Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You may as well flush that money down the toilet. So, what eco friendly methods have you put in place and how did they save you money?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

This recipe serves 4 - 6 people. 3 - 4 tablespoons turkey fat and drippings leftover from your roasting pan. Adjust the ingredients to make more gravy for a larger crowd. Turkey Gravy. Ingredients. 3 tablespoons flour. 2 cups turkey stock. Instructions. In a saute pan, heat the turkey fat over medium heat.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. This list of recipes offers a variety of delicious ways to add these versatile, yet inexpensive ingredients into your menu. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Burrito Bowls.

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APRIL 2, 2012

Here are two yummy recipes to use with the leftover ham from Easter dinner: Ham and Asparagus Frittata. Do you have any recipe ideas to share? Roasted asparagus is my preferred method of cooking. Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan. Ham and Asparagus Risotto. What will you be serving for Easter? Thanks for reading.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

To be honest, it’s been hit or miss for many recipes. But every week, I’m trying new recipes and this week, I made Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes in the IP. I will be writing a recipe post soon, but until then here’s a few pics. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. Recipe will come soon!

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes. Please share in the comments.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. I altered the recipe slightly by using 2% milk in lieu of fat free, and I used Cheddar Jack cheese instead of the Parmesan, Cheddar, and American that the recipe calls for. We love this chicken recipe from Picky Palate.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. It was tasty.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. White Rice And Eggs Why We Love This Recipe Simple and delicious. Their flavor is infinitely better than cheap eggs.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use.

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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. Monday : Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Chicken – I found this recipe on Pinterest. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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JUNE 5, 2020

You can use the entire package of meat and just double the recipe (link below) or use the extra 1 lb another meal. Instructions: Find the recipe here: Grilled Pineapple and Teriyaki Turkey Burgers. leftover pineapple from Idea #1. See Bonus Ideas below on how to use leftover sweet potatoes. Ingredients Needed: 1.4

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. Monday : Goulash – This recipe called for 2 cups of dried pasta, but I added more stock and used an entire 16 oz box. Wednesday: leftover night. I’m always looking for new recipes. garden salad.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover lasagna, oranges, grapes, popcorn, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, & Snacks: Breakfasts includes eggs, toast, sausages, cereal with bananas, and yogurt & fresh fruit. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. I used the same recipe as my Easy Lasagna Recipe , but added a 10 oz box of thawed frozen chopped spinach and the regular lasagna noodles. I used my recipe for Red & White Chicken Chili , but used cooked turkey and turkey stock.

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APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Tuesday, 3/29: Salsa Chicken & Black Beans, a recipe that I shared in my 20 Rice & Beans Recipes post. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It’s so easy to make and I’m going to post a recipe soon. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Lunches and Snacks included leftover pasta, leftover meatballs, soup, apples & peanut butter, oranges, peach cups, bananas, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Halloween candy.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago. Saturday: Leftovers. We’re swimming in leftovers. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Sunday: I saved the ham bone from Saturday night and made Ham & Bean Soup. I threw it together without a recipe, because I can’t let a bone go to waste and it turned out pretty good. 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.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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JANUARY 21, 2019

Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. 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. If you have a recipe that your family is devouring, please send it my way!

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JANUARY 9, 2015

I will also be linking any recipes and other tips and strategies that I used during the week to help me stay within our grocery budget. 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.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Someday I will post a recipe, but this dinner couldn’t be easier. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. We don’t have cable TV and that is one channel that I do miss, so I check that website often for recipe ideas. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2016

FTM: Save Money by Meal Planning! As we start the new year, we want to help our readers learn how to save money. There are so many different ways of saving money and one of those ways is meal planning. Not we are not saving money if we run out and buy something without a coupon or spending money on take out.

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

We had Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house with my extended family, so we didn’t have any turkey leftovers, so every year, I make our own turkey dinner just for the beloved leftovers. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. We also ate leftover soup, mac & cheese and enchiladas.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. This link will take you to a Tilapia recipe, but you can make it with any fish. I found this recipe when I was searching for ideas for my 20 Rice & Beans Recipes post. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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MAY 20, 2019

A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth. Buying too much food can be a surefire recipe for creating food waste. Eat Your Leftovers. Leftovers make great meals. Shop Strategically. Didn’t finish your meal?

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

If you have an Instant Pot, please share your favorite recipes in the comments, because I really want to like this thing! We ate leftovers. I found this recipe on Pinterest. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Also, my family has not been wowed by the recipes so far. I created a Pinterest board, Instant Pot Recipes to save ideas, and if you have a favorite IP recipe, send it my way! Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese Leftover Idea. Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie at Simply Recipes. The Save Quarter will show you How to make a complete, traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 8 for under $30, in under 3 hours!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Monday: I made a new recipe, One Pan Lime Chicken & Rice with Black Beans from my 20 Frugal & Tasty Beans & Rice list. I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. I’ll use my easy chicken noodle soup recipe as a guide, but use the potstickers instead of the noodles. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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