[ad_1] One last tip for this recipe for chicken biscuit pot pie is to use what you have! This might be one of our all-time favorite sayings here at Life Full and Frugal! And it’s because it applies to so much of the frugal lifestyle. While you are cleaning out leftovers from your fridge, go […]
Frugal Winter Comfort Food: Hamburger Steaks with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
[ad_1] Hamburger steaks are sometimes referred to as the “poor man’s steak.” But you know what? You can take something really simple and relatively affordable like ground beef, and make a really delicious and comforting dish! I don’t even add any fillers to my hamburger steaks. Salisbury steaks are similar, but they usually do include […]
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
[ad_1] 4.) Bake or Grill and Serve! Continue assembling the green bean bundles until you run out of either green beans or bacon. Place in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. If you have extra green beans left over, you can always just place them in a baking […]
Homemade Yogurt in a Cooler Recipe
[ad_1] LET’S MAKE SOME YOGURT! Carefully pour the mixture into 2 prepared quart jars. Place lids on each jar securely. Next, place the jars into a small cooler. Add 2 to 3 Gallons of hot tap water (NOT boiling) to the cooler. BE SURE to only add enough water so that there is about an […]
Homemade Toasted Coconut Fudgesicles – Life Full and Frugal
[ad_1] Next, you will need a 2 Quart sauce pan. First add the three eggs, then mix in the coconut sugar. Once that is incorporated, sift in the cocoa powder. At first it will resist mixing with the liquid at first, so just keep stirring. Next add the heavy whipping cream, coconut milk, and milk […]
How to Brine a Turkey
[ad_1] We always smoke ours in a ceramic smoker with apple wood chunks. It cooks so efficiently, it never takes as long as you would expect. This year we smoked a 14 lb. turkey in 5 1/2 hours, and it was PERFECT! If you have a ceramic grill/smoker, you might consider investing in a SMOBOT. […]
How to Make a Wild Yeast Sourdough Starter
[ad_1] Like most living foods, the environment that they live in is very important. Keeping positivity, kind words, good music, other living foods, and joy in your home with help the process of making sourdough so much more successful. Don’t forget that this is not really an exact science. Weather patterns, extreme temperatures, environmental issues, […]
How to Can Whole Tomatoes with a Water Bath
[ad_1] Step Twelve: Lastly, you will remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel to allow them to cool completely. I usually leave my jars untouched over night. As the jars cool, the lids should seal. You will hear them make popping noises. Once the lids have sealed, you can remove […]
How to Make Sourdough Bread: A Multigrain Sandwich Loaf
[ad_1] 6 Cups of sourdough starter (which you will feed for 2 days- directions below!) 2 ¼ Cups sour milk, kefir, buttermilk, or watered-down yogurt 4 Cups of King Arthur whole wheat flour 2 Cups of mixed seeds (options: flax, millet, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, quinoa) 5 Cups of King Arthur all-purpose flour ½ Cup […]
Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole – Life Full and Frugal
[ad_1] This recipe fits a requirement I have for most of the meals that I make, because it is so versatile. I can make farmer’s breakfast casserole for brunch, a baby shower, or the night before to prepare for Christmas morning. I can change it up, depending on what ingredients I have on hand. It […]