Category: Articles
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Home Food Storage for Your Pantry, Refrigerator and Freezer
No matter how good a deal you get on something, it’s a waste of money if you throw it out because it went bad before you could use it or got damaged somehow. Getting organized with your home food storage can be a key factor in lowering your food budget. Storing Fresh Herbs I love…
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Cooking on a Budget
Of course, this site is full of recipes for cooking on a budget! Here are some articles I’ve written that will help you more than just a single cheap recipe. First, figure out how much things really cost. Some meats that are cheaper by the pound have fewer servings in each pound so you may…
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Stretch That Chicken (Or Turkey)
Have a whole chicken and need to make it last? Here are some ideas. I substitute chicken and turkey freely in the recipes below. 1. Roast the chicken in your favorite manner. Serve with plenty of side dishes to ensure that there is leftover chicken. To be sure, set aside the portion you want to…
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Stretch that Beef Roast
As long as you’re cooking, cook a roast big enough for several meals. The first night, you might do a normal potatoes and gravy kind of thing. Save some of the “juices” for another night and set aside the meat you don’t want to get eaten that first night before you set the table. Out…
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Cooking Substitutions
Uh-Oh! Recipe looks interesting but you’re missing an ingredient? Maybe this list of cooking substituions can help. Apple pie spice: For 1 teaspoon, use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon allspice and a dash of ginger. Baking powder: 1 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar for each teaspoon of baking…