The Cheese Dip That Will Make You Famous!

I call this The Cheese Dip that will make you famous because it’s guaranteed to be the hit of the party! Serve it at your Super Bowl Party, serve it at a cocktail party, serve it anywhere and you’ll get rave reviews! It’s super easy, and you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe. Try it … Read more

Poinsettia Punch Recipe

Save up on money for a party by making this easy 5-minute Poinsettia Punch. Your guests will never know how you made such a delicious drink for a cheap price.

The best way to save on alcoholic beverages at a party??? Serve a signature cocktail like Poinsettia Punch…it’s festive and frugal because nobody will know that you used cheap champagne! You’ll have everyone asking for the recipe, and they’ll laugh when they see how easy it is!  

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in a Crock Pot

If you’re not cooking with frozen chicken breasts, you’re missing out on some frugalicious and fast dinners! They’re a busy mom’s secret to quick and easy dinners.

If you’re not cooking with frozen chicken breasts, you’re missing out on some frugalicious and fast dinners!  They’re a busy mom’s secret to quick and easy dinners. 10 reasons you should be cooking with frozen chicken breasts… They’re a frugal shoppers delight!  Costco sells a 6.5-lb. bag of frozen chicken breasts for $17.  If you’re … Read more

Oven Bacon Recipe – The No-Mess Way to Cook Bacon

It really is possible to cook bacon without a big, greasy mess. Once you discover how easy it is to cook no-mess bacon in the oven, you'll never go back to your frying pan...I promise!

no mess bacon

How to Make Bacon in the Oven

Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
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If you’re still cooking bacon in the frying pan or microwave, this is a must-read! It really is possible to cook bacon without a big, greasy mess. Once you discover how easy it is to cook no-mess bacon in the oven, you’ll never go back to your frying pan…I promise!
Ingredients
  • Bacon (as many slices as you wish!)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil.
  3. Place bacon strips side by side on the foil lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until crispy.
  5. Place on paper towels to drain.
  6. Let the baking sheet cool and the grease will harden on the foil…then, just throw it away – no pan to wash!

 

Go Generic and Save!

store brand savings

It should not come as a huge surprise that many Americans are shopping for generic brands these days in order to save a dollar here and a dollar there. The big question, however, becomes: Which generic brands are right for you and your family when applicable, and when are you better off going with the … Read more

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Recipe

crock pot shredded chicken taco

This Chicken Taco recipe will soon be one of your favorite quick and easy dinners because it’s a crock pot Chicken Taco. It takes less than 5 minutes to put the ingredients in the crock pot, and 6 hours later you’ll have a delicious shredded chicken taco. Effortless!

BBQ Chicken – 2 ingredients!

cooking with frozen chicken breats

A couple of months ago, we moved into a temporary corporate apartment, and I arrived with a huge bag of frozen chicken breasts from Costco (my answer to a super easy supper). I typically cook my frozen chicken breasts in a crock pot or on the grill, but I was limited to a 9 x … Read more