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Great Dinners Made with Frozen Vegetables

By Angela on October 20, 2017 Frugal Friday

Frozen vegetables are the unsung hero of the home cook. They make it possible for busy people to have delicious, home cooked meals every night of the week. Vegetarians and carnivores can both appreciate the benefits of frozen vegetables. Why buy frozen veggies? Convenience The number one reason people choose vegetables from the freezer section is convenience. It can be extremely frustrating to get home, start dinner preparations and realize you still have to chop and prep a few different vegetables. Frozen vegetables already come clean, prepped and ready for cooking. Buying frozen vegetables can also help you avoid multiple…

Inexpensive Dinners Made with Fall Harvest Foods

By Angela on October 13, 2017 Frugal Friday

Eating seasonally is a great ways to get the best tasting and healthiest foods at peak freshness. Seasonal foods that are grown locally, also cost less money and support farmers in the community. There are plenty of ways to incorporate seasonal ingredients while sticking to a tight budget. Below are four quick and easy ways to incorporate fall ingredients without breaking the bank. Butternut Squash Frittata No matter what season you’re in, a frittata is an incredibly budget-friendly food. Frittatas are quick, filling and super customizable. First, shred butternut squash using the large side of a box grater until you…

12 Quick Dinner Ideas for Your Average Tuesday

By Angela on September 26, 2017 Food and Dining

You just got off work, picked the kids up from school, cleaned the house, and want nothing more than to just relax. Suddenly, everyone is expecting dinner and you are exhausted. Don’t slave away in the kitchen after a long hard day; try these quick and easy dinner ideas. Thai-Style Beef Salad Thai style salads are the perfect the harmony of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. The dressing is the star of the show for this dish, use a Thai-style fish sauce combined with fresh ginger, garlic, chilies, lime, and sugar. Slice a seared flank steak and coat with dressing.…

Simple Rules for Wine Pairing

By Angela on June 23, 2017 Food and Dining

Have you ever been to a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu of foods and then an even larger menu of strange French words you can only assume to be various kinds of wines? You point randomly at something you may recognize and the waiter gives you a strange stare. You point again hoping to get it right. Choosing wines is largely a matter of preference, but there is an art to pairing wines with specific types of foods so that you can enjoy the best experience possible. This can be a tedious ordeal and require years of…

Common Myths About Frozen foods

By Pennysaver Plus on May 9, 2017 Food and Dining

If you’re like a lot of people, you might use your freezer regularly. However, many people don’t fully understand everything about frozen foods. These are a few common myths. Frozen Produce Isn’t Nutritious It is true that frozen fruits and vegetables can lose some of their nutrients in the freezing process. However, even though they might not be as nutritious as freshly-picked fruits and vegetables from your garden, they can actually be more nutritious than fresh produce from the grocery store. This is because out-of-season produce is generally picked before it’s fully ripe so that it can withstand a long…

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