Jessica Fisher's Blog, page 71
March 19, 2021
Jumbo Orange Cinnamon Rolls (49 cents/each!)
These Orange Cinnamon Rolls are so delicious for breakfast or brunch. The orange zest and vanilla extract give the rolls a Creamsicle-type boost.
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March 18, 2021
Grated Carrot Salad ($0.20/serving)
Shredded carrots get oomph from fresh cilantro, a simple dressing of orange juice and spices with pepitas adding some crunch.
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March 17, 2021
Spring Vegetable Soup ($0.72/serving)
Make the most of spring vegetables to toss into the soup pot. Potatoes, leeks, carrots, and asparagus join forces in this Spring Vegetable Soup for a delicious meatless meal. Spring is springing up, or starting to, anyway, and what better time for a comforting bowl of soup. While spring signals warmer days to come, it...
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March 16, 2021
Make-Ahead & Freeze Seasoned Ground Beef
Seasoned ground beef, a building block of casseroles, soups, chilis, sandwiches, and burritos, is a great meal component to make ahead and freeze. Ever have those days when dinnertime comes around more quickly than you’re ready to prep something? That’s when it’s such a blessing to have a few things stashed away in the freezer....
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March 15, 2021
Spinach Salad with Oranges & Cranberries ($1.27/serving)
Spinach Salad topped with orange slices, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette makes for a tasty and affordable dish. Spinach has something going for it. It’s plentiful year-round, generally affordable, and available even in the dead of winter as sometimes the only affordable, familiar, and decent-looking salad green to be had....
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March 14, 2021
Meal Planning Tips to Save You Money
Food costs are one of your most flexible expenses. These meal planning tips can help you save money, eat healthfully, and enjoy great meals. What we spend on food is one of the most flexible line items in the average budget. There generally isn’t much month-to-month negotiation when it comes to mortgages and rents, but what we choose to...
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March 13, 2021
The Two Best Ways to Freeze Potatoes
Get a great deal on potatoes? Have extras that you won’t use up before they sprout? Freezing potatoes is a great way to maximize your savings. Potatoes are ultimate comfort food. So good that you never want to run out. And what about when there’s a killer sale? You want to stock your kitchen and...
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March 12, 2021
Egg Sandwiches with Vegetables ($1.05 each)
Go beyond the egg salad sandwich with this egg + salad sandwich. Hard cooked eggs, vinaigrette, and abundant veggies make a delicious and economical meal for Sandwich Night.
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March 10, 2021
Guinness Beef Stew ($2.14/serving)
Homemade Guinness beef stew is homey and comforting. It’s also easy to make in either the slow cooker or the electric pressure cooker. March is the perfect time for comfort foods. Spring teases and promises it’s on the way, yet cold and rainy days still keep us bundled up. That’s when it’s time to bust...
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Tips for Buying Kitchen Equipment Inexpensively
Stocking your kitchen with useful gadgets and tools can make it easier to cook at home. Consider these tips for buying kitchen equipment inexpensively. In a former life – prekids and prior to going debt-free – one of my favorite pasttimes was browsing kitchen stores. Since we lived in Santa Barbara, CA, there was no...
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