Saving Money in the Kitchen

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Spend Less; Eat Well

The prices of groceries continue to rise so we must find ways to save money without sacrificing the foods we love. Within the contents of this lens you will find tips and recipes to help you save money in the kitchen.

I love to cook and I love to eat well. My idea of saving money on groceries is NOT to buy bologna and bread. Instead, I search for recipes that allow me to enjoy my favorite foods without having to take out a loan prior to going to the grocery store. My collection includes kid friendly recipes as well as gourmet entertaining recipes.

If saving money in the kitchen becomes a burdensome chore then you will be unable to follow through. So, in addition to being inexpensive, the recipe must also be easy and quick. Fortunately, there are tons of recipes that meet this criteria so read through this lens and get ready to enjoy a scrumptious low-cost dinner tonight!

Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

The usual tips - Don't shop when you are hungry. Don't take the kids with you when shopping. Buy generic. Definitely not ground shaking information, but still valuable nonetheless.

Eye level shelf items - Manufacturers pay more to have their items displayed at eye level on the grocery store shelves. As a result, the cheapest items are most likely to be above or below eye level.

Menu Planning - Plan your menus and go to the store with a shopping list. This will help eliminate impulse shopping.

Leftover Magic with Roast Beef

This Italian Pot Roast is easily prepared in your slow cooker and is the perfect entree for a busy Saturday or Sunday. The leftovers will provide magical meals for several busy weeknights.

Italian Pot Roast
3 lbs beef chuck eye roast
salt and pepper
1 TBL oil
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 large onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves (3 sliced and 3 minced)
6 small-to-medium red potatoes, halfed lengthwise

Cut 3 slits in the beef and stuff each slit with sliced garlic clove. Season all sides of beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet and brown beef on all sides (approximately 10 minutes).

Place beef in slow cooker and top with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and potatoes. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. After 3 hours, remove cover and stir lightly to coat potatoes with sauce. Cover and heat on low for 3 more hours.

Tip: If it is not convenient for you to stir halfway through, don't worry about it. This step can be skipped if needed.

Next night - Roast Beef Pasta
2 cups dried pasta (any kind...penne, elbow, etc.)
sauce leftover from Italian Pot Roast
Roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 TBL italian seasoning
cornstarch and water, if needed to thicken sauce
Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta and drain. In medium saucepan, heat sauce and roast. Add italian seasoning and stir. Cook until heated. If sauce is too thin, mix water and cornstarch and add to sauce to thicken.

To serve: Top pasta with meat sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

Money Saving Recipe

From my family - To your Family - Compliments of Grannie B

Grannie B's Chicken Pot Pie

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chicken broth
1 can each cream of celery soup and cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 pkg (16 oz) frozen peas and carrots
1 tsp poultry seasoning
½ tsp garlic salt

Mix above ingredients and spread in 9 x 13 pan. Then melt 1 stick of margarine and pour over above.

1 ½ - 2 cups baking mix (i.e. Bisquick)
1 ½ cup milk

Mix baking mix and milk and spread on top of melted margarine. Bake in 450 degree oven until golden brown.

Saving Money in the Kitchen

Spend Less; Eat Well

Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

Leftover Magic with Roast Beef

Money Saving Recipe

From my family - To your Family - Compliments of Grannie B

Saving Money in the Kitchen - Ebook

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