Budget Friendly

Economical meal ideas and kitchen tips designed to save money.

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Copycat Recipes, Kitchen Hacks
Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Caramel, Chocolate, Cold Brew, Cold Foam, Iced Coffee, Ingredient Substitutions, Make Ahead, Vanilla
A cold Iced Golden Eagle coffee with caramel drizzle and creamy soft top on a wooden table.

Dutch Bros Iced Coffee Drinks Recipes: Easy Copycat Guide

Table of Contents Bringing the bold energy of Dutch Bros ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Fasting Diets, Healthy Cooking, Meal Prep, Recipe Inspirations, Vegan Cooking
Anti Inflammatory, Batch Cooking, Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Daniel Fast, Ingredient Substitutions, Make Ahead, Meal Planning, Plant Based, Whole Foods
A colorful spread of Daniel Fast-compliant meals, including roasted root vegetables and a quinoa bowl, part of an easy 21-day meal plan.

Daniel Fast Recipes 21 Day Meal Plan Easy & Delicious

Table of Contents Welcome to a culinary journey designed to ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Bread, Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Ingredient Spotlight, Leftovers, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking
Baking Techniques, Budget Friendly, Carbonara, Custard, Egg Yolks, Food Preservation, Freezing, French Buttercream, Hollandaise, Lemon Curd, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Pasta, Salt Curing

What to Do with Leftover Egg Yolks After Making Meringue

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like the airy ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Mocktails, Poultry Cooking, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking
Brining, Budget Friendly, Chicken, Cleaning, Electrolytes, Hydration, Ingredient Substitutions, Marinades, Mocktails, Pickles, Pork, Probiotics
A jar of green dill pickle juice next to fresh chicken and herbs on a wooden board.

What to Do with Leftover Pickle Juice: Brining & More

Table of Contents We have all finished a jar of ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Gardening Tips, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Soups and Bases, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking
Beginner Friendly, Broth, Budget Friendly, Carrots, Cleaning, Fruit, Healthy Snacks, Pesticide Safety, Vegetable Scraps

Creative Uses for Vegetable Peels and Scraps: Easy Guide

Table of Contents Welcome, student of the kitchen. Think about ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Entertaining, Holiday Cooking, Kitchen Hacks, Pantry Staples, Seasonal Recipes
Budget Friendly, Casserole, Classic Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Green Beans, Make Ahead, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Slow Cooker

Easy Green Bean Casserole Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes

Table of Contents There is something undeniably comforting about the ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Breakfast, Copycat Recipes, Global Cuisines, Healthy Cooking, Kitchen Hacks, Pantry Staples
Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Chai, Cold Foam, Comfort Food, Ginger, Iced Tea, Make Ahead, Non Alcoholic, Quick and Easy, Spices, Starbucks Copycat, Summer

Best Homemade Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipes Made Simple

Table of Contents There is something truly magical about the ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Copycat Recipes, Recipe Inspirations
Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Fruit, Iced Tea, No Cook, Refreshers, Starbucks Copycat, Summer
A refreshing Pink Drink and Peach Green Tea Lemonade made using easy Starbucks cold drinks recipes at home.

Easy Starbucks Cold Drinks Recipes at Home: DIY Guide

Table of Contents Crafting your favorite chilled beverages in the ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Healthy Cooking, Leftovers, Meal Prep, Pantry Staples, Vegetarian Cooking
Beginner Friendly, Breakfast, Budget Friendly, Comfort Food, Energy Bites, Freezing, Fritters, Healthy Snacks, Pan Searing, Quinoa, Reheating, Smoothies, Zero Waste

Creative Uses for Leftover Cooked Quinoa: Crispy Cakes

Table of Contents We all face that container of plain ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Fermentation, Gardening Tips, Healthy Cooking, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Sustainability
Baking Techniques, Breakfast, Budget Friendly, Chicken, Marinades, Probiotics, Smoothies, Yogurt Whey, Zero Waste

10 Creative Uses for Leftover Yogurt Whey: Don’t Waste It!

Table of Contents There is something truly magical about the ... Read more

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