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I got a request last week to go over butternut squash. This is perfect timing because coming up soon in the winter months, you can find really good prices on winter squash. I like to wait until it drops below 99 cents a pound! How many different ways can you cook a Butternut Squash? To…
I am a huge fan of guacamole and really avocados in general, but occasionally you want to spice things up and try out some new flavors! So, today we will go over lots of fun and creative ideas to make your guacamole even more tasty. Guacamole Ideas to Try! Here are our top options of…
Sweet potatoes don’t always get to be recognition they deserve! They are so versatile and can be used for so much more than sweet potato casserole. So, today we are going to look at different ways to cook them and how to season them! How many different ways can you cook a sweet potato? The…
I swear the closer we get to the holidays the less time I have. It’s exhausting with all the events and after school activities. So, this week, we are focusing on fast and easy meals that are super yummy! We have a $70 budget for 6 dinners and dessert this week, and our total came…
I’m not going to lie, French Dip Sandwiches can be pretty pricey to buy at restaurants, but we can also make them at home for pretty cheap! Let’s go over all the different options that can help us make the Ultimate French Dip Sandwich at home and within a low grocery budget. What is a…
I love a good, breaded chicken sandwich for dinner….. but occasionally I want to kick it up a notch and try something new. While the basic version is super tasty, I think we can totally make an okay dinner into an amazing dinner! So, let’s look at some different Chicken patty Sandwich ideas that we…
I am a huge fan of simple meals that are quick and tasty! Aren’t you? Well this week we are really focused on quick and there is always a couple ways to make it even quicker! For instance, you can pre-cook rice and some chicken this week so it’s ready to use for 2 of…
November is Peanut Butter Lover’s month, so I felt called to make a collection of peanut butter recipes that were savory! We use peanut butter all the time for snacks and desserts, but I rarely see anyone use for dinner. Peanut Butter is used a lot in Thai style dishes and also in vegetarian dishes….
My husband is a huge fan of donuts, but they can really cost a lot at the local donut shop….. I have tried in the past to fry them at home but honestly the mess and the time just was too much for a quick treat…. Well, now all that changes by just using basic…
This week has been a little crazy, but it reminded me that sometimes the best dishes are super simple. So, we really focused on easy to make and kid-approved dinners! We also snuck in some veggies too, so don’t worry! There are also lots of opportunities for meal prepping and cooking ahead to save yourself…