store in the freezer until future use. I prefer to shred and honestly, I think it is easier to do with my clean hands than two forks. It is also much easier to shred when the chicken is still slightly warm. I like to freeze in 2 cup portions. Another way to batch cook chicken is to Roast a Whole Chicken.

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Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

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JUNE 15, 2011

I stored the 5 lb sacks that I bought in December in the freezer and that worked out well, but I would need some kind of container for this 25 lb bag to keep it in the freezer.[link] I rearranged my freezer and the new container fit right in. All I could think of was my husband rolling his eyes when he sees this crazy bag.

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Home and Garden Freezers December Groceries 157

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APRIL 11, 2020

A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? 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. 2 – Start stockpiling food.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Lasagna, tacos, sloppy joes are all meals that I've recently made by using cooked meat from the freezer. Divide up and store in freezer containers or bags. Now, I'm still freezing in portions, but I'm browning the meat in one big batch first. This step is saving me so much time with meal prep.

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Bulk Cooking Freezers Tacos 100

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas – This recipe is freezer friendly. These meal ideas use 1-2 cup portions. Burrito Bowls – This is by far my favorite dinner to use the chicken. Easy Chicken Noodle Soup. Chicken, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas. Chicken Cornbread Potpie. Chicken & Vegetable Soup.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

If you forget to get the turkey out of the freezer in time, you can thaw the turkey in cold water. This online calculator will also tell you how long you need to thaw the turkey in the fridge depending on size of turkey. Thaw the turkey in cold water. Change the water frequently as it starts to warm.

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Frozen Calculators Refrigerators Freezers 127

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you forget to get the turkey out of the freezer in time, you can thaw the turkey in cold water. And if you’re a little tired of leftover turkey, simply chop the turkey and store in 2 cup portions in the freezer for future use.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Although they’re only about $1 at regular price, or you might have one lying around your house. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

It has just never been economically justifiable. Then I started counting up the costs (seed, fertilizer, bug repellent, canning goods, freezer costs and time costs). A back up way to generate my own electricity (generator or solar panels with batteries) – to power my refrigerator/freezer and my wood stove fan.

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Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

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MARCH 11, 2013

I just unpeel them and stick them in a freezer bag. Coconut Lemon Banana Bread at Good Life Eats. Did you know you can freeze ripe bananas ? I do it all the time when I don't think I'll use them up before they get too bad. You can also freeze in their peel, but I think it's easier to peel before freezing.

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Used Martha Stewart Kids and Family Baking 150

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MARCH 14, 2011

Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I like to freeze in 1 cup and 24 oz freezer containers. I have found turkey stock to be more gelatinous than chicken stock once it has cooled down. Do not be alarmed. That is a good thing. It thins out when cooked in dishes or soups. The stock will last a few days in the fridge. Do you make homemade turkey stock? Thanks for reading.

Homemade 113

Homemade Thanksgiving Press Freezers 113

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

I was afraid of them going bad before I could use them, so I chopped them all up to store in the freezer. I placed each chopped onion in an individual freezer container. Recently, I found myself with quite a few onions in my kitchen. Yes, all six of them and not a single tear was shed. There are two sides to the onion: the root.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Freezers Refrigerators 147

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MAY 4, 2011

I have noticed the expiration date on the bread is usually within a few days, so I take the loaves home and put them in our freezer right away. The only caveat is that you need to check the expiration date. I just take out what I need and I have never had a problem.

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