The Frugal Girl

MARCH 1, 2024

Monday I found a package of chicken tenderloins in the freezer, so I thawed them and then seasoned and sauteed half of them. I saw some leftover angel hair pasta in the fridge, so I took that out, added some half and half and some red pesto, plus some asparagus. Thursday I rummaged through my freezer and found some chili.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Green And Frugal Freezers 194

Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He told me about it and next thing I know I have a freezer full! This is also an amazing freezer meal recipe! If you want to freeze, let the soup completely cool and portion in to freezer bags or freezer safe storage containers. ** This recipe was originally published in BRAND NUE, WEIGHT LOSS IN OVERDRIVE BY DR. MATTHEW NUESSE D.C.

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Freezers Tacos Recipes Kentucky 205

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I ate dinner with a friend, and Zoe had leftover pizza when she got back from work. Tuesday Leftover chicken in a sandwich form for me, ramen for Zoe after her work shift. Friday We have some leftover soup, plus some leftover tortellini from earlier in the week, so we’ll probably eat those two things up.

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Trader Joes Leftovers Dinner Safeway 197

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Monday I made a pot of clam chowder , which we ate with sauteed broccoli and some cheese bagels from the freezer. Tuesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I put my PJ pants on, watched a bunch of assigned lab videos, and ate leftover soup for dinner. Wednesday I had lab from 5:30-9:30, so it was Zoe’s turn to eat leftover soup!

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Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 211

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Looking for ways to use leftover Halloween Candy? I’ve trained my daughters to hand over their peanut butter cups (which go into my secret freezer stash). 30 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy. The post 30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. I’ve got you covered!

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Then I stirred in the cooked couscous along with some red pesto from Aldi, and topped it with the last of a bag of mozzarella from the freezer. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 216

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tuesday Zoe had some pizza leftovers, and I ate leftover salad, but this time I dumped the last crumbs from a Doritos bag on my salad, and that was 10/10. Friday I have some chicken thighs in the freezer so maybe I will do something with those for the two of us. Here’s a real-life photo, with dark lighting. Girl dinner?

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 197

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

Today is Day 3 of the challenge and your assignment: Clean and Organize the Refrigerator and Freezer. The Sunday dinner leftovers from 3 weeks ago that would have made a delicious lunch–slimy. Or the expensive organic yogurt that got lost in the back corner behind the Sunday dinner leftovers–better not do the smell test!

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries. But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. Friday I don’t know!

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Today is Day 10 and your assignment: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session. What is a Freezer Cooking Session? Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. I bit the bullet and had my very first freezer cooking session a few years ago. Still not convinced?

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Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate! Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 206

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. I cleaned and chopped up the vegetables and divided them into 6 freezer bags. And if I'm roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock. bag of carrots for 79 cents, 3 lb.

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Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Is there a place to reasonably donate leftover Halloween candy? Maybe it should all go in the freezer to be doled out on a more reasonable schedule. Maybe the ghosts and goblins of Halloween are really the leftover candy! by Teresa I would put in the freezer and maybe crush some and add it to. AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!

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Leftovers Halloween Gratitude Kids and Family 61

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I had three chicken thighs in the freezer, so I thawed them and made bourbon chicken and broccoli over rice. Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. I had the meatloaf in the freezer from a few weeks ago. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. It was tasty.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 21, 2020

A frittata is a quick and hearty meal that is a great way to use up any leftovers or food that you already have in your refrigerator or freezer. . This is a great way to use up leftovers, such as diced ham, chicken, or sausage. Looking for an easy meal, but short on ingredients? Basic Frittata Recipe. 1 cup cooked diced meat.

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Recipes Leftovers Ovens Milk 130

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JANUARY 24, 2012

Instead of throwing them out, store them in a freezer container in the freezer. Daily Frugal Tip: Save Leftover Vegetables for Soup is a post from Couponing 101. Do you have a small amount of vegetables left at the end of your meal? Continue adding to them and when you have a full container, use them to make a soup or stew!

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Leftovers Frugal Freezers Saving 65

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. This yielded 4 2-cup freezer containers, which is not a lot. For my recipe, read: Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce ~ Great Freezer Recipe. FREE Shredding!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Turn that leftover Halloween into delicious desserts ranging from brownies to fondue. There are actually a number of great desserts you can make with this leftover candy. Here are just five ways to use leftover Halloween candy in desserts. Leftover Halloween candy can be used to create so many wonderful desserts.

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Leftovers Desserts Halloween Used 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

Eleven pounds of ham made a delicious Easter dinner with plenty of leftovers for another dinner, a breakfast casserole, and lots of ham sandwiches. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Not hard to do for my family, so I scored 11 pound spiral ham for FREE!

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’ll eat some for sandwiches this week, but I’ll put the rest in the freezer along with the stock that I made from the bones. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Saturday: Leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. I served with fruit and toast.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer. Discard outdated food.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

A neighbor gave me several green peppers back in September, so I chopped them all up and put them in a freezer bag. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. I buy a big bag of turkey meatballs at BJ’s warehouse to keep in the freezer for a quick dinner. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. I baked the ham on Monday night and served it with Hasselback potatoes and summer corn (from the freezer). So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Monday: Hectic night, so I pulled frozen meatballs and french fries out of the freezer and made Meatball Sandwiches, French Fries, and Steamed Veggies for dinner. On crazy nights it’s nice to have this stuff in the freezer. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. I made it about a month ago and we didn’t finish the leftovers, so I stored in the freezer.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. garden salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I used leftover ham from Sunday and made what turned out to my kids’ new favorite dinner. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I let it simmer all afternoon.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 8, 2021

Blue Ice freezer pack snaps directly to food containers, keeping lunch chilled at school, on trips, or more. Great for back to school, lunch, leftovers, and more. cup side containers, and one medium Blue Ice freezer pack. Durable containers have a secure lid seal to prevent leaking. Kit Includes one 2.6

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Lunch Lunches Kids Amazon 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Sunday: Leftovers. Tuesday: Chicken (leftover from Monday night), sweet potatoes, and black bean quesadillas , orange slices. Thursday: Easy Chicken Noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Monday and homemade chicken stock ), homemade applesauce, garlic bread. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Sunday: Chicken Burrito Bowls with leftover Costco rotisserie chicken. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Thursday: leftovers from Monday and Wednesday nights. Monday: Cajun Red Beans & Rice , garden salad, homemade sugar-free applesauce. We liked this soup.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. This was a big hit.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100