Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful. You can prepare the main dish and assign guests the duty of bringing appetizers, side dishes, drinks, or dessert. These are just a few ways I have found to save money on these parties. What have you done?

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

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AUGUST 3, 2012

Chicken is one of the most popular main dishes. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Hurry and download this FREE eBook: 40 Tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes (Easy Dinner Recipes – The Chicken Crock Pot Recipes Collection) by Pamela Kazmierczak (reg. Be sure to verify that the price is still $0 before you purchase!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Recipes Easy Dinner Main Dishes 102

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Pro tip: Pasture-raised eggs are one of the ingredients I’m willing to spend more money on. Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on food. We have more tips in our 25 Ways to Save Money on Groceries post. Aleppo Pepper – Aleppo pepper adds depth of flavor as well as a bit of heat.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on groceries. If you don’t have eggs or beans, you can save money by not buying them. In Nashville, Publix has great buy-one-get-one-free sales. Every week, I scan the new ad and stock up on the products we use the most. Don’t be a brand snob. Recipes are guides, not rules.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2017

To save money, I always buy ground meat in 3 lbs or larger packs. I love tacos and they are a regular on my menu. The larger the pack, the lower the price per pound, and I can get make at least 3 meals from the 3 lbs of meat. To save time, I turn those large packs of ground meat into a big batch of Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers make a meatless but hearty main dish. On the other hand, you can save money by buying long-grain rice, but it does take longer to cook. You can also substitute the cooked ground turkey for other forms of cooked meat, like sausage and chicken. Long Grain Rice vs Instant Rice.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 19, 2013

I was actually on my way to Harris Teeter to buy some fresh fish when I remembered all of those Gorton’s fillets in my freezer, so I decided to save some money and use those (and I’m so glad I did). Main Dish Recipes easy recipes fish sandwich recipe weeknight recipes' Serve immediately!

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Recipes Gortons Main Dishes Cooking 49

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

As the host, supply the the drinks, supplies, and main dish, but have everyone else bring a different course, such as appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, and most importantly, desserts. The weather has been so mild in central PA and just last weekend, my husband started a fire in the backyard fire pit. Host a Brunch.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2015

If you use a lot of peppers, this is a great money & time saving tip. 50 a piece, so I brought several home, cleaned and chopped them up and stored in a freezer bag. When you need peppers, just break apart the amount you need. One cup is close enough to the size of one pepper. The eggs were also on manager’s special.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 31, 2016

Get the recipe from Money Saving Sisters. Let us know which team you are cheering for in the comments. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Get the recipe from FrugElegance. Soy Sauce & Coca-Cola Chicken Drusticks. Hearty Stromboli. Get the recipe from Garden Matter. Coconut Curry Meatball Sandwiches . Get the Recipe from For The Mommas.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Does cooking a big bird for so many people intimidate you? It’s going to be okay! Here are the answers to the most common turkey questions.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 29, 2013

The sandwiches are huge and totally shareable , which saves a ton of money. Main Dishes. And both my kids and husband rave about the fried shrimp. You can use the dining plan with a quick service or snack credit (snack credits are usually accepted for items that are a single serving, and cost $4.50

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Disney World Main Dishes Disney Fry's 45