Frugal Friday: Meal Planning by Theme

Don’t forget about the No Whine With Dinner Cookbook Giveaway through November 7!

Did you decide that yesterday’s post on monthly meal planning was a little daunting?  We can take a few steps back and try something very simple – planning by theme.
Planning by theme is a great way to narrow down recipe decisions and make [...]

Meal Planning 101: Getting Started

Is meal planning something you wish you did, but you don’t know where to start?  I found some great blog posts that will help you get started.  I think these bloggers are some of the real mavens of the Meal Planning world and I turned to them for the best ideas to get into the [...]

Go-To Crockpot Recipes and Slow Cooking Tips

As the weather turns chilly and the days are shorter, it’s so nice to walk in the door and smell a warm meal.  The slow cooker becomes my best friend because I can start cooking in the morning, leave it all day, and expect dinner to be ready when I come home.
I found an excellent [...]

Guest Post: Batch Cooking and Freezer Meals

I’m excited to have a guest post from Jodie, author of Eatin’ on the Cheap.  Her blog features not only her beautiful photos, but delicious recipes and practical tips for delicious food on a budget.  Today, she’ll share her expertise on batch cooking and freezer meals. Don’t forget to hop on over to her blog [...]

Save Time in the Kitchen through Smart Preparation

Being smart about prepping food can really cut down on the amount of time you spend cooking dinner.
Pre-Prep
When you get home from the grocery, take the time to prepare your groceries for the week ahead.
Vegetables
Take vegetables of the bag and wash them and dry them.  Dice or chops for later use.  When you begin to [...]