It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
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One of the key ingredients in many recipes is stock. I know many of my frugal brothers and sisters tend to substitute reconstituted bouillon in their recipes and on occasion I’ll do the same, but in keeping with my desire for taste, lower sodium and most of all for using everything I buy whenever possible [...]
With Summer officially here, I wanted to give you one of my favorite frugal produce tips so that you aren’t wasting even the tiniest bits of those delicious vegetables! This is one of my most popular homemade soups, and no one knows (until now) just how simple and inexpensive it is to make. To start [...]
Refried beans are a staple food in my house. I use them all the time when I make homemade tacos and burritos and it surprised me when I learned that I could make a simple recipe that was better than refried beans in my slow cooker. Not only am I saving money but I also [...]
I have said it before and I will say it once again – I just can’t understand why people will pay for Hamburger Helper and similar boxed meals when they can do the same thing with a handful of ingredients and it will taste better, be better for you and if you’re a careful shopper [...]
Does anyone else get sick of paying top dollar for over-processed foods at the supermarket when you can easily make your own version at home? Today in Freedom from Convenience Foods Month we are going to tackle one of my favorite high energy snack foods – granola! Michael’s Quick Granola INGREDIENTS 1 stick margarine or [...]
This recipe was adapted from a Pampered Chef recipe I sampled at a party last year. It tastes just like the mini burgers from Krystal or White Castle! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 slices American cheese 1 [...]
You can’t beat homemade pizza that you made from scratch, especially if you are using recipes from Gone Frugal! These recipes are posted today by special request from a reader. Michael’s Crock Pot Pizza Sauce INGREDIENTS 3 cups tomato paste (4 6 oz cans) 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 5 Tablespoons dried parsley [...]
After I shared some photos recently of a homemade pizza in the works, one of our Gone Frugal readers asked for recipes for both my pizza dough and pizza sauce. This is my tried and true recipe for a simple pizza dough that is reliable and consistent. Bread Machine Pizza Dough INGREDIENTS 1 cup [...]
If you are a fan of Heinz 57 Sauce then you’re truly not alone. While it isn’t the first thing I go to in the pantry I can understand its appeal so when I was asked to mimic the famous recipe I took the challenge seriously. I hope you will give it a try and [...]
I am not a fan of mayonnaise on sandwiches like a lot of folks are, though when it is made from scratch like this stuff, the yummy factor increases exponentially. Once you have made it for yourself you will be forever spoiled. Fair warning! Michael’s Simple Homemade Mayo INGREDIENTS 2 large egg yolks (save the [...]
