Cooking

There are all sorts of reasons that cold salads have been a summer fixture for many decades, not the least of which is the fact that they’re a very frugal side dish. 

Your family will love the smoky taste of the food cooked outdoors, and you’ll love saving money by using these inexpensive ingredients and NOT making your AC combat the heat of cooking indoors.

Cooking when you are single can be challenging, even if the motivation is there. Our author shares her best cooking and money-saving tips.

Casseroles sound very “50’s Housewife,” but when you’re on a budget, they’re a great way to make a little bit of food stretch further in a tasty way.

Oatmeal can be a delicious, filling, and nutritious start to the day. Here’s how to make your OWN little packets of flavored oatmeal for a fraction of the price of storebought.

Making your own fermented sauerkraut is inexpensive, probiotic-rich, and super-easy. It’s a delicious side dish and great on sandwiches, too!

Are you looking for some frugal ways to add more veggies to your diet? Cabbage is one of the cheapest choices around this time of year.

Scratch cooking is becoming a lost art but it doesn’t have to be. If you can read, know how to set a timer, and possess the ability to use a measuring cup, you can cook just about anything.

Want to stretch your grocery money further? Just add rice. Here are 4 tasty ways to eat rice, stick to your budget, and spice up your life!

Roasting root vegetables tones down more pungent flavors and makes them a bit milder. Here’s a flexible recipe for roasting random winter vegetables using whatever you have on hand.