eat well on a budget with easy recipes from Jessica Fisher
Wondering how you can save money on groceries? Consider these ten simple steps you can take to lower your grocery bill and still eat well. There come seasons when you need to cut back on expenses. Maybe you’re expanding your family and need to build a nest egg. Perhaps you’re changing careers and anticipate a […]
Homemade Cream of Celery Soup is so much better than the canned variety. Make a bulk batch this week to have your casserole and eat more healthfully, too. If you’ve got any casserole recipes in your repertoire, the chances are good that more than a few of them call for canned cream of something soup. And […]
Making powdered sugar is a pretty simple process. Just grind together granulated sugar and cornstarch to make a homemade alternative. It’s bound to happen. You think you have everything you need for the cake or frosting or cookie you were gonna make and when you go to the cupboard. Lo and behold! You don’t. There’s […]
Creating a Grocery Staples Checklist customized for the way you cook and eat can help you easily stock your kitchen and save money. Do you know what you regularly buy at the grocery store? Do you know what the most commonly-used ingredients are at your house? Do you know off the top of your head […]
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 […]
What are the best casseroles? Well, that depends on your tastes. But, no matter what you like, casseroles are the best for using pantry staples and making dinner easy. I don’t know about you, but I consider a casserole to be ultimate comfort food, and more importantly, the BFF of the home cook who needs […]
I’ve been on a ground turkey kick. Part of it is an effort to reduce our red meat. It’s probably not that good for us to eat it as often as we were, plus it’s getting more expensive. I just can’t swing it when the kids could easily eat two to three pounds in one sitting. We’re enjoying it twice a week, which is good.
I didn’t used to like ground turkey, but since I tried Trader Joe’s, I’m hooked. (Sorry to all you people who don’t have TJ’s or don’t like it. I fell out of love with Trader Joe’s a few years ago, but I’m finding ways to make their products and prices work for me, and it’s working really well.)
Anyway, this dish is the antithesis of what I would have made five years ago when I was a sworn beefeater.
Got leftovers from pasta night? No problem. In less than 30 minutes, you can transform them into this delicious Quick Minestrone. What do you do when you’ve got the leftovers of a spaghetti dinner? Well, besides having spaghetti again? Making the most of last night’s supper is a great way to make the most of […]
Chocolate sandwich cookies dipped in chocolate and sprinkled in extra deliciousness? Yes, please! Chocolate-Dipped Oreos are a fun, festive treat for any holiday or special event. Ready for something festive, fun, and super-duper chocolatey? I’m in. Last Christmas, I treated myself to a box of See’s candy — Nuts and Chews, to be exact. I […]
Donut shop mornings can be blissful, but also expensive. Save some coin and bake your own triple chocolate donuts. Super delicious and loaded with chocolate, these baked donuts are a fun treat to make. You’ve seen it scrolling through your feed. That box of donuts with their colorful sprinkles and sweet glazes just beckoning you. […]
Rice is a cheap, pantry staple to keep on hand, but how do you cook it? Check out these easy ways to cook rice perfectly every time! Rice, rice, baby. It’s a necessary component of beans and rice, paella, and rice pudding. It’s a must-have base for Cashew Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. It goes […]
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 […]
Enjoy this classic Macaroni Salad with tender salad macaroni, creamy mayo, savory dill, cubes of cheddar, chopped red onion, and crunchy celery. Ready for summer? Well, spring is here and that means it’s time to bust out the cold salads. Dishes like pasta salad, Rice and Black Bean Salad, and Deli Potato Salad are perfect to make […]
Enjoy a bright, spring dessert with this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Scented with lemon and layered with lemon curd, the tender cake is topped with luscious Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Spring is here, and in my book, that means time for some sweet and lemony desserts. While Lemon Meringue Pie is pretty high on my list, […]
Canned frosting may be what you grew up on, but you’ll be ready to make a switch when you see how easy it is to make your own homemade buttercream frosting. If you’re a cake fan, then you know that the frosting is what makes it amazing. Creamy, buttery, and sweet, buttercream is just that […]
Hot dogs never tasted so good! Make this homemade hot dog buns recipe to enjoy a better bun and a better dinner all the way around. You’ve got hot dogs, but no buns. You could go to the store. You could do that weird thing with hamburger buns that your dad did when you were […]
You can make homemade pizza easily and economically. You’ll save a ton of money and eat better pizza. Learn how to make pizza at home that’s cheaper and way better than ordering it. Guaranteed. If you’ve ever paid too much for a pizza or found yourself without pizza on a Friday due to cost or […]
Enjoy Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that mix up quickly, don’t need any eggs, and disappear in a flash! This cookie recipe, which can also be made vegan, will be a hit with everyone at your table. Cookies are ultimate comfort food. A lot of things are, actually. Mac and cheese. Mashed potatoes. Chicken Pot Pie. […]
Keep a freezer inventory so you can keep track of what you’ve got — and enjoy it before it loses its freshness, taste, and texture. Ever go to the freezer thinking you’ve got a batch of marinara sauce to use for dinner, only to find, NO, you used that last month and forgot you did so? […]
Black Bean Pot Pie is an interesting twist on your standard savory pie. Meatless yet packed with flavor, the flaky crust is filled with beans, peppers, onions, and cilantro. Are you looking for a dish that is meatless yet still packed with flavor? Affordable but still fun? Easy to prep and also freezer-friendly? This Black […]
