Canning and Preserving
When selecting fruit or vegetables for canning, choose the freshest available, preferably picked that day. Going to U-pick farms, farmers' markets or using fruits and vegetables from your own garden is a great way to ensure freshness. Avoid ... [... more]
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Budgeting 101
Make a running list of what you spend for one month. Include these categories: food, gas, mortgage/rent, utilities, miscellaneous (entertainment, dinners out, clothing, personal care items, tuition.) Save receipts. Write down every single penny ... [... more]
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Buying in Bulk
Get tips on how to make the most of your grocery money by buying in bulk. It doesn't take a math wizard to know single-serve packages are pricey. But heeding the ins and outs of bulk buying is important if you want to net the most savings. Big ... [... more]
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Cheaper Meal Planning
The first step in slashing food dollars is to plan ahead. Most shoppers waste money on impulse buys or last-minute trips to the supermarket for missing ingredients. When you're ready to put the skids on wasteful cash flow, try these ... [... more]
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Freezing Foods: A Real Time-Saver
Not all freezer containers are created equal: use specially designed freezer bags, airtight containers, and aluminum foil to maintain the quality of your foods. Poorly wrapped foods risk damage from freezer burn--a loss of moisture which affects ... [... more]
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Budget-Friendly Recipes for Ground Beef
I will definitely be making this again! My husband loved it and was craving more the next day. We ate it a spoonful of sour cream and cheese on top, with tortilla chips of course. It's also very good with rolls. Makes great leftovers! Looking for ... [... more]
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Budget-Friendly Recipes for Pasta
I really liked this recipe--it's good old-fashioned comfort food! I used whole-wheat pasta for a healthier kick, and instead of bread crumbs, I crushed whole-wheat crackers. I served it with a salad and it was great!! Great recipe , the only one ... [... more]
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Ten Meals on $10
Find out how to make your food budget go further and eat well at the same time--get cooking tips, recipes, and more! [... more]
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Homemade is Money Saved: Bakery Treats
Why spend money for prepared bakery treats when you can make them at home for a fraction of the price? Get recipes! Why spend money for prepared bakery treats when you can make them at home for a fraction of the price? : "Perfect! Tastes just ... [... more]
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Budget Bubbles
Of course, with sparkling wine, it's not just the glimmering bubbles that grab us. It's the whole experience: the unusual heft of the bottle, the ceremonial unwinding of the wire basket, the pleasing pop (or better yet, subtle Sparkling wine is a ... [... more]
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Budget Thanksgiving Dinner
Each of these crowd-pleasing recipes rates four stars or more. Typically the turkey accounts for about 40 percent of the cost of the meal. Save money by buying a store-brand frozen turkey instead of a fresh bird (be sure to allow enough time to ... [... more]
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Meatball Sandwiches
For dinner, make a humongous dish of meatballs and red sauce. Enjoy a tasty spaghetti-and-meatballs meal and save the rest for meatball sandwiches during the work week. That's a twofer, Italian-American style! Pastas and casseroles travel well. ... [... more]
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