Leigh is sharing her buttercream frosting recipe and tips for how to make the fluffiest buttercream frosting: You know THAT mom? The one whose cupcakes always look perfect when she’s bringing them in for the classroom party? Well, I’m here to tell you that you can be THAT mom this year for Valentine’s Day.Read More
Freezer Cooking: Once a Month Cooking and Other Methods
Most people have heard of the once a month freezer cooking method. It has been around for a long time. Creating a schedule where you can save the most amount of time and money creating your family’s meals is a perfect solution for any busy home. Once a month cooking usually involves taking one whole dayRead More
Dairy-Free Milk Recipes + More Homemade Dairy-Free Substitutes
My oldest son is lactose intolerant. He is also the one who likes milk products more than any of the rest of us. Go figure! I try really hard to find dairy-free milk products that he can safely enjoy. I do buy some dairy-free and lactose-free products at the store, but I am always onRead More
How to Set Up a Hot Cocoa Bar + 10 Hot Chocolate Recipes
When I was a kid, we would get together with friends and go caroling and then finish the evening with hot chocolate and cookies. Having friends over for cookies and hot cocoa is a frugal way to host a party during the holidays. It also happens to be a fun, delicious, and low-stress way toRead More
How to Make Turkey Stock in a Slow Cooker
Use your turkey carcass and this tutorial on how to make turkey stock in a slow cooker to make homemade turkey stock. Turkey Stock or Turkey Broth? The terms stock and broth are used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Technically, turkey stock is made with bones and turkey broth is madeRead More
How to Prevent Peeled Potatoes from Turning Brown
You can prep potatoes a day in advance by peeling and chopping them. Then use these tips on how to prevent peeled potatoes from turning brown and keep your potatoes white until you are ready to cook them. I like to peel and chop potatoes the day before a holiday to cut down on theRead More
How to Cook a Turkey in a Slow Cooker
In a trial run for Thanksgiving, I made this easy slow cooker turkey recipe using a Honeysuckle White turkey breast. This Thanksgiving I am going to have a smaller crowd at my table. In fact, I will only have 7 people for dinner, when I am accustomed to cooking for 12 or more. Now youRead More
How to Take Care of Your Cutting Board
Cutting boards are something we all have in our home. Cutting boards are used in home kitchens and the most prestigious restaurants. Cutting boards are used to chop meat, vegetables, fruits and other food items. Taking care of your cutting boards is important to prevent bacteria and to make them last for years to come.Read More
How to Substitute Dried Herbs for Fresh Herbs
Many of us have started drying herbs from our garden in preparation for the first freeze. If you have been using recipes that call for fresh herbs all summer, most of the time, you can use dried herbs instead. Here is a simple guideline for substituting dried herbs for fresh herbs in recipes. How toRead More
How to Care for Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Stainless steel pots and pans can be very difficult to take care of. Stainless steel is also one of the best types of cookware on the market. You will find that stainless steel is extremely durable, cooks evenly and can last you a lifetime! Below are tips for how to care for stainless steel pots andRead More
How to Make Beef Broth in a Slow Cooker
Save your roast beef bones to make beef broth in a slow cooker with these directions. I like to stretch my groceries as far as I can. One way I do that is to make homemade broth. When I make a roast I save the bones to make beef broth. I freeze the bones until IRead More
How to Fill Your Freezer in 30 Minutes a Day
Michelle is sharing tips and recipes for filling your freezer in 30 minutes a day. It’s back to school time! I don’t know about you, but my “lazy” days of summer are almost over and I need to start getting back to business. Eating at 8:30 pm isn’t going to fly with a little girlRead More
How to Reheat Leftovers
After creating a dish for your family, most people have the common task of dealing with leftovers. Leftovers can be a great thing for your family as your lunch the next afternoon or for the base of a new dinner the next day. Since you have spent all that time cooking a healthy meal, youRead More
How to Make a Trifle – Basic Trifle Recipe with Adaptations
Trifles are delicious and easy to make. They are gorgeous and the variations are as endless as your imagination! I have always considered trifles to be the “salvation” dessert because they can extend one measly cake to feed a crowd or turn a cake disaster into a triumphant dessert. I never plan to make aRead More
Fast and Easy Vegetable Prep – Time Saving Tips
I love cooking with produce from our garden; it saves us so much money on groceries. However prepping all the vegetables for dinner can be time-consuming, so I have come up with a few ways to reduce the time it takes me to chop, dice, and slice our veggies. I use scissors to quickly diceRead More
How to Create Easter Dinner for $30.00 – Recipes and Tips
When I was challenged to shop at Smart & Final and make an Easter Dinner for under $50.00 I said, “where is the challenge in that”? I knew that my Smart & Final has a great produce section stocked with inexpensive vegetables that I could use in my side dishes and dessert. I was positiveRead More
How to Cook a Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib)
Why would someone who focuses on frugality share a recipe for a standing rib roast (prime rib) when it is such an expensive cut of meat? Because you can make a whole roast for the cost of two people eating prime rib at a restaurant! Sometimes you want to celebrate an event or holiday withRead More
How to Make Almond Meal (Almond flour)
It is easy to make almond flour! Use these directions for how to make almond meal, also known as almond flour to make it in your blender or food processor. I like using almond meal in recipes in place of flour. It is healthy and naturally gluten-free, but it can be quite expensive. I startedRead More
How to Make a Honey Glazed Ham in a Slow Cooker
This week I shared how I make a Honey Glazed Ham in a Slow Cooker at $5 Dinners. I’m too neurotic to leave the oven on when I am away from the house, so making a Honey Glazed Ham in a Slow Cooker allows me to easily serve an elegant Sunday dinner shortly after arrivingRead More
How to Make Barbecued Chicken in a Pressure Cooker
Have you ever craved something that would take you hours to make? This weekend I was craving barbecued chicken, which I usually make in the slow cooker in the winter, but I didn’t want to wait 6 hours for my barbecued chicken. So I pulled out the pressure cooker and was absolutely delighted with notRead More
