Archive for Inexpensive Recipes
Smores Snack Mix Recipe
In my house, we sometimes find ourselves with an over-abundance of cereal. So when we start to get tired of cold cereal, we start to get creative! This little recipe is perfect for when the kids want a quick snack (or want to help cook!). Smores Snack Mix 1 1/2 cups Golden Grahams 1/4 cup mini-marshmallows 1/4 cup semi-sweet...
Easy Italian Cold Pasta Salad with Pepperoni
I love cold pasta salad! Unfortunately, in the summertime I can devour a ton of it! This one is one of my favorites because it is SO easy to make! 1 box of rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions for FIRM pasta (rinse with cold water immediately after draining--you want it to stay firm) 1 package pepperoni, sliced into...
How to Freeze an Avocado (and Guacamole Recipe!)
Just hit an amazing sale on avocados? Available year-round, Hass avocados (the most common variety to find in the grocery store) tend to go on sale around big sporting events (think Super Bowl and March Madness)--usually around 50% off. That's all fine and dandy, but how long can a fruit last?! Don't let your worries over spoilage get in...
Great Northern Beans and Italian Sausage With Marinara Sauce Recipe
On weeknights, time for dinner is often scarce so I like to make things that are quick and easy. It doesn't get much easier than this: 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 lb ground Italian sausage (I use turkey) 1/2 jar of your favorite jarred marinara sauce 1. Brown the sausage 2. Add the marinara sauce and...
Our New Homemade Yeast Bread Recipe
We’ve made the switch to homemade bread! YUM!!! Is it permanent? I think so! I used a “recipe” that I found in the Tightwad Gazette (one of my all-time favorite books BTW!). The “recipe” is pretty loosey-goosey (think “1 to 1 ½ cups liquid” “Up to 2 teaspoons flavorings” kind of recipe). Here’s my modification of...
