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Lately I have been seeing tons of copycat recipes for favorite dishes from restaurants and fast food. These takeout comfort foods are so tasty but come with a huge price tag. So, this week we are doing a full week of Copy Cat Restaurant recipes for our affordable meal plan. The total for this meal…
Life gets busy and stressful at times, but you still want to make a healthy dinner for your family. This is where Sheet Pan Meals come into play! In general, most sheet pan meals are super easy to prepare and you then you pop them in the oven. Less actual cooking and less pans to…
This week, I got out of my comfort zone a little bit and tried a new strategy. I am using the 6 to 1 grocery method to pick out certain ingredients, and then use those to make a week’s worth of meals! The 6 to 1 grocery method has you pick out the following items:…
This week is all about using what we have in creative ways. One of the biggest ways to save money on food, is to not have to throw it away at the end of the week. So this plan will show you how to cook big at the beginning and use it all week, plus…
Seasoning blends are super convenient, but they usually come at a higher price. If you have to buy all the individual spices, they can cost a a lot as well… Thankfully most of us already have a lot of these common spices in our kitchen cabinet! So today we will go over 7 easy spice…
This week’s meal planning is part comfort foods and one pot dishes that are fast! We all know that having a young family is difficult and sometimes there is just not enough time in the day to home cook healthy meal every day. We have tried to create a menu that is quick, not overly…
Now I am calling this a Walmart meal plan, but in reality, you can shop wherever you want. I have price compared hundreds of stores, and Walmart typically comes out cheaper in overall price everywhere in the US. This meal plan is complete as is, but it also gives you some wiggle room. You can…
Transforming a humble bowl of coleslaw from ordinary to extraordinary is easier than you might think, and it doesn’t require a trip to the gourmet grocery store or hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to add vibrant colors, exciting flavors, or simply make this classic side dish more appealing to your little ones, we’ve…
Boxed stuffing, such as Stove Top, is a versatile and convenient option for a side dish that goes beyond just Thanksgiving. It’s a fantastic choice for quick and easy meals throughout the entire year. To make it even more appealing, especially for families with children, we’ve compiled a list of creative ways to jazz up…
Tomato soup is a great pantry staple to have on hand…..but I bet you didn’t know that tomato soup can be a great vehicle to help you use up leftovers! Today, we are going to discuss easy ways to add items to tomato soup to make it better and how to use up some common…