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I’m a Personal Trainer Living in Texas — I Spent $125 at Sam’s Club on 2 Full Weeks of Groceries
“I prefer to grocery shop at one place and buy in bulk.”
Feb 5, 2024
"Lemon Butter Melting Potatoes" Are So Good That I Want to Make Them Every Night
Crispy outside + fluffy inside = perfection.
Feb 4, 2024
This 6-Ingredient Gnocchi Alfredo Skillet Is My Kid's Most Requested Dinner
It all starts with store-bought gnocchi.
Feb 3, 2024
You Won't Be Able to Eat Just One of These "Famous" Goat Cheese Bites
The dipping sauce is everything.
Feb 2, 2024
My Extra-Crispy Crab Rangoon Is the Ultimate Game-Day Snack
Join the ‘goon squad!
Jan 31, 2024
5-Ingredient Miso Soup Is the Easiest Thing You’ll Make at Home This Month
So simple, so satisfying.
Jan 31, 2024
I Make This Brownie in a Mug on Repeat (It’s So Easy)
There are plenty of days when we’re fired up and eager to begin a baking project. Unfortunately, those moments don’t always line up with when our chocolate dessert cravings hit. More often than not, we start wanting a warm, fudgy homemade brownie right as we sit down to relax in front of the television, perfectly content to not move for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, we can’t just snap our fingers and have a brownie appear.
Jan 29, 2024
Tuscan Chicken Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds
Bonus: It's super easy.
Jan 29, 2024
We Compared Prices for a Dozen Items at Aldi Versus Walmart
We looked at milk, butter, olive oil, frozen chicken nuggets, and more.
Jan 27, 2024
Fudgy "Texas Chocolate Cake" Is So Good, I'll Never Skip This Secret Ingredient
The ice cream isn’t really optional.
Jan 26, 2024
Movie Theater Butter Popcorn
Tastes as good as it smells.
Jan 25, 2024
This Brilliant 4-Ingredient Chicken Changed the Way I'll Make Chicken Forever
Oh, and it cooks in 30 minutes.
Jan 24, 2024
My Rice Congee Will Keep You Warm All Winter Long
It’s ready in less than an hour.
Jan 24, 2024
You’ll Want to Make This Easy Saag Paneer on Repeat All Winter
It’s got greens for days.
Jan 23, 2024
The 4-Ingredient One-Pan Dinner I Make When I Don't Feel Like Cooking
It might skimp on prep, but it doesn't skimp on flavor.
Jan 22, 2024
"Ranchero Sauce" Is So Good That I'm Finding Excuses to Put It on Everything
It's unreal with eggs.
Jan 22, 2024
My 3-Ingredient Scallion Pancakes Are Super Crispy and Extra Flaky
Almost everything you need is in your pantry.
Jan 18, 2024
The $1 Grocery You Should Always Have in Your Pantry
Watch everyone devour it.
Jan 17, 2024
I Guarantee This Is the Most Flavorful Soup You'll Make All Winter
All the cooking happens in the oven, so you barely need to stand in front of the stove.
Jan 17, 2024
This Pantry Staple Makes These 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies Unbelievably Good
Oh, and they're ready in under 30 minutes.
Jan 16, 2024
The One Ingredient That Makes My Fried Rice Extraordinary
I promise — this will be the best fried rice you'll ever make.
Jan 15, 2024
This Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce Is So Good, I've Already Made It Twice This Month
Embrace the magic that is store-bought tortellini.
Jan 14, 2024
Parmesan Crusted Carrots Are So Good That Your Friends Will Demand the Recipe
Who doesn’t like crispy cheese?
Jan 13, 2024
This "Way Easier" Version of Chicken Parm Is My New Favorite Dinner
You only need six ingredients.
Jan 13, 2024
This Is the Easiest Method for Roasting Garlic
Casually read a book while you wait.
Jan 12, 2024
My 3-Ingredient Sausage Gravy with Biscuits Is the Coziest Breakfast of All Time
Flaky biscuits, creamy gravy, can’t lose.
Jan 12, 2024
This Easy Lemon Mousse Is Impossibly Creamy
Grab a spoon.
Jan 10, 2024
My 4-Ingredient "Dump Chicken Pot Pie" Is the Easiest Dinner
Three words: crescent roll crust.
Jan 7, 2024
The 3-Ingredient Creamy Soup I Make on Nights When I'm Feeling Lazy
This is a bowl of pure comfort.
Jan 6, 2024
My 2-Ingredient Brownies Are Irresistibly Light and Fudgy (and Flour-Free!)
And they’re a breeze to make.
Jan 5, 2024
My "Scallion Fried Eggs" Are So Easy, I Make Them Three Times a Week
Meet the anytime meal of your dreams.
Jan 3, 2024
The 4-Ingredient One-Pan Dinner I Make on Nights When I Just Can’t
It’s on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Jan 2, 2024
The 4-Ingredient Broccoli Side I Make Every Single Week
I have the recipe memorized.
Jan 1, 2024
Is Trader Joe’s “Bougie” or Budget-Friendly? A Former Employee Weighs in on Prices
These five items are worth the price.
