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Easy Instant Pot Red Beans And Rice
One of our favorite frugal weekday meals is red beans and rice. It’s filling, tasty, and just about cooks itself. There’s no soaking or stirring of the posts needed. If you’re wondering how to cook those red beans and rice everyone talks about as a great frugal meal to help you save money, this […]
Continue readingTuna and Rice Salad with Veggies
This is such a great summer salad. It’s full of veggies, rice and tuna. It’s a perfect example of healthy eating on a budget. It’s not just for summer though. Enjoy it as a yummy lunch throughout the year. You can make it ahead of time and pack it for lunch. Of course as with […]
Continue readingFried Rice with Vegetables
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it is so versatile. Serve the veggie fried rice as a main dish or lunch, or as a side when you’re making fish or baked chicken. Vary the veggies depending on what you already have at home, what’s on sale at the store or what’s […]
Continue readingCreole Dirty Rice Recipe
This is a traditional dirty rice recipe that calls for liver. You can use either chicken or beef liver for it. Or if that isn’t your thing, replace the liver with a bit of sausage. This makes a nice one dish meal that’s filling and frugal. It’s also a great way to use up leftover […]
Continue readingIndian Lentil and Rice Bake
Beans and rice are the basis of many a frugal meal. The only problem is that it can get a bit boring if you don’t venture out of your usual cuisine. This Indian food inspired dish is the perfect way to spice things up. Full of brown rice and lentils it will fill you up […]
Continue readingKidney Beans And Rice
This rice bowl is such a great versatile recipe. You can cook it in big batches and between the rice, the sausage and the kidney beans it really fills you up. If you’re cooking this for young kids, you may want to omit the hot sauce and cayenne pepper while you’re cooking. Adults can add […]
Continue readingTuna Rice And Veggie Casserole
Unlike most traditional tuna casseroles, this one has rice instead of noodles which I’m liking better these days. The frozen (or leftover) veggies along with the cooked rice stretch one little can of tuna into a nice dinner for 4. It’s a great frugal meal that can easily be modified to make due with what’s […]
Continue readingBacon And Egg Fried Rice
I make fried rice at least once a week for dinner. It’s a quick easy meal and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice. If you feeding more people than you expected, it’s easy to stretch this meal by adding another cup or two of rice, an extra egg and whatever leftover veggies […]
Continue readingBrown And Wild Rice Fruit Mix – Gifts In A Jar
1/2 cup UNCOOKED long grain brown rice 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder 2 tsp brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp dried crushed thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup UNCOOKED wild rice 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped […]
Continue readingPerfectly Easy Mexican Rice
To be sure it turns out just right, you must follow these directions verbatim (precisely). Hardest thing is the toasting of the rice, but it’s not too hard. You’ll get better the more you try it. What you will need: 1 lb. bag white rice 1 small can tomato sauce 4 cups water 2 Tbsps […]
Continue readingHomemade Spanish Rice
2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp onion (chopped) 1 ½ cups white rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup chunky salsa Get a large frying pan and heat the oil in it first. Next add the onion and cook until they are fork tender. Add rice to onions and stir it around until the rice starts […]
Continue readingFried Rice Blend
The most important thing about this recipe is the rice blend. Because white rice isn’t very nutritious and brown rice can be a little chewy I use the best of both worlds. Make a rice blend using 2 cups of white rice, 1 cup of brown rice, 1 cup of whole wheat and 1/4 cup […]
Continue readingFrugal Pork “Fried” Rice
This recipe came from having a bare cupboard. I threw it together and it tastes amazing and makes a lot of food for 7 people. 4 pork chops diced into 1/4″ pieces $1.79 2 cans french -style green beans $.98 3 cups rice (yields about 6 cups)$1.00 3-6 eggs scrambled $.59 Soy sauce to taste […]
Continue readingAlmost Rice A Roni
A mom with a lot of mouths to feed and not much money,I created a few trick. My favorite is ALMOST RICE A RONI. My family loves the stuff. I could buy 1 box but needed more. ALMOST RICE A RONI 1 BOX OF YOUR favorite flavor Rice A Roni 1 additional cup rice or […]
Continue readingHomemade Rice-a-roni
3 Tbs. butter or margarine 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (or any meat that is on sale!) 1 Lg onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) 2 Garlic clove, crushed 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp. salt Fresh cilantro or parsley(optional) Melt butter in […]
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