Earn, Save & Live Smart
Find tasty, budget-friendly food ideas here! This section is packed with tips on using SNAP/EBT benefits wisely and getting the most out of your grocery budget. From easy recipes that save you money to smart shopping strategies, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to eat well and save at the same time. It’s all about enjoying good food without breaking the bank. Dive into delicious, affordable meal solutions today!
I’ve got a grocery store secret to share with you that will save you money – it’s the grocery savings calendar. Did you know that certain items in the grocery store go on sale during certain months of the year? If it’s National Frozen Food Month (which happens to be March), you’ll find lots of … Read more
How many times have you had to buy a quart of buttermilk when you really only needed 1 cup for your recipe? It’s quick, easy and cheap to make your own buttermilk, and you can make exactly the amount you need!
If you’ve never tried Portobello Mushrooms, they’re a hearty and healthy substitute for meat. Portobello Mushroom Tacos are your answer for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner.
3.2.1230 This is my go-to casserole to bring a sick friend or a new mom.
Chuy’s is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants, and I’ve been missing their Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas ever since we moved! My solution? Create my own recipe, and I can proudly say they’re as good as Chuy’s!
Irish Soda Bread is made with basic ingredients and does not require rising! It’s slightly sweet and makes a nice breakfast bread…try it for St. Patrick’s Day!
If you’re a vegetarian or if you like to incorporate a few vegetarian meals in your menu…Pesto Pasta with White Beans is packed with protein and fiber, and it’s sure to please the entire family. It’s also an ideal no-meat recipe for Lent. If you want to sneak in a few veggies stir in lightly … Read more
With just 4 ingredients, you’ll have this family friendly vegetarian dinner on the table in no time! Why don’t you serve it on a Friday during Lent?
Cooking dried beans in a crock pot doesn’t really require a recipe, and it doesn’t require soaking beans overnight. After you make them once, you can file the “recipe” away with How to Cook Rice or How to Make Scrambled Eggs because it’s that easy! No more soaking beans overnight or simmering on the stove … Read more
According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu. Check out the results of my vegetarian burger taste test. Meat free doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to Whole Foods … Read more