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Haitian Spaghetti Sauce
I was in Haiti last summer and had some wonderful haitian spaghetti and was wondering if anyone would have a recipe for such a sauce. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingBulk Food Buying
In my community there is a fruit market that sells to the public and to local restaurants. I found that if I buy an entire bushel, or large bag, etc. I can buy produce for close to half the cost per pound as when I buy the produce by the pound. For instance, three-pound bags […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Fudge Recipe
When I was little, my brother used to make a peanut butter fudge that was really good. I found it again years ago and it was surprisingly easy to make, but I lost it. Does anyone have one to share? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to […]
Continue readingFudge Pie Recipe
I am looking for a recipe for a Fudge Pie that has a fudgy consistency rather than a pudding consistency. Can anyone help? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingFrugal Glass Stove Top Cleaner
PowerHouse Brand Foaming Bathroom Cleaner that comes in a pressurized can works great to clean food, and burnt on food from your glass top stove. One Dollar per can is a frugal choice! Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook series that will help you spend less time and money on […]
Continue readingSave on Your Favorite Products
If any of your favorite products have a website (most do these days), sign up for their mailing lists or newsletters. They usually send coupons, tips, and sometimes samples of their products to subscribers. If you don’t like putting your information online, you can call the 800 number on package (most things have a number […]
Continue readingHamburg Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
2 Pounds of Hamburger (as lean as you like) 1 Medium Onion chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 quart milk 5 pounds potatoes Brown your hamburger and onion in large skillet till cooked. Drain off any fat and put into bowl to hold. In large skillet melt […]
Continue readingPressure Cooker Recipes
I was just recently given a pressure cooker. I’ve heard great things about them, but I need some recipes or tips on how to use it. Thanks in advance! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingRepurposing Cereal Bags
Some (almost all!) of my favorite holiday treats are chocolate covered: puppy chow, chocolate covered pretzels, haystacks, etc. However, using wax paper to allow them to dry can take up a lot of my money. Instead, I save the plastic bags (inside the box) that cereal comes in, cut them open, wipe them down and […]
Continue readingBring Your Own Bags
Many grocery retailers plus Target will credit you 5 cents for each bag used for your purchases. This often saves at least 50 cent or more per trip to the store. This adds up over time, and is a great step for the environment. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper […]
Continue readingCrust-Less Pie Recipes
My mom used to make a crust-less buttermilk pie that I loved. She said there used to be lots of pies (dinner and dessert) that make their own crust. If you have some meat-free dinner and dessert crust-less pie recipes, please share! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingVegetarain Gluten-free Recipes
I have been trying to eat healthier and go vegetarian but I think I’m gluten intolerant, so I am looking for recipes that fit both of these criteria. Thank you for your help! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if […]
Continue readingSpeedy Pat-in Pastry
For those busy days when you want pie, but not all the mess. Put directly into a 9″ pie plate & mix with a fork: 1 1/2c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp white sugar, 1/4 tsp salt. Combine slightly less than 1/2 c. veg. oil & 3 Tbsp cold milk in a cup. Beat with a […]
Continue readingJuice That Goes On And On
I have discovered that 1 can of frozen orange juice can make a whole gallon of if I add a cup of sugar and dilute it with a gallon of water! It’s the cheapest thing I could find for my four growing boys to drink. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingSugar Cookies Without Baking Powder
I’m looking for simple cookie recipes made without baking powder. I am allergic to corn starch which is the filler in baking powder. I also can’t eat my own biscuits and white cake anymore 🙁 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
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