Here’s a comprehensive video on how to save money on groceries. Groceries are getting more and more expensive and they are a big part of our budget. I hope this helps! Amazon.com Widgets

Here’s a really fast dessert that is truly satisfying! You will need: 1 pizza crust 4 medium Granny Smith apples 2 TBS cinnamon 2 TBS sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Peel, core and seed the apples. Cut them into thin slices and place in a bowl. Mix in 1 TBS sugar and 1 TBS [...]

Here’s a super comforting soup for these cold, dreary days. Serve it with some crusty bread and everyone will be happy! You can make this soup with left over chicken or turkey as well. Enjoy! 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 tomatoes, peeled, [...]

Macaroni and cheese is very easy to make and a classic comfort food loved by adults and children as well! Watch this video and see just how easy it is! Print the Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Here

These chicken wings are always a hit at my house. My kids love them! I purchase frozen chicken wings because they are always cheaper than fresh. This time I got a bag of wing drummettes because they were on sale. However, I usually just purchase the chicken wings. Here is what you are going [...]

Here’s a nice cassserole with broccoli, mushrooms and macaroni. You will need: 12 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 5 tablespoons butter 1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets 8 mushrooms,sliced 4 tablespoons flour 4 cups milk 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Paprika Salt & [...]

Chicken pot pie is a labor of love! It involves a few steps but the final result will be fantastic! Promise! The first thing we will need to do is make a great broth that we will later convert into a tasty gravy. We will then cook the veggies and mix everything up. This recipe [...]

Swiss chard is loaded with Vitamin K, A, C, E, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Iron and on and on the list goes! Talk about a super food! Here’s an easy recipe for this extremely healthy leafy green! 2 bunches of Swiss Chard 2 leeks, washed well; white and light green parts chopped 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (preferably freshly grated) 3 [...]

Here is a real easy and affordable recipe for Thai peanut noodles. I went ahead and used a package of Chinese flat rice noodles because I had some. You can use linguine or spaghettini if you prefer. Here is what you are going to need: 12 oz. linguine, spaghettini or flat rice noodles 8 green onions, white, [...]

This casserole was one of our favorite ’specials’ when we owned the deli. It is easy to make and loaded with flavor. It is also a great meal to make on a budget! Print the New England Shepard’s Pie Recipe Here

This recipe is really, really good! It is super easy to make and quite affordable as well! If you have one, I would like you to use an oven proof skillet. That way you will have a one dish meal that can be made fairly quickly. Here is what you are going to need: 1 1/2 [...]

I cooked these chicken legs and thighs in the oven for 35 minutes. I finished them with the chili barbecue sauce from last week. They were really good! Of course, one can use store bought BBQ sauce if preferred. The flavor might be slightly different but the result will be the same! You will need [...]