Frugal Mac – Perfect Use for Leftover Meat

The other day, I was looking for a quick chili-type dish but wanted to use what I had on hand, which wasn't much since I was going to the grocery the next day. I came up with Frugal Mac because it was very similar to Chili Mac but cost just a few cents per serving. This dish was about $3.50 for the entire pot and lasted several meals and snacks. I assembled this dish without a [+]

Thai Cucumber Salad

I love July because it means fresh cucumbers from our garden. I cannot grow anything and I'm so glad that my husband has a green thumb because I look forward to the homegrown veggies. If you are looking for an interesting way to use up some cucumbers, you might enjoy: Thai Cucumber Salad Ingredients: 3 large cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4- inch slices 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup rice wine or white [+]

Five ways to stretch bread

Over the next few weekends, I will pull a post from the archives. This one was originally published in February of this year before I gained many of  my current readers. Take a peek at the comments also because there are some fantastic ideas. Bread may not be the first thing we think of when we talk about stretching food, but why not? Every little bit adds up to something substantial. I'm convinced there are two types [+]

Clean Out the Fridge – Ideas for Leftovers

This week I have been writing about what to do with all your "stuff" when you are Spring Cleaning. The refrigerator certainly needs our attention when we are cleaning and I'm guessing a fraction of what is in the fridge needs to head straight to the garbage. If you have any edible leftovers remaining, you can stretch them into a new meal with just a little creativity.First and easiest, rewarm the leftovers, but create a [+]

Everything Egg – Use Them Up

With Easter quickly approaching, you probably have seen reduced egg prices and will likely be boiling some this weekend. Over the next few days, I will be giving you some egg info, food prep suggestions and decorating ideas, so check back often to see what's new. If you plan on coloring eggs or even if you are just a frugal shopper, you will want to take advantage of the lower egg prices. Of course, it's not [+]