Eat, Drink and Be Frugal

save money eating out

Restaurants want their tables filled. You want to save money eating out. Savored.com is your answer.  It’s a perfect marriage! On a slow night that expensive steakhouse is willing to give you 40% off your tab. If you’re willing to take a table at 6:00 instead of 7:30, that fancy French bistro will take 30% … Read more

Find Recipes Using The Ingredients You Have

recipes by ingredients you have

There it is, that little jar of Hoisin Sauce you bought for a Moo Shu Chicken recipe that turned out to be a flop…now what do you do with it? What about those Panko Bread Crumbs that you tried on your Chicken Parmesan, and your family said they preferred it with regular bread crumbs…what a … 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!

 

Craving Pumpkin?

pumpkin dessert ideas

It’s October, the weather is a bit cooler and I’m craving pumpkin! Pumpkin desserts, pumpkin treats, pumpkin anything! Satisfy your craving with these pumpkin treats, but beware…just reading the recipes will make you hungry! View this SkinnyScoop List Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

recipes with leftover bbq chicken

Got leftover chicken? You’ll love this quick and easy BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe! Dinner couldn’t be easier when you start with Walmart’s frozen ball of pizza dough that costs less than $1.50! Simply thaw, press into a greased pan,add your toppings, bake and enjoy! Your grocery likely carries frozen pizza dough as well. Your family … Read more

White Pizza Recipe

easy white pizza

White Pizza is one of my favorites, but restaurants charge ridiculous prices for this specialty pizza. It’s so easy to make White Pizza, and you can make your own for less than $4. This homemade White Pizza recipe works great on any crust, but I suggest Walmart’s frozen ball of pizza dough that costs less … Read more

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Just 5 ingredients for these delicious flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies…they’ll melt in your mouth! If you know someone on a gluten free diet, these are a lot cheaper (and better) than the gluten free cookies in the store. Don’t shy away from these cookies just because they’re gluten free…flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip … Read more

Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal Packets

make your own instant oatmeal

If you’re buying instant oatmeal packets, it’s time to learn to make your own instant oatmeal! I just priced Quaker Instant Oatmeal at the grocery, and it’s $4 for 10 packets. The store brand is $2.61 for 10 packets. Guess what? You can make 10 packets in less than 5 minutes for about $1!