Dec 31, 2023
“Christmas Congee” Is the Best Way to Use Up Leftovers
Give this gift to yourself.
Dec 26, 2023
The Secret Pantry Ingredient That Makes Parker House Rolls 100 Times Better
These are beyond worth the effort.
Dec 18, 2023
No-Bake “Christmas Trash Treats” Will Make You Extra Merry
They're a new tradition.
Dec 21, 2023
The 15-Minute Creamy Sauce That Makes Steak 100x Better
Your kitchen will feel like a fancy restaurant.
Dec 18, 2023
This “Amazing” Budget Bubbly Is the Only Bottle I’m Popping for the Holidays
Tastes even better in a reindeer mug at 1 a.m.
Dec 17, 2023
My Husband and I Shopped at 5 Grocery Stores for the Week — We Spent $105 and Came in $5 Over Budget
Oh, and they also went dumpster diving and foraging.
Dec 14, 2023
I Could Eat an Entire Pan of This Old-Fashioned Homemade Toffee
It's ridiculously good — and surprisingly easy to make.
Dec 13, 2023
My 5-Ingredient Whipped Feta Dip Is the Star of Every Party
It never lets me down.
Dec 13, 2023
This 3-Ingredient Dip Has Been My Party Go-To for 6 Decades
Because it's truly the easiest.
Dec 13, 2023
This 3-Ingredient "Fairy Bread" Is Super Popular in Australia for a Reason
An excuse to eat sprinkles? Yes, please!
Dec 12, 2023
The 6-Ingredient Holiday Cookie I Make Every Year
They’re a classic for a reason.
Dec 11, 2023
These Are the Most Delicious Baked Potatoes of All Time
It’s the mash-up we’ve all been waiting for.
Dec 10, 2023
This Lemon-Butter Pasta Sauce Is So Good, I've Already Made It Twice in One Week
It's ready in under 30 minutes.
Dec 7, 2023
For the Best Results, I Insist on Roasting Brussels Sprouts Like This
Even Brussels sprout haters will fall in love.
Dec 6, 2023
Classic Navy Bean Soup Is Pure Comfort in a Bowl
Happy soup season, everyone!
Dec 5, 2023
"Cheeseburger Casserole" is a Weeknight One-Pot Wonder
It tastes just like Hamburger Helper.
Dec 5, 2023
10 Fast and Cheap Ways to Make a Healthy Pasta Dinner
Yes, it is possible.
Dec 1, 2023
18 Budget-Friendly Meals That Don’t Involve Pasta
Reach for inexpensive cuts of meat, grains, pantry staples, and veggies instead.
Dec 1, 2023
10 Dinners You Can Make Without a Trip to the Grocery Store
Lean on one of these pantry recipes for dinner this week.
Nov 30, 2023
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Snickerdoodle "Meltaways" Are the Best Cookie Mash-Up You'll Make This Christmas
They're at the top of the list.
Nov 30, 2023
13 Ways to Use Up a Gallon of Milk
Do you ever struggle to use up the milk in your fridge? Sometimes we buy milk for a recipe or a weekend brunch, and then it lingers in the fridge, half-used, with the expiration date barreling down upon our guilty heads. It’s a sad waste to pour sour milk down the drain, and we’re here to tell you that you never need to do that again.
Nov 28, 2023
I've Made Dozens of Banana Bread Recipes and This Is the Best One
Bananas turning black? Lucky you.
Nov 20, 2023
You Only Need 3 Ingredients for These Perfectly Chewy Nutella Cookies
They’re so soft and chocolate-y.
Nov 20, 2023
The Only Way to Sauté Spinach
Grab the butter and olive oil.
Nov 17, 2023
30+ Recipes Starring Rice
It's easy to create a budget-friendly meal when you have a bag of rice in the pantry.
Nov 15, 2023
10 Ways That Can of Salmon Can Be Dinner Tonight
This healthy, budget-friendly staple takes the stress out of dinner.
Nov 15, 2023
10 Easy Ways to Cook Meat in the Slow Cooker
From shredded chicken and carnitas, to brisket and pot roast, here are 10 easy ways to cook meat in your slow cooker.
Nov 15, 2023
I Figured Out How to (Finally) Cut Our Monthly Grocery Bill in Half — And Saved Hundreds of Dollars
“We instituted ‘Austere October.’”
Nov 15, 2023
Here's How to Make the Absolute Best Southern Hush Puppies
Fried cornbread slathered with salted butter? Sign us up.
Nov 14, 2023
How To Make a Baked Potato on the Grill: A Foolproof Method for Fluffy, Smoky Spuds
In the winter, a baked potato (with the works!) is something my family enjoys on a regular basis. We oil and season the potatoes and roast them directly on the oven rack, then load up the steaming spuds with all the accoutrements our hearts desire. When summer approaches and we turn our attention to the grill, our baked potato habit typically comes to a halt. But this year, it’s only just ramping up.
Nov 13, 2023
The Key Technique to Perfecting Crispy French Fries at Home
The spice blend is so good.
Nov 11, 2023
This Surprising Staple Turns Buttered Noodles into a Magically Creamy Pasta
This is our go-to weeknight dinner.
Nov 7, 2023