Frugal Living-2

Kitchen & Recipes

We grow a lot of our own food, make our own recipes, and use what we have responsibly. This helps us to eat healthier, be wiser with the ingredients we consume, and save money in the long run. 

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High quality recipes that can replace the desire to eat out.

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Gardening in a small backyard to produce enough to cut down on the grocery bill year round.

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Saving money by using homemade replacements for common purchases like dressings, dips, and even pre-made dinners.

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Creating a healthy lifestyle with delicious food that is easy to make.

The Kitchen & Recipes Library

bowl of winter fruit salad

Winter Fruit Salad

    This winter fruit salad is a refreshing breakfast, snack, or side...
a wooden spoon scooping baked Mac and cheese out of a 9 x 13 pan.

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

    Baked Mac and Cheese is an easy dish to make that...
a bowl of crockpot chili topped with sour cream, cheese, and a side of cornbread

Crockpot Chili Recipe

    This Crockpot Chili recipe requires only about 10 minutes of hands-on...
Arroz con habichuelas cooked in a pot (Spanish Yellow Rice)

Arroz con Habichuelas (Spanish Yellow Rice)

    Arroz con habichuelas, also known as Spanish Yellow Rice, is a...
candied jalapenos in a jar with a spoon

Candied Jalapeno Recipe

    This candied jalapeno recipe is a 4-ingredient recipe that yields delicious...
sourdough oatmeal cookies in a bowl

Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies

    These soft and chewy sourdough oatmeal cookies are the perfect after-lunch...
A stemless wine glass filled with a mojito mocktail on a marble cutting board next to a sliced lime and mint sprig

Mojito Mocktail Recipe

    This mojito mocktail recipe is the perfect refreshment for any time...
Honey Cinnamon Latte in a mason jar

Honey Cinnamon Latte (Hot or Iced)

    Make a hot or iced Honey Cinnamon Latte in just a...
a slice of breakfast pizza on a plate next to a cutting board of breakfast pizza

Easy Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    This easy breakfast pizza recipe is a fun and fully customizable...
a plate of sourdough peanut butter cookies

The Best Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies

    These sourdough peanut butter cookies are the best balance of sweet...
a pile of jalapeno popper pinwheels

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

    These Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a crispy and savory appetizer or...
gluten free meatballs in a white bowl

Gluten Free Meatball Recipe

    This gluten free meatball recipe is full of flavor and can...
cowboy candy sourdough bread loaf cut in half

Cowboy Candy Sourdough Bread

    Cowboy Candy Sourdough Bread is spicy and sweet. The inclusions add...

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

    These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars require less than 10 minutes...
Peanut Butter Cup Sourdough Muffins on a marble cutting board with one muffin cut in half

Peanut Butter Cup Sourdough Muffins

    These Peanut Butter Cup Sourdough Muffins taste like a fun dessert...
baked sourdough discard Blueberry muffins laid out on a wooden countertop

Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins

    Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins are a great way to use up...
baked sourdough Brownie cookies stacked on a cooling rack

Sourdough Brownie Cookies

    These sourdough brownie cookies are the perfect brownie bite every time...
cooked breakfast egg cups

The Best Breakfast Egg Cups

    These breakfast egg cups are an easy make-ahead breakfast, packed with...
gluten free peanut butter cookies

5 Easy Peanut Butter Desserts

  Are you a fan of peanut butter desserts? This peanut butter dessert...
Pesto and Tomato Pasta in a skillet and in two bowls

Pesto and Tomato Pasta

    This Pesto and Tomato Pasta dish was inspired by a delicious...
Korean Ground beef over rice and salad greens

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

    These Korean Beef Bowls are a family favorite recipe. They are...
baked sourdough Discard Crackers on a plate and in a glass jar

Rustic Sourdough Discard Cracker Recipe

    This rustic sourdough discard cracker recipe mixes up in five minutes...
Chicken Florentine Soup in a Dutch oven next to sliced sourdough bread

Chicken Florentine Soup

    Chicken Florentine Soup is a take on the traditional Chicken Florentine...
a bowl of strawberry bisque topped with dried mint, next to a serving dish of strawberry bisque

Chilled Strawberry Bisque

ns in a new tab)     This Chilled Strawberry Bisque recipe is...
a spoonful of mug cake

Peanut Butter Sourdough Mug Cake

    Sourdough mug cake is a fun way to have a small...
man holding a chicken bacon ranch slider over a black plate with two other sliders

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders for lunch, dinner, or a snack are...
baked spinach and feta casserole being scooped out of a baking pan with a wooden spoon

Spinach and Feta Casserole with ground beef and rice

    This Spinach and Feta casserole is made with rice and ground...
cinnamon roll baked oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and cream cheese

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

    Cinnamon roll baked oatmeal has 10 ingredients, can be mixed up...
a sliced loaf of bread next to a bowl filled with an egg and herb mixture

Savory French Toast

     Savory French toast is a delicious and unique take on traditional...
3 Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders on a white plate

Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders

    Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are a great lunch, dinner, appetizer, or...