Tomato sauce is one of the most commonly used ingredients in everything from homemade chili to sloppy joes and pasta sauce and my personal favorite… Pizza. I love a good tomato-based dish and I love adding tomato sauce to everyday dishes like meatloaf for an added dose of flavor . I do not always keep jars of tomato sauce on had though because it is one of those things we go through faster than I can preserve from the garden. That means sometimes I have to get creative with a substitution for tomato sauce. What can you use as a substitution…
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I love flavorful food. Growing up in a home that sacrificed flavor to spend less on food I love finding ways to save money on amazing and flavorful food we actually want to eat. This homemade taco seasoning is often used for tacos and other Tex-Mex style dishes like Mexican rice or cheesy taco rice in our home. My childhood best friend is coming over tonight for dinner and to help us get an oil change done while my husband is too injured to do it himself from his crash. I love our small yet growing community that works together…
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Imagine you’re about to whip up a fiery recipe only to realize you’re out of chili oil, the very ingredient that gives your dish its signature heat and flavor. Don’t panic, the world of cooking is filled with versatile ingredients that can save the day. This piece dives into understanding the flavor profiles of chili oil, its unique heat and subsequent aroma, and why it’s such a fundamental ingredient in certain dishes. Beyond this, you will discover the variety within the family of chili peppers and their distinct flavor profiles, which could guide you to your perfect chili oil alternative.…
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When it comes to making soft fluffy pancakes or dreamy homemade biscuits you can’t go wrong by using buttermilk. Of course, buttermilk can get expensive when you do not use it often and find it going bad long before you can use the average container at the local grocery store. A great alternative is to make your own buttermilk to use when you are cooking. When you learn how to make buttermilk you will be able to save money by not having waste and there is no reason to run out to the store when you can just whip a…