Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a classic food combination, but sometimes this just gets boring. Thankfully there are a lot of other side dishes that pair well with meatloaf. We have compiled a large list of vegetable and starch side dishes that compliment a meatloaf dinner. We will also point on some cheaper options along…
Green Bean casserole is traditional side dish for some families on holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. On the other hand, lots of people just don’t like it at all or find it boring! We have compiled a HUGE list of green bean casserole alternatives that will be a much better solution to your…
Whether you are going to a summer barbecue or a Holiday dinner, deviled eggs are such a great appetizer or side dish. Unfortunately, we sometimes get used to the same old deviled egg recipe and need some new flavors to make them less boring. Here are 40 excellent ideas to turn your bland deviled eggs…
Chocolate Milk is such a tasty treat and also a way to help kids drink milk if they are not a huge fan of the plain stuff. I recently had a conversation with a friend about how much chocolate milk costs and if there are any cheaper alternatives. So, I went on a deep dive…
Price Chopper is a regional grocery store chain with 131 stores in 6 Northeastern states. ShopRite is a larger regional grocery store chain with 321 stores in 6 Northeastern states. To determine if Price Chopper or ShopRite is cheaper for groceries, we are going to do a side-by-side price comparison for a week’s worth of…
Shake N Bake is a brand name of a combination of breading and flavoring that can be used on pork, chicken, fish, and other meats. There are many different companies like House Autry, Zatarain’s, McCormick, and others that make a premade breaded seasoning. These seasoned breading mixes make it very easy to spice up dinner…
Hy-Vee is a medium sized grocery store chain with about 285 stores in 6 Midwest states. Baker’s is a regional grocery store chain that is run by the Kroger Company and has 11 stores in Nebraska. We will take a grocery list of foods for a full week’s menu plan and compare prices at Hy-Vee…
Pumpkin Pie is a very traditional dessert served during holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our extended family has a lot of get togethers that involve food, and there are always tons of volunteers to bring a pumpkin pie. In reality, making a homemade pumpkin pie is not very difficult but it does take time….
Oyster crackers are fun toppers for chili, stews, or soups, but they can also be a toddler friendly snack. Both of my kids love to munch on a handful of oyster crackers at snack time. Just like with any other toddler snack, they may love oyster crackers one week and can’t stand them for a…
Brookshire’s is a smaller grocery store chain with about 183 locations in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Aldi is very large discount grocery store chain with about 2,147 stores in 36 states. We will take a grocery list of foods for full week’s menu plan and compare prices at Brookshire’s and Aldi to determine who is…