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Roasted Cauliflower; a Healthy, Easy, and Delicious Side
Sep 25 2023
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Roasted Cauliflower; a Healthy, Easy, and Delicious Side

by Audra
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I don’t know about you but sometimes I can think of a great main dish for dinner but side dishes can leave me staring blankly at the wall. The sheer...
Cooking, Frugal Cooking, No-waste, Side Dishes, Simple Food, Vegetables
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Frugal Grocery Shopping for a Large Family: Sam’s Club
Sep 21 2023
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Frugal Grocery Shopping for a Large Family: Sam’s Club

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One question I’ve been asked more times than I can count over the years is how I shop for groceries. People are especially curious about how I shop for a...
Budget, frugal, Home, Home Management, Large Family, Shopping, Simple Living
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World’s Best Easy Chocolate Cake!
Sep 18 2023
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World’s Best Easy Chocolate Cake!

by Audra
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This is my story of discovering the Best Easy Chocolate Cake. When my six kids were little I often had days when I NEEDED chocolate! It didn’t matter if it...
Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Frugal Cooking, Pantry Recipe, Simple Food
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Aunt Becky’s Treat; A Favorite Simple Frugal Snack
Sep 09 2023
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Aunt Becky’s Treat; A Favorite Simple Frugal Snack

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Growing up, my mom always made Aunt Becky’s Treat for us. Legend has it that my Aunt Becky gave her the recipe but I’ve never checked to see where my...
Dessert, Frugal Cooking, No-waste, Pantry Recipe, Simple Food, Snacks
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Italian Sausage Seasoning: Easy, Quick, and Just How You Like It!
Aug 11 2023
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Italian Sausage Seasoning: Easy, Quick, and Just How You Like It!

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Italian sausage is something I use often for pasta and our weekly pizza nights. Lately we’ve all been feeling the pinch of higher food costs, particularly for meat. One way...
Cooking, Low-Waste, Meat, No-waste, Pantry Recipe, Seasoning Blends, Simple Food, Staples
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Homemade Yogurt: a Simple and Decadent Treat
Aug 01 2023
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Homemade Yogurt: a Simple and Decadent Treat

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Back in the olden days, also known as the 80s, my mom and fellow pioneer homeschoolers in our little Louisiana town discovered homemade yogurt. My mom was part of a...
Cooking, Dairy, Frugal Cooking, Kitchen Basics, Low-Waste, Simple Food, Staples
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Garlic Herb Steak Seasoning; My New Cooking Staple
Jul 04 2023
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Garlic Herb Steak Seasoning; My New Cooking Staple

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One advantage of a well-stocked spice cabinet is that you can make a huge variety of spice and herb blends any time you want to. There are several blends I...
Cooking, Frugal Cooking, Pantry Recipe, Seasoning Blends, Simple Food, Staples
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My Cornbread Pie, an Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner
Apr 20 2023
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My Cornbread Pie, an Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner

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I grew up eating Cornbread Pie, although my mom called it Shepherd’s Pie. It’s so simple and quick to make. When I’m running short on time and don’t have a...
Beef, Cooking, Frugal Cooking, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Pantry Recipe, Quick Meals, Simple Food, Staples
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Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake, aka the Best Cake Ever!
Apr 17 2023
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Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake, aka the Best Cake Ever!

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This is the recipe for Grandma Helen’s legendary 1-2-3-4 Cake. Not only is it the best pound cake in the world, it has the best cake story in the world....
Baking, Cake, Dessert, Pantry Recipe, Staples
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Homemade Pigs in Blankets: a Fun Easy Family Meal
Mar 30 2023
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Homemade Pigs in Blankets: a Fun Easy Family Meal

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A tradition at our house is fun food on the weekends. Usually this means homemade pizza on Friday nights but sometimes we like to change it up and have gourmet...
Baking, Dinner, Frugal Baking, Frugal Cooking, Main Dish, Pantry Recipe, Simple Food
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