Friendship Soup Mix, an Inexpensive Christmas Gift Idea

Pin it Friendship Soup Mix is a gift idea that I originally saw in Taste of Home magazine many years ago. You can layer these ingredients in a jar as shown, or in a regular quart size mason jar. The recipient can make the soup anytime using a few extra ingredients. A friend and I [...]

“Cake-in-a-Cup” for Inexpensive Christmas Gifts

Pin it All parents struggle with Christmas gifts for teachers, coaches, friends, etc. As a former teacher, I can tell you that you will never go wrong with food! (good food, that is) I have done a few things over the years that got rave reviews, and were very inexpensive. Of course, I’m willing to [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Traditional Macaroni and Cheese

Pin itThis recipe was given to me by my friend Lori. It’s amazing that many people don’t know how to make this old standby, including me before she gave this to me. “It’s one of my standbys for kid appeal. I almost didn’t send it, because it seems such a basic one; however, I can’t [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Country Style Steak

Pin itCube Steak is one of the most inexpensive cuts of meat, and until recently I’ve never had a recipe that I liked. And Country Fried Steak is another one of those Southern dishes this Italian girl NEVER would’ve imagined eating! I found this recipe on About.com: Southern Food, and loved it. I usually post [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Pin itThis macaroni and cheese recipe comes from my college roommate! She grew up vegetarian, and this was staple at their dinner table. The one somewhat costly item is the cheese, but you can find it on sale, or get it at Sam’s or Costco. However, the mushroom soup stretches the cheese farther, making it [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Chicken and Dumplings

Pin itWarning: This recipe will not be appearing in “30 Minute Meals.” This Chicken and Dumplings is definitely food of love. It takes a total of about 90 minutes to cook. However, that also has some boiling time built in, so you can work in other tasks. It’s not fast, but it is cheap! I [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Dried Beans

Pin itBeans Beans, the musical fruit,the more you eat the more you… um, can fit in your suit! …because they’re healthy, too. Yeah, that’s it. Anyway… A lot of people are intimidated by cooking with dried beans. You see the bags in the grocery store for $.99, but you think, “What would I do with [...]

Join In With Friday’s Frugal Feast!

Pin itI’ve decided I’m going to add a Mr. Linky to Friday’s Frugal Feast, just in case anyone else wants to participate. So look through your recipes, and find one that’s dirt-cheap! Post the recipe on your site, and come back tomorrow to sign the Linky! Follow RealLifeSarah on Twitter

The Best Barbecue Chicken Ever

Pin itI guarantee this recipe is the easiest and yummiest barbecue chicken you have ever tasted! My mother-in-law introduced me to this recipe. I purchased chicken breasts this week for $2.50 / lb at Harris Teeter, so I made this for a friend who is going through a hard time right now. Barbecue Chicken (6-8 [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Salisbury Steak

Pin itSo you found a great sale on ground beef? Do you have some in your freezer, but you don’t want tacos or meatloaf any more? I have the perfect recipe for you! My husband and friends rave about this recipe, and it’s great for freezing, or providing meals for others. I learned this recipe [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Turkey Corn Chowder

Pin itI had planned to post a cheap and delicious Christmas gift today, Friendship Soup Mix, but I realized that we need to do something with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! So I’m going to stick with the soup theme (because soup is usually cheap!), and share what I will be cooking this weekend! Turkey [...]