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

a bowl of sausage, Bacon, and Kale Soup next to a slice of artisan sourdough

Sausage, Bacon, and Kale Soup

Sausage, Bacon, and Kale soup is a delicious and healthy dinner that the...
ingredients that can be used to fix common cooking mistakes

Common Cooking Mistakes and How to Fix Them

It is not uncommon to accidentally add too much of an ingredient to...
garlic and Chive pull Apart sourdough Biscuit bread

Garlic and Chive Sourdough Biscuit Bread

                  This sourdough garlic and...
Crispy, Oven Roasted Carrot Fries in a bowl

Crispy, Oven Roasted Carrot Fries and Spicy Dipping Sauce

Roasted carrot fries are a great way to add vegetables to any meal!...
crispy, Cheesy, baked chicken in a bowl

Crispy, Cheesy, Baked Chicken

  This crispy, cheesy, baked chicken is a delicious dinner that comes together...
A plate of chicken Cordon bleu casserole next to a 9x13 casserole dish of chicken Cordon Bleu casserole

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken cordon bleu casserole is a great, simple alternative to the typical chicken...
3 containers of homemade chicken stock

How to Make the Best Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade chicken stock is one of the best things to learn how to...
bowl of homemade caesar dressing in front of salad supplies

Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing- Without Anchovies!

A household favorite, this Caesar dressing is easy to make with simple pantry...
beginner kitchen essentials

Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide

This Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide is the foundation for most of what...
an overhead view of bulk homemade taco seasoning next to a mason jar lid and tablespoon on top of a green and white striped towel

Bulk Homemade Taco Seasoning

  Bulk homemade taco seasoning comes together quickly and stores really well! By...
salted potatoes on a tinfoil lined tray

Asian Smashed Potatoes

  When I think of potatoes, I don’t typically think of Asian cuisine...
chinese pot roast on a plate with smashed potatoes and sliced sourdough bread

Chinese Pot Roast- A Crock-Pot Dinner

  Chinese Pot Roast is a family favorite dish. It feels like a...
bowl of cowboy soup topped with greek yogurt and cheese with a slice of bread on top of the bowl

Cowboy Soup- A Crock-Pot Meal

  Cowboy soup is a crockpot meal that contains ground beef, salsa, diced...
bowl of marinade

The Best and Most Versatile Chicken Marinade

  This is the most versatile marinade because even though we use it...
woman holding a chip with ranch dressing over a bowl of ranch dressing

The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing (without buttermilk!)

This is an easy ranch dressing recipe that uses clean ingredients and mixes...
loaded baked potato casserole with white cheddar cheese on top

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

        Loaded baked potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort...
a clean sink and countertop

How to Put Your Kitchen To Bed

“Put the kitchen to bed” is a phrase we commonly say in our...
Savory rolls on a wooden counter

Savory Alternatives to Traditional Cinnamon Roll Filling

  While cinnamon rolls are a perfect breakfast or a dessert, having savory...

Sweet Alternatives to Traditional Cinnamon Roll Filling

  Cinnamon rolls are great all year round, they evoke nostalgia and comfort...

Step-by-Step Artisan Sourdough Loaves with Pictures

    Since creating my own starter in October of 2021, I have...

Spiced Hot Chocolate Mix

  Spiced Hot Chocolate is a more savory alternative to traditional hot chocolate...

Simple Compound Herb Butter

A simple compound herb butter adds extra flavor to almost anything you would...

Wassail: A Perfect Apple Drink for the Holidays

  Why is wassail the perfect holiday drink? Because it’s great for a...

A Beginner’s Garlic Harvest

A beginner’s garlic harvest is not exactly a huge feat when you look...

Easy Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

  Mini peanut butter cheesecakes require only a few ingredients and only a...

Preserving Butternut Squash in the Freezer

Preserving butternut squash when you don’t have a root cellar is a simple...

Pullman Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

  I’ve been making sourdough bread for 2 years now. In the realm...
chocolate chip cookie pie sliced on a plate in front of a pie pan

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

  A chocolate chip cookie pie was introduced to me several years ago...

Creamy Chicken, Vegetable, and Rice Soup

  This chicken soup happened by accident in my house. It’s fall and...

Quarter Cookies

  Have you you ever craved a cookie, eaten one that looks like...