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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant & Carrots

Jessica Fisher · December 9, 2020 · 15 Comments

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Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant and Carrots. The slow cooking gives you tender, flavorful chunks of beef. When I think of cozy suppers, I think of something hot and filling. Something that whispers, “comfort food.” As much as I love salad, it’s not really “cozy.” Cheesy […]

Filed Under: Beef, Recipe, Slow Cooker, Soups Tagged With: dairy-free, packable

How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Jessica Fisher · October 28, 2020 · 65 Comments

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Make things easy on yourself! Roast a whole chicken in the slow cooker for tender, delicious cooked chicken. Cooking a whole chicken in the crockpot—as opposed to cooking pieces—can be a great way to stretch your grocery dollar. Not only do you get an abundance of cooked chicken plus a carcass to make homemade chicken stock, […]

Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dishes, Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: dairy-free

How to Cook Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker

Jessica Fisher · October 15, 2020 · 3 Comments

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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats make for an easy, filling, and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Learn to cook steel cut oats in the slow cooker for meal prep this week. Breakfast can be a simple affair like opening a box of cereal or running through the drive thru for a breakfast sandwich. Both of those options […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free

Cumin Pork Loin Roast Recipe for the Slow Cooker

Jessica Fisher · October 7, 2020 · 7 Comments

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Get your slow cooker to make dinner for you; this Cumin Pork Loin Roast Recipe is just the thing. With hints of lime and cumin, it’s delicious and easy to prep. Without a doubt the slow cooker can be the busy mom’s best friend in the kitchen. Who else will cook for you while you’re […]

Filed Under: Pork, Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: dairy-free

Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix to Replace the Packets

Jessica Fisher · September 9, 2020 · 50 Comments

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Make your own homemade dry onion soup mix to keep on hand to flavor dips and main dish recipes. With a few pantry staples, you can save money on homemade convenience. Dry onion soup mix was a staple in Gramma’s pantry. Adding quick and easy flavor to any number of dips, soups, sauces, and meat […]

Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Frugal Pantry, Recipe, Seasoning Mix Tagged With: dairy-free, DIY Convenience, whole 30

Skillet Home Fries Recipe (Made With Leftover Baked Potatoes!)

Jessica Fisher · September 5, 2020 · 8 Comments

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This skillet home fries recipe couldn’t be simpler and is a great way to stretch the budget! These home fries are made with a couple leftover baked potatoes, making for a perfect diner-style breakfast at home! Breakfast foods rank up there at the top of the comfort food hierarchy, dontcha think? Whether it’s fluffy pancakes, […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: dairy-free, leftovers, whole 30

Easy Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Recipe ($1.01 /batch)

Jessica Fisher · June 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Everyone knows the secret is in the sauce, or in this case, the dressing! Take your salads over the top with this Easy Homemade Italian Salad Dressing recipe. When sweater weather is passed, you know what comes next? Salad weather.  And while, yes, salads can be enjoyed all year long, they are often best when […]

Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Recipe, Salads Tagged With: dairy-free

Grilled Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe (84 cents/serving)

Jessica Fisher · June 11, 2020 · 6 Comments

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Fresh basil and tangy balsamic vinegar add rich flavor to this grilled pork chops recipe. Make a double batch of Balsamic Pork Chops and freeze one for a later date. That means it’s time to cook outside, eat ice cream, and try to stay cool. Am I right? That’s why it’s so important to have […]

Filed Under: Grilling, Pork, Recipe Tagged With: dairy-free

5 Different Ways to Cook Perfect Chicken to Use in Recipes

Jessica Fisher · June 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Whether it’s chicken salad or a noodle soup, it’s helpful to have cooked chicken on hand to use in your favorite recipes. Check out these easy five ways to cook chicken perfectly. Chicken. It’s affordable. It’s versatile. It’s delicious. For instance, it’s a star player in Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, a key ingredient in Chicken Bacon Subs, […]

Filed Under: Chicken, Kitchen Tips Tagged With: cooked chicken, dairy-free

Marinara Sauce Simple Enough for Everyday ($2.65/big batch)

Jessica Fisher · May 10, 2020 · 18 Comments

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Skip the bottled pasta sauce. You can make your own marinara sauce, simple enough for everyday, yet tasty enough for all your favorite dishes. When I was a starving college student and poor newlywed, I thought the only way to buy spaghetti sauce was to buy the jar from the grocery store. Even back then, […]

Filed Under: Meatless, Pasta, Sauces, Slow Cooker Tagged With: dairy-free

Last-Minute No Cook Pizza Sauce (50 cents/cup)

