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Slow cooker beans and rice
By Heather Disarro on
Aug 30, 2013
Put that slow cooker to good use when it comes to satisfying staples. Beans and rice cook together to make a delicious side or main...
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Guide to dining out with the kids
By Ami Burns on
May 27, 2013
Having young kids doesn't mean giving up on eating out. Here are tips for dining out on the cheap — or even free — with the kids.
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Turnip greens and ham
By Aimee Fortney on
Mar 22, 2013
Another "green" to add to your side dish rotation.
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4-Bean smoky Tex-Mex soup
By Heather Disarro on
Feb 22, 2013
Who says you can get good spicy flavor only in chili? This 4-bean smoky Tex-Mex soup pairs perfectly with cornbread, chips or a...
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Italian red beans and rice
By Heather Disarro on
Jul 20, 2012
The always-loved red beans earn some extra flavor from Italian sausage, while Arborio rice steals the show with its starchy...
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7 Ingredient marinara recipe
By Claire Gallam on
Apr 17, 2012
As delicious as homemade marinara is, not all of us have a few hours to sit by the stove as our sauce simmers and thickens with...
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6 Ingredients or less meals
By Claire Gallam on
Apr 12, 2012
So it's Wednesday evening, the kids are screaming for dinner, you had a horrible day at work, your husband is late again and you're...
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Best spring fruits and vegetables
By Kori Ellis on
Mar 25, 2012
Though in-season produce varies by region and climate, here are some spring fruits and vegetables that are usually abundant (and...
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Feeding a family of four for under $20
By Kori Ellis on
Mar 23, 2012
You can create well-rounded, healthy meals for your family without breaking your budget. With smart shopping and a little planning,...
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$10 Chicken dinner recipes
By Michele Borboa, MS on
Mar 2, 2012
Forget the fast food bucket of chicken and fix these three cheap chicken dinners at home.
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6 Ingredients to stretch your food budget
By Michele Borboa, MS on
Mar 2, 2012
Stock your kitchen with these six money-saving ingredients and you'll always have great meals on your table and green in your...
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Slow cooker chili mac recipe
By Amy Vowles on
Feb 27, 2012
For many people chili is all about the meat. If you are trying to incorporate a few more meatless nights into your schedule, your...
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Save the scraps! 4 Leftovers you shouldn't throw away
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
Next time you cut up veggies or fruits for a meal, don't throw away the scraps! All that food-garbage you create can actually be put...
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Our favorite coupon sites
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
You don't have to cut coupons from your weekly paper to save money on groceries and other household goods. Many websites offer...
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Money saving meal prep strategies
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
Grocery stores are filled with convenience and time-saving food options, but they usually come at a cost. To save some serious...
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Ingredient swaps that save money
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
Small changes in the kitchen can pay off in your wallet. When cooking your favorite recipes, swap one or two ingredients for less...
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Cooking in quantity: Feed an army (or a teenage boy) for less
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
You may find it hard to stay out of the poor house when you're trying to keep a big family or a growing teenager (and his friends)...
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5 Things you can do today to save money in the kitchen
By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on
Nov 8, 2010
Because you have to eat, finding ways to save money on your groceries may seem difficult, but the following five tips can help you...
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8 Quick tips to waste less food
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Aug 23, 2010
Do you notoriously buy fresh fruits and vegetables that ultimately go bad in the fridge? Do you frequently make a large batch of...
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Save money with budget meals for busy moms
By Michele Borboa, MS on
Feb 3, 2009
A busy mom's work is never done, or so it seems, and getting dinner on the table is a daily challenge. You want to feed your family...
Recipes, tips and tricks just for Moms who want to save money in the kitchen.
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