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How To Calculate Recipe Cost

Calculating recipes costs can be an eye opening experience. Learn how to use your receipts and package labels to calculate recipe cost and cost per serving.

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200+ Recipe Ideas for Pantry Staple Ingredients

200+ recipe ideas for your most common pantry staple ingredients, including beans, grains, canned goods, meat, vegetables, and more!

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How to Freeze Green Onions

Learn how to store and freeze green onions to reduce waste, save money, and always have fresh green onions on hand for cooking!

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Long Lasting Produce to Stock Up On During Isolation

Stock your pantry and freezer with these long lasting fruits and vegetables so you can keep a diet full of produce even when grocery access is limited.

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Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos

$11.29 recipe / $1.41 each

Freezer friendly homemade breakfast burritos are an easy breakfast meal prep idea. Mix and match your add-ins to make them your own!

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15 Pantry Staple Recipes

15 pantry staple recipes made using shelf-stable and freezer ingredients so you can stay prepped and ready to cook in any situation!

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Easy Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

When should you make salad dressing from scratch? Advantages and disadvantages of DIY dressing, plus 10 easy homemade salad dressing recipes!

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Roasted Cauliflower Taco Bowls

$8.31 recipe / $2.08 serving

These light and flavorful Roasted Cauliflower Taco Bowls have tons of color, flavor, and texture to keep you coming back for more! Great for meal prep!

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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Learn how to cook bacon in the oven for evenly cooked and perfectly crispy bacon every time with this hands-free and low-mess method.

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6 Easy Ways to Use Leftover Vegetables

If you find yourself with a fridge full of vegetables at the end of the week, reduce food waste with one of these 6 easy ways to use leftover vegetables!

Smoky Roasted Sausage and Vegetables

$7.87 recipe / $1.97 serving

These Smoky Roasted Sausage and Vegetables are an easy sheet pan meal with a smoky homemade vinaigrette that gives an extra blast of flavor.

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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls 6 Ways

Cottage cheese breakfast bowls are an inexpensive and easy way to meal prep a high protein breakfast. Try these six different flavors!