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  • Frugal Holiday Recipes for Less than $1 per Serving

     Affordable Holiday Recipes to Help You Celebrate! Scanning the magazines in the grocery store or the countless recipe sites online, it’s so easy to get a little carried away with your holiday meal planning as you plan to make the stuffing that requires 20 ingredients or purchase the most expensive cut of beef. The recipes […]

  • Cheap Summer Meals For $1 Or Less Per Serving

    Put dinner on the table for next to nothing with these Cheap Summer Meals! Summer is a busy time for a lot of families. With summer camps, vacations and trips to the pool, it can get expensive too. So why not cut costs at the grocery store? Here are five cheap summer meals that will […]

  • Dollar Dinners: Five Healthy Meals on a Budget

    The grocery store bill can add up quickly, especially for families with growing and hungry children. Even when you take advantage of sales; cut coupons; buy frozen produce instead of fresh, and sort through the “manager’s special” shelves, it’s still easy to go over budget. And, for some, that means empty cupboards and hungry bellies […]

  • Cooking with CESI: Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake

    When the nights are cold and the days are busy, there’s nothing better than a hot and hearty casserole you can throw together in a hurry. Not only is this recipe, courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens quick and easy, but it’s economical to boot. We estimate the cost to prepare this dish that serves 8 […]

  • Cooking with CESI – Triple Chocolate Cookie Balls

    It’s Cookie time! Many people love the holiday season because of the treats that are traditional to this time of year. Holiday cookies are fun to make, but they are not always budget friendly. We’ve snagged this great Triple Chocolate Cookie Ball recipe for you courtesy of Kraft, to help you enjoy the season with […]

  • Cooking with CESI: Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole

    Leftovers are one of the most economical ways to create a meal for your family. And Thanksgiving leftovers, in my humble opinion, are the very best type of leftovers. If you have extras in your fridge from your Thanksgiving meal, this delicious casserole will be a treat that is easy on the budget and simple […]

  • Cooking with CESI: Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Looking for a hearty and delicious side item recipe to serve for your Holiday meal? This slow cooker mashed potato recipe from Taste of Home hits all the right requirements! You can make it ahead and heat it for serving, freeing up precious room in your oven, and potatoes are an economical item to feed to […]

  • Cooking with CESI: Brined Thanksgiving Turkey

    Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away – it’s time to start planning your menu! Our recipe this week, courtesy of Food Network is a holiday staple for many families, with a little twist. Bay and Lemon Brined Turkey will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table! The beauty of a roasted turkey is […]

  • Cooking With CESI: Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

    When the weather turns cold, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of hot soup. If someone in the house isn’t feeling well, nothing is better than a bowl of hot chicken soup. Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and as an added bonus, it is one of the most economical meals you can make. […]

  • Cooking with CESI: Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

    Breakfast for dinner is a favorite at my house, and it seems, at many people’s homes. If you want to mix things up a bit and serve something beyond eggs and bacon or pancakes and sausage, why not try a hearty breakfast casserole? You can serve this any time of the day and are likely […]

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