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This week is a little different because I feel like it is a good mix of fancy but also super simple meals! You can have some of those “fancy” flavors and do it well on a little budget. Our prices this week came from the New Haven, Connecticut Super Walmart and our total was $59.62….
I recently came across a Food Truck that sold nothing but loaded fries. I was amazed and instantly was starving just at their menu! Then it hit me, that you can totally recreate super yummy loaded fries at home. Then I realized that loaded fries are the ultimate comfort food and a fabulous way to…
Cauliflower gets such a bad reputation, but it’s really because cauliflower by itself doesn’t taste like much! We can totally change that by adding some common ingredients to make cauliflower the new side dish in town! We have compiled some of our favorite ways to upgrade frozen cauliflower but I have a fabulous tip that…
I used to not be a huge fan of chicken on the bone, so I never game chicken wings much thought. Then I finally tried them and fell in love! The only downside was when I realized how much chicken wings cost at those pub style restaurants with all the yummy sauces. This totally inspired…
We all worry about if our kids are eating enough vegetables. We also worry if our kids will actually eat the vegetables we serve with dinner. My kids love these frozen mixed vegetables so we regularly keep in the freezer. I have been able to make so many different and yummy meals just using these…
I am totally in my bread era, and I absolutely adore garlic bread. It is the perfect complement to a pasta dish, soup, or anything with gravy! Now I am all about garlic bread being a dinner side kick, but what if garlic bread could be the star for once? Here is where these meals…
Frozen meatballs are definitely a low-cost freezer staple that I always keep on hand. While my kids love the classic of spaghetti and meatballs, sometimes you just want to branch out and try them in a new way. Here is my collection of fun and delicious dinners that start with a bag of Frozen Meatballs….
I know we are all nervous about what grocery prices are going to look like in the future. So, I wanted to share some easy and comforting dinners this week that don’t require a ton of produce. Our total this week is $59.16 at the Super Walmart in Lynchburg, Virigina. This was really close to…
I am a huge fan of canned pineapple. Not only is it a great snack or easy addition for dessert, but it can also be a great item to have on hand in your pantry. When fresh produce is a little too high for my budget, I love to fill in with canned fruits like…
Canned carrots get a lot of hate, and I get it because they are kind of mushy and don’t taste like much….. BUT there is actually a lot we can do to turn these guys into a great side dish for dinner! First, the easy thing to do is make sure you drain the carrots…