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 love hummus, but why is it so ridiculously expensive? $3 – $4 for 8 ounces of ground up garbanzo beans! So, grab an inexpensive can of garbanzo beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and a food processor…for less than $1 you can make your own hummus!
The Super Bowl’s in Dallas this year, so add some Texas favorites to your Super Bowl Party menu! Chicken Chili Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, chopped or 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped onions 4 garlic cloves, minced 1, 7 … Read more
Recipes with Frozen Chicken Breasts: King Ranch Chicken, Easy Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole If you’re not cooking with frozen chicken breasts, you’re missing out on some frugalicious and fast dinners! You’ll love frozen chicken breasts because they are a frugal shoppers delight! I just bought a 4-lb. bag of frozen chicken breasts … Read more
Since Thanksgiving, I’ve tried 3 different recipes for yeast rolls. All were time consuming and yielded decent rolls but nothing special. My teenage son said it best, “none of them are as good as Beer Bread.” I’m always shocked to see boxes of beer bread mix sold for $8! The directions on the box say … Read more
Key Lime Cookies are a refreshing change if you don’t want to bake something chocolate! They are wonderful at a Christmas cookie exchange, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter or a Jimmy Buffet party! Tomorrow’s recipe on The Budget Diet’s 12 Days of Cookies is White Chocolate Cranberry Bars.
It’s day 6 of The Budget Diet’s 12 Days of Cookies, and this Rolo Pretzel Recipe for Turtle Candy is the fastest and easiest recipe around! I shared this recipe with a friend years ago when she told me that she couldn’t come to my annual cookie exchange because she didn’t have time to … Read more
Homemade Ginger Snaps are a great traditional Christmas cookie that are really a “snap” to make! Bake a batch before your Christmas Party, and your home will be filled with a welcoming holiday spice aroma! Homemade Ginger Snap cookies just smell like Christmas! If you’re taking Ginger Snaps to a cookie exchange , and … Read more
Cheap Drinks for a Party! Don’t blow your party budget on beverages! Serve a signature cocktail in lieu of assorted beer, wine, liquor and mixers! The other secret of a signature cocktail…you can use cheap wine or cheap champagne and nobody will know! Poinsettia Punch Recipe – Ideal for … Read more
Chili is the official state food of Texas, and it’s a great comfort food recipe on a cold night! My Chili recipe starts with a homemade chili seasoning mix. Stop buying the expensive package of premade chili seasoning because it will take less than 5 minutes and cost less than $1 to make a big … Read more
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family. It is a time to celebrate and be thankful, but if you are hosting the party or dinner you may feel a little stressed out this time of year. I remember when I hosted my first Thanksgiving Dinner with about 15 … Read more