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How to Cook Asparagus: The Complete Guide
It doesn‘t take a master chef at a fine restaurant to produce a delicious side of asparagus. Don’t be fooled by the fancy appearance of this luxury vegetable, it can be prepared with minimal effort in the comfort of your own kitchen. Even if you don’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you can learn how to cook asparagus in no time.
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Unexpected Guests? How to Stretch a Meal at the Last Minute
From breakfast to dinner, it is possible to make a meal accommodate extra people on short notice. Home Ever After will help you be the perfect host or hostess with minimal last minute stress! Print this list out and stash it in the back of your cookbook in case of mealtime guest emergencies.
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Frugal Cooking with Fresh Produce
Sometimes it is hard to eat as many fruit and vegetables as we should when shopping on a budget. With coupons you can often find great deals on frozen and canned items, but fresh produce often comes with a higher price tag.
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The Definitive Guide to Ground Beef and Ground Meats
Going to the meat counter can be confusing; there are so many different types of ground beef. What do the labels mean? And which one will give us the best burger? Let's break them down one by one and see if we can solve this dilemma.
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How to Cut a Pineapple
Many people are afraid to buy whole pineapples, even though they are often a much better value than canned pineapple. The simple reason why they pass on fresh is that they’re not sure how to cut up a pineapple. It’s true: with its leaves and prickly skin, it’s hard to know where to start. You can count on us to teach you how to cut a pineapple with this easy step-by-step guide. We’ve even included a video demonstration at the very end for visual learners. How do you cut a pineapple? Materials: Large serrated knife, small paring knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler. 1. Take off the top (the crown). Contrary…
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Top 5 Cheap Kids' Snacks for Summer Vacation
The kids may be home for summer vacation and hungry all the time, but that doesn't mean you should wreck your grocery budget by buying expensive snacks!
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How to Stretch Ground Meat with Frugal Fillers
Meat is expensive and if yours is like most frugal families, it takes up a significant portion of your grocery budget. While ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork and ground turkey are many times cheaper than full cuts of meat, they are still one of your pricier ingredients. A cooked pound of ground meat does not actually make very much meat once prepared; it usually only yields 1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on how lean the meat is. How can you stretch a pound of ground meat farther and stretch your hard earned dollars while not giving up healthy food for your family? How to Cut Ground Meat With…
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8 Cheapest Frugal Foods & Cooking Ingredients
Some ingredients are incredibly versatile and can be worked into several different meals in your menu plan. When trying to cut your grocery bill, looking for the staples that will give you the best value is key.
