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Do you need to slash your food bill? I've been there, more than once. I've had to track every penny and experiment with cheap cuts of meat I didn't know how to cook and new vegetables I hadn't eaten before. So I started keeping notes on our favorites recipes. I learned what to do with a bag of dried beans (try these tasty pinto beans), how to make my own pizza instead of spending $20 on takeout, and how to use up leftovers with something tasty like fried rice or burritos.
How to Cook a Turkey
Looking for some ideas on how to cook a turkey? If you've got one you can turn over, try this turkey recipe. It takes more attention in the kitchen but is fantastic. There's also a really good turkey recipe where you cover it with cheesecloth soaked in wine and butter. No turning required, but you do want to baste it. Here's some more turkey tips and Thanksgiving ideas.
Learn how to save money at the grocery store
It takes more than cheap recipes, of course, although I've got plenty of those. You'll want to start planning your menus, learn better ways to shop, keep track of grocery prices, and learn how to use up what you've got--but don't call them leftovers!
If you're desperate, read my quick start article.
If you're new to cooking I have a list of easy recipes for you. You can also:
- Use this simple menu planner
- Sit down with your grocery flyers and use this cost per serving calculator to figure out the lowest cost meat
- Make cheap cuts of meat taste great with a Crockpot Slow Cooker
- Learn to make soup from leftovers
- Learn some kitchen basics
If you're more experienced::
- Read why I love my KitchenAid Mixer
- Make your own pie crusts for about a dime
- Explore some simple meatloaf recipes
- Learn how to roast a chicken
- Get ideas on substituting ingredients
- Explore new menu planning ideas
- Get 15 ideas for cooking potatoes
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Review the newest recipes
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Catalina Apricot Chicken
- Corn and Coleslaw Salad
- Chicken Curry with Tomatoes
- Bread Pudding
- Quick Improvised Beef or Chicken Gravy
- Bean Sprout Salad
- Sweet and Sour Tofu
- Meatloaf with Maple Syrup Topping
- Super Cheap Meatloaf
- Mustardy Meatloaf
- Monte Cristo Sandwiches
- Roast Garlic
- Roast Garlic and Potato Soup
- Round Steak Pepper Steak
- Blue Cheese Burgers
- Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
More recipes >>>
I've also created a new page for reader-contributed tips. Check it out and then email me your favorite tip!
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