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Monday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day so it is time to get ready with this tasty treat! When I was growing up, my mom always did something special on every holiday and one of the things that I remember was her DELICIOUS Mint Chocolate Cupcakes on St Patty’s Day! I am not […]
Oh BOY do I have a treat for you!! I am so excited to share with you this recipe for HOMEMADE Cheese Lasagna! Our friend Anna Posth-Kaysiewcz shared her recipe for this dish and the best part is that it includes ingredients bought with coupons!! It looked so good and was […]
Scallops are one of my favorite shellfish! Cook them wrong, however, and what you end up with is more like rubber than fish! Scallops are very versatile, and you can cook them a whole variety of ways from Jamaican Jerk, to blackened to sauteed in Butter or wrapped in bacon. Regardless of what type of […]
BBBRRRRRRRR!!!!! It’s Sure is Cold out ! This Polar Vortex is a BEAST and putting much of the country into a DEEP FREEZE! There’s nothing that makes me want to HUNKER DOWN and Chow on some comfort food like a cold snap. If this cold snap is inspiring you to throw together a warming, delicious […]
If you’ve been following my Thrifty recipes here on My Coupon Expert you already know I cook pretty healthfully for my family. Looking back over some older recipes, however, I realized I could make them even MORE healthy, save a few calories ( sometimes a TON of calories) and Carbs and even KICK UP THE […]
Nothing beats waking up on New Year’s Day ready to dive into time with family and some tasty snacks. It is the perfect day for lounging with those you love and dreaming up big plans for the year ahead. This year, why not enjoy this tasty and easy to make snack in the comfort of […]
If you are looking for a simple but savory snack during the holidays, look no further than these simple and savory roasted nuts. Perfect for whipping up on a chilly night or for your next cocktail party, these nuts are full of crunch and flavor. You don’t need a great deal of ingredients, nor a […]
If you have kiddos in the house you are going to want to try these! These Ice Cream Cone Santa Hat Snacks are the perfect holiday treat, plus, they are so easy and inexpensive to make. You don’t need a great deal of ingredients, and they take just minutes to make. When you are done, […]
Not everyone realizes it, but you can whip up your own chicken tenders from scratch in the same amount of time as it takes you to preheat an oven and throw frozen ones in. Yep, it’s true! You get tons of flavor, can control the ingredients, and just get that feel good homemade taste when […]
ONE word comes to mind when I think of these – YUUUUUUMMY! Yummy Yummy Yummy, did I say YUMMY? You are going to LOVE these! I must say, I LOVE a good empanada, any kind, any flavor! This is a super easy homemade variety using items that many of us already have […]
Ohhhh! Your family is going to LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Candy Corn Popcorn Balls Ohhh Looky!! How cute are these candy corn popcorn balls? I love candy corn and can’t wait to dive into them. Great for parties, passing out at school or to family and friends, these popcorn balls are pretty easy […]
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Yummy Yummy you are going to LOVE this dish! It is super easy to make and your house will be smelling delightful ALL DAY!! Many of us were able to score the Smithfield Ham Slices super cheap using coupons recently, I also had a coupon for produce […]
I just signed up for this so I thought I would share!! This looks pretty cool! You can browse cookbooks, create your own cookbook with recipes that you have or find and even create a grocery list of the items that you will need to make your dish! I am all about cooking […]
10 Things to do With Over-ripe Bananas Okay, here is the deal, my husband and I have this ongoing dispute on how many banana’s to buy when we shop. He INSISTS on only getting three but I like a whole bunch of bananas, three just isn’t enough. Every time he says […]
Too many cans of FREE BISCUITS in your house? CHECK THIS OUT! 10 Awesome Ways to Use a Can of Biscuits You’ve got a refrigerator full of canned biscuits, now what? Think outside the can! Besides just using them as well….. Biscuits. Here is a whole list of new ways you can use them. […]
What’s for Dinner? Hubby wants my Baked Taco’s again!! Tacos are a classic family meal that kids and adults alike. I love this easy way to add a spin on traditional tacos. Not only does it help stretch the tacos farther but ads extra flavor that is a huge hit. Although my […]
This is SO YUMMY! Your family will LOVE this recipe! Here’s a great recipe to make use of the Pillsbury deal going on right now! Delicious, creamy, rich, and filling- this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table on Sunday night or any other night of the week. It’s […]
You are going to LOVE this week’s recipe! SOOOOO deelish! Peach Cobbler Pops MMM…MMM… Sweet and tangy with a taste of cinnamon this cold treat is reminiscent of Grandma’s Peach Cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top. But, the Greek yogurt gives a healthy power punch of protein, acidophilus, and calcium- […]
10 Creative Uses for Garden Peppers If you have a garden, chances are you are growing peppers. And if you are growing peppers, chances are that by the end of the season you have more than you know what to do with. Peppers of course are a colorful and tasty addition to any […]
Microwave Caramel S’more’s Popcorn!! How about a delicious campfire inspired snack that you don’t have to heat your kitchen up to make? This recipe is entirely made in the microwave. That’s right, I said-Microwave. This makes a bunch and can feed a mob at your next camp in (It’s just too hot out there!) Most […]
Happy Fathers Day Weekend! It has been super hot here in Florida and I am enjoying the air conditioning for sure! We have some family coming into town this weekend for Fathers day, so I starting looking through the items that I already had at home to make a few easy dishes that […]
This was SO FUN! Since many of us got the $2.00 off any $2.00 produce coupon in this past Sunday’s paper, I started looking into different fruit recipes and found some good ones! I LOVE fruit and so does the rest of my family, so these ALL look good to me! If you […]
Sometimes in the heat of summer, the only way to beat the heat is to stay fully hydrated, but let’s face it water can get boring! So we all tend to look for other things to quench our thirst and sometimes I like something a little more exciting than a sports drink. Depending […]
I thought it would be fun to set aside a certain day of the week to post a specific frugal meal idea using items that we have in our stockpiles or current sales! I will try to do this each week and would love to share some of your menu ideas as well! […]
I thought it would be fun to set aside a certain day of the week to post a specific frugal meal idea using items that we have in our stockpiles or current sales! I will try to do this each week and would love to share some of your menu ideas as well! […]
BOY OH BOY do I have a treat for you!! Summer and popsicles go together like peanut butter and jelly. They just fit together perfect, right? But what if you are bored with the usual store bought freeze pops? Perhaps you are looking for a little more excitement, something a little more hands […]
I LOVE Pasta Salad, yes I said it! I know it’s not on my low carb diet, but it is just so fresh and tasty to me! Check out this thrifty Pasta Salad that I am making for Memorial Day using items from my stockpile or recent sales! What’s better at a BBQ […]
I thought it would be fun to set aside a certain day of the week to post a specific frugal meal idea using items that we have in our stockpiles or current sales! I will try to do this each week and would love to share some of your menu ideas as well! I […]