So many appetizers recipes seem to call for expensive ingredients. I'm going to post appetizer recipes that are sort of frugal when I find them. This recipe uses inexpensive ingredients for the most part. You could probably cut back on the number of strips of bacon used with no problem. The reviews will have more suggestions.Click on this post's … [Read more...]
The Drugstore Game
Many people work the deals at stores like CVS and Walgreens. These are not that hard if you follow the guidelines set out on the forums at slickdeals.net and fatwallet.com. They do seem to be time consuming, and you have to be careful to follow the directions exactly. If you can keep up with it you can save quite a bit and get a lot of free … [Read more...]
Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This recipe comes from the former owner of a Mexican restaurant. She shares some really good recpes at her website.Rockin Robin's Raving Enchilada SauceIt makes about 2 cups and can be used for several kinds of dishes, not just enchiladas.2 cups chicken broth (can use water plus bouillon to make 2 cups)4 Tbs Gebhardt Chili Powder (or other brand)1 … [Read more...]
$70/week Emergency Menu for 4-6 People
Again, your mileage may vary. Some ideas that you can modify to fit your situation. Click here for the menus at Hillbilly Housewife. … [Read more...]
$45/week Emergency Food Menu for 4-6 People
This menu was made a few years ago, and prices in your area might be higher. It takes a lot of prep work & it calls for making your own bread. You might find bread at the bread outlet or "day-old bread store" cheap enough.These are Southern US cooking recipes, so you might want to adapt them to your taste. Also these are menus for when you … [Read more...]