Is it cheaper to make these food items yourself? Let’s find out!
I am a huge fan of bagels whether we eat them for breakfast or use them for sandwiches at lunchtime. I am not a huge fan of the cost of bagels constantly going up. After a recent grocery store trip where I left without a bag of bagels due to cost, I wondered if it…
Growing up with a half Polish mom, we ate a lot of pierogies for dinner. We mostly ate them boiled and then pan fried with sausage, onions, and bell pepper. This was hands down one of my favorite meals growing up! Over the years, I still make pierogies for my family as a yummy comfort…
My husband is a huge fan of the McDonald’s Egg McMuffins and routinely picks up 1 or 2 sandwiches on his way to work or to run errands. The cost of this simple breakfast sandwich can really add up when you stop multiple times a week. This made me wonder if making my own homemade…
Italian Seasoning blends are very popular and also versatile. I use them to spice up plain tomato sauce for pastas and to roast or bake chicken in the oven. There are actually tons of ways to use Italian Seasonings like on pizzas, vegetables, and potatoes. After the last time I bought an Italian Seasoning jar…
Breakfast Burritos are a great way to start out your morning. Whether you eat them at home, on the road, or at your workplace.My husband loves breakfast burritos because he can eat them one handed and they are more filling than typical cereal or other breakfast foods. I love them because typically we buy the…
Our family loves Mexican food, and we regularly make enchiladas at home with canned enchiladas sauce. Just like other foods, the cost of these canned sauces keeps going up and up. I decided to see if making my own homemade enchiladas sauce would save me money. Let’s find out! How much does it cost to…
One of the hardest parts of not ordering Chinese take-out each week is the egg rolls! We love them and they are so tasty, but they tend to be expensive. I’ve tried the frozen egg rolls from the grocery store, and they are okay, but it is not quite the same as take out. I…
Hamburger Helper hit the grocery store shelves in the early 1970s and has been a pantry staple for tons of American families ever since. It’s interesting to note that Hamburger Helper was introduced at a time of super high meat prices and shortages, which is similar to more recent food issues. The prepackaged Hamburger Helper…
Montreal Steak Seasoning is a very popular spice blend to use with grilling both steak and chicken. We also use it in our homemade burgers, meatloaf, and roasted vegetables. Since I am on a spice blend kick lately and we use Montreal Steak Seasoning a lot, I figured it was time to see if it…
Lately Everything Bagel Seasoning is a new trendy spice blend that works well on salads, dips, and of course bagels. I have seen so many recipes that use this spice blend! After checking the costs of Taco Seasoning and Ranch Seasoning, I am now interested in seeing if making your own Everything Bagel seasoning is…