Jessica Fisher · May 1, 2020 · 12 Comments

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Homemade pizza sauce comes together in a snap with regular pantry ingredients. This Last-Minute, No Cook Pizza Sauce will save your pizza night. Pizza night rolls around and you’ve got a hankering for homemade pizza. You’ve done your due diligence and prepped the sourdough pizza crust already — or bought some when you were at […]

Filed Under: Pizza, Recipe, Sauces Tagged With: 30-minute meals, dairy-free

How to Roast Vegetables in the Oven [VIDEO]

Jessica Fisher · April 24, 2020 · 31 Comments

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Learn how to roast vegetables in the oven (quickly and easily!). The result is a tender, caramelized, delicious vegetable side dish perfect to serve in salads or alongside your favorite meat. Looking for a vegetable side dish that’s simple, tasty, and cheap to make?  Look no further. Roast Vegetables are it. It takes very little […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: dairy-free, Veggies Most, whole 30

Pasta Salad Bar How-To

Jessica Fisher · April 16, 2020 · 17 Comments

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Serving a Pasta Salad Bar is a cool and easy way to serve a meal that everyone likes. Provide cooked pasta and toppings so each can make his own pasta salad. Do you serve dinner family style? Individually plated? Or buffet-style? Each has its benefits, but I find buffet style to work the best for […]

Filed Under: Lunches, Pasta, Recipe, Salads Tagged With: dairy-free, packable, pantry

Jamie’s Spice Mix – Add a Little Zest to Dinner!

Jessica Fisher · April 3, 2020 · 30 Comments

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A simple and easy way to flavor your meals can be found right in your spice cupboard. Mix up your own spice blends to add spice and save money. This recipe for Jamie’s Spice Mix will add zest to any meal. The spice of life is …. spice, of course. You can have a sparse […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Seasoning Mix Tagged With: 30-minute meals, dairy-free, pantry, whole 30

Lemon Herbed Vinaigrette

Jessica Fisher · March 21, 2020 · 2 Comments

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Enjoy a bright and flavorful salad dressed with this homemade Lemon Herbed Vinaigrette. It mixes up in minutes and packs a punch with lemon, garlic, and herbs. Have you struggled to find a bottled salad dressing you love? Well, let the search be over! Making your own salad dressings is a great way for you […]

Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Recipe Tagged With: dairy-free, pantry

Irish Stew & Other St Patrick’s Day Recipes [VIDEO]

Jessica Fisher · March 12, 2020 · 29 Comments

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A classic Irish Stew is simple and flavorful. It comes together easily with hearty chunks of meat, potatoes, and carrots. And it brings ultimate comfort. If you’re like me and you (a) don’t like corned beef and cabbage and/or (b) don’t want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a dish that isn’t even Irish, then […]

Filed Under: Beef, Recipe, Slow Cooker, Soups Tagged With: dairy-free, packable

Carne Asada Recipe

Jessica Fisher · March 7, 2020 · 22 Comments

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Enjoy the smoky, savory goodness of homemade carne asada that you marinate yourself. With this carne asada recipe, you can avoid commercial marinades and focus on real food flavor. If you’ve got a decent taqueria or Mexican food restaurant near you, then you’re probably with familiar with carne asada. Grilled and sliced beef, it’s marinated in an […]

Filed Under: Beef, Grilling Tagged With: dairy-free

How to Cook a Pot Roast in the Slow Cooker

Jessica Fisher · February 16, 2020 · 30 Comments

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You can truly set it and forget it when you cook a pot roast in the slow cooker. A quick assembly in the morning allows you to enjoy a great dinner at night. You’ve probably heard of the beauty of the slow cooker and what delicious roasts you could cook in one. But maybe it […]

Filed Under: Beef, Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: dairy-free, whole 30

Sourdough Pizza Crust

Jessica Fisher · January 14, 2020 · 60 Comments

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Use up that sourdough starter discard in this delicious and flavorful sourdough pizza crust. Mix the dough in the morning and it’s ready to bake into pizzas at dinnertime. Should you decide to tackle the art of baking with sourdough, then you’re going to want to make a few things besides bread. I know I […]

Filed Under: Pizza, Recipe Tagged With: dairy-free, pantry, sourdough, sourdough discard, vegan

Quick & Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

Jessica Fisher · January 7, 2020 · 2 Comments

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Pull together a quick and easy dish of Cauliflower Fried Rice in just minutes. Made with just a handful of kitchen staples, this meal is delicious and packed with veggies. You ever have one of those days when you really don’t want to cook? You want something easy and quick. And you don’t want to […]

Filed Under: Meatless, Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: 30-minute meals, dairy-free, packable, Veggies Most, whole 30

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