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WIS, WWA | I passed!

The Frugal Girl

Sunday This was the day I had the squash soup/homemade crouton combo, in an effort to clean out my freezer. Tuesday We had too many leftovers in the fridge (happens in a jiffy with just two people!), Zoe had the rest of her sushi burrito, and I had the rest of the butternut squash soup, along with some more homemade croutons.

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WIS, WWA | I had no plan

The Frugal Girl

Tuesday I sauteed the rest of the chicken tenderloins and used them in a green salad, with homemade croutons on top. I love homemade croutons; they make a salad 10 times better, at least! 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.

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Homemade Burrito Bowls

Family Balance Sheet

My new go to meal is Homemade Burrito Bowls. In this version, I used rotisserie chicken from the store, but I’ve also used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and leftover roasted chicken from Sunday dinner. On crazy busy weeknights, I need a quick & easy, but hearty dinner to satisfy my active family.

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WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer

The Frugal Girl

Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night. Fruit on the side.

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Turkey Noodle Soup {Leftover Turkey Recipe}

Family Balance Sheet

Here's a super easy soup recipe to use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Serve with homemade artisan bread and a salad. 2 quarts of homemade turkey stock - You can use store-bought too. 2 quarts of homemade turkey stock - You can use store-bought too. Turkey Noodle Soup. Ingredients. 1 medium onion, chopped.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Family Balance Sheet

I had all of the ingredients for leftover pork tacos , except for the taco seasoning, a crucial ingredient. Homemade Taco Seasoning. Print recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. Also, try my Homemade Fajita Seasoning. Recently, I had a hankering for some tacos. Store bought taco seasoning isn't too outrageously priced at.50

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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

The Frugal Girl

At class last week, the professor asked what the best part of a Thanksgiving meal is, and my friend next to me was surprised that I said, “Rolls” But I stand by that; if the rolls are fresh and homemade, there is nothing on a Thanksgiving table that I’d rather eat. ? Rolls > turkey.

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