Save Money on Food: Shopping Tips and Cheap Recipes

banana muffins  chicken cutlets  lemon bars

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 also started writing articles on various money-saving tips and techniques.

Thanksgiving Recipes and Turkey Tips

Whether you're hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner or are an experienced cook, here are a few different tips on how to roast a turkey and more Thanksgiving recipes and covering the table with a great selection of mostly healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving. And come back later for when you've got too much turkey! Leftover recipes for after the holiday.

Shop Wisely and Plan Your Menus

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!

Are you Desperate to Save Money on Food?

Read my quick start article and get some ideas on how to use leftovers in creative ways.

Learn to Cook and Save Money with these Easy Recipes

cost per serving calculatorHere's a list of easy recipes for you. You can also:

french dip sandwiches  chicken rice artichoke salad   green goddess salad dressing

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Back to School: Packing Healthy Lunches

Are you looking for some fresh ideas on packing healthy lunches? I've compiled a list of ideas and some outside links to other sites I like which have good articles and ideas on packing lunch boxes. Read more about healthy lunch boxes ideas.

Check out our New and Featured 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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