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JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce. I keep a large bag of frozen meatballs that I find at BJ’s in the freezer for busy nights. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! I love breakfast for dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 4 cloves garlic. cup fire roasted corn.

Leftovers 63

Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Salsa Chicken Casserole, homemade applesauce, salad. I bought a big bag of frozen ravioli. Wednesday: Spaghetti.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Serve with a side salad, steamed veggie or homemade applesauce and homemade artisan bread. 2 cups homemade chicken stock. Remember to thaw chicken stock in the refrigerator overnight if using homemade frozen chicken stock. Also remember to thaw the sausage if frozen. Crock Pot Sausage & Lentil Stew.

Homemade 138

Homemade Leftovers Cooking Refrigerators 138

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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. I let it simmer all afternoon. It was delicious.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 18, 2016

For convenience, I frequently serve steamed vegetables and my homemade sugar-free applesauce as side dishes and you will see it often in our menu. And yes, we get bored with frozen vegetables at times, but it’s an easy way to get our vegetables. I often buy the frozen Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. I even froze some.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: My husband treated us to wings to celebrate the first Sunday of football season and I made a frozen pizza. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Chicken Fried Rice.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. The glass jars are perfect for storing my homemade sugar-free applesauce , homemade chicken stock , and roasted tomato sauce in the freezer. It seemed a bit wasteful.

Reuse 138

Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

I served the chicken with wild rice, homemade sugar-free applesauce , and corn that my mother and I blanched and froze back in August. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. The USDA recommends 1 pound per person for a fresh or frozen turkey. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Should I Buy Fresh or Frozen Turkey? I bought a frozen turkey. There are two ways to thaw a frozen turkey.

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

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AUGUST 24, 2021

You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. You can easily swap out my homemade lemon dressing for Italian dressing. romaine hearts – organic $2.79

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. I still made the acorn squash, but heated some frozen ravioli also.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2014

There is usually a crazy debate on who gets to eat the leftovers. 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or frozen from your garden. 1 egg 1 (26 oz) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce or homemade vegetable sauce.

Recipes 198

Recipes Main Dishes Ovens Baking 198

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

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. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Ingredients: Leftover sweet potatoes from Dinner #1. 1 bag of frozen Steamed Broccoli: $1.19.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

I always have a box of pasta, a jar of sauce, ground turkey, and a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer to whip up this meal pretty quickly. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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MAY 4, 2016

I found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies. I also found a big bag of frozen grape tomatoes and pasta that I will use to make Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes. I also found a small container of leftover Chicken & Black Bean Taco Meat. I am also participating in this 31 Day challenge. I tossed the bread.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

I had planned some yummy dinners, but as the week progressed, and the crazy life that we live happened, we didn't end up eating much homemade prepared meals. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. Looking back, I can't even remember what we ate. but I know we ate! AND, we only ate once in the week out on Father's Day.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

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!), Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Homemade Tomato Soup & Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake What's Baking?! This is a special week in our family. My youngest child is turning 5 years old!

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable. For the sauce, put it in ice cube trays until completely frozen, pop out and place in a freezer bag labeled with – “Pizza Sauce and Date” (I did not run out and buy pizza sauce I used the spaghetti sauce I had on hand.) Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Prep time: 20 mins. Serves: 20.

Lunchables 95

Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

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.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Use leftover turkey to create this healthier homemade version with a tasty wheat germ crust. 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed. 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed. Note: If phyllo is frozen, follow package instructions for use. Highlighted here are two recipes from their recipe finder. Turkey Pot Pie with Wheat Germ Crust.

Ovens 65

Ovens Zest Baking Milk 65

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) Pack what you can!

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Nutty whole wheat flour, water, yeast and a bit of sugar meld to become crusty loaves of homemade bread, the mints, verbena and lemon geraniums from my tiny garden are ice-chilled glasses of tea to refresh us on a hot summer’s day. ~~~~~~ Here are a few classic strategies for keeping faithful to your food budget!

Growing 40

Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40