Enjoy a Pizza Night with Aldi Ingredients

April 4, 2013 by 1 Comment

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When Aldi asked me to have a pizza night with my kids, I jumped at the chance to have a little fun with them making a frugal, yet extremely delicious dinner!  My ingredients were purchased at Aldi, and we were able to make some very nice pizzas for under well under $10.

Recommended Ingredients:
Mama Cozi Pizza Crust, English Muffins or Bread Machine Dough
1 Can Happy Harvest Pizza Sauce
Stonemill Essentials Basil & Oregano
Shredded Happy Farms Mozzarella
Mama Cozi Pepperoni
Vegetable (optional) for topping or to eat with the pizza!

For the crust, you can use your favorite or easiest method!  We love homemade dough crusts and it was super fun for my older kids to stretch their dough like a pizza chef!

aldi beds 012I made one batch of dough in the bread machine and split it in 4.  This made some pretty large pizzas!  I love using my bread machine for this dough recipe (see below) and the Baker’s Corner flour from Aldi works fantastic!

The kids topped their crusts with sauce, cheese pepperoni and a bit of oregano and basil.  We saved the veggies for a snack while the pizzas cooked.

Enjoy this recipe with your kids, and save some money by shopping at Aldi!  

Pizza or Stromboli Dough | Bread Machine Recipe
Serves 5
This is a quick and easy recipe for delicious pizza or stromboli dough made in the bread machine.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
2 Cups Water
1/4 Cup Vegetable or Olive Oil
1 1/2 TBSP Sugar
5 1/4 Cup Baker's Corner Flour from Aldi
2 tsp Yeast
Instructions
Add all ingredients to your bread machine in the order listed above. Set on dough setting. Remove from pan in approximately 1.5 hours. Divide into 5 balls and allow to rise approx. 10-20 minutes. Shape dough and top with ingredients. For stromboli, fold crust over and seal.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for approx. 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Aldi provided me with gift certificates to buy my ingredients, in exchange for my honest opinion.  All opinions are my own.

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MSM’s Soft White Buns | Bread Machine Recipe

March 30, 2013 by 2 Comments

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If you follow my recipes you may know that I frequently make my own bread, rolls, cinnamon rolls and more using my bread machine.  Since I’ve started doing this, we’ve realized that we LOVE fresh, homemade rolls and buns!  

Using the bread machine is convenient, cheaper and healthier!  There are no preservatives when we make our own!  

We use these buns for burgers and sandwiches.  I’ve even made them into hot dog, sausage or sub buns!

Soft White Buns | Bread Machine Recipe
Serves 6
Soft, delicious homemade buns for burgers or sandwiches. You'll never go back to pre-packaged buns! They're so easy!
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Ingredients
1 cup hot water
2 teaspoons yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
Instructions
Add water, yeast and sugar to the bread machine pan. Then add the oil salt and flour.
Place in the bread machine on the dough setting and start. Check once to make sure the dough is neither too dry or too wet. When the time is up (1.5 hours), form 6-8 dough balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Pre-heat oven to 350 and place dough on the oven for around 20 minutes until rolls rise. Bake at 350 for 15-20, just until rolls are browned. Cool and slice for burgers or sandwiches.
Notes
Top them with sesame seeds or poppy seeds for something different!
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FREE Diabetic Breakfast Recipes

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Wake up your taste buds with a FREE recipe booklet with 20 Diabetic Breakfast Recipes!

 

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Simple Semi-Homemade Creamy Fat Free Ranch Dressing

March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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My kids are big fans of ranch dressing.  They love to dip veggies, chicken and even pizza in ranch.  I wanted to find something they really liked but was a bit healthier than bottled dressings.

This creamy, semi-homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing recipe is very tasty and has NO FAT and far fewer calories than bottled dressing, perfect for little dippers, and those watching their calorie and fat intake.

Creamy Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Yields 2
A creamy, delicious, fat-free ranch dressing that is low in calories!
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Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
1 Packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
1 Cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt
1/2 Cup Skim Milk
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and wisk until smooth. Place in an airtight container overnight. Serve on salad, veggies and more!
Notes
Keeps up two weeks in refrigerator.
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Simple Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

March 25, 2013 by 1 Comment

Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract is quite easy to make.  You can get a pure vanilla flavor by making it yourself.  Make a large batch with just TWO ingredients!

I made this bottle last year.  It was ready in September, but the longer it sits the more flavorful it becomes. I used the vodka bottle to store my vanilla.  You will have to remove some vodka if you plan to do this.

Vanilla Beans can be purchased at Amazon.

Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
3 whole vanilla beans per 8 oz of vodka
clean glass bottle or jar with lid
8 oz cheap vodka ($5-7 per bottle)
Instructions
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and place them in a clean glass bottle or jar. Fill the bottle with vodka. Seal tightly and place in a dark and cool location for 2 months. Shake the bottle from time to time. Near the end of the two month process, the color will be dark brown.
You may find that you can use less of this extract than the imitation varieties.
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Simple Homemade Cinnamon Pancake Syrup

March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Syrup

A few months ago we ran out of pancake syrup and I decided to try to make my own.  Our family discovered we love warm, homemade syrup!

We’re leaving the processed, high fructose corn syrups behind these days.  Homemade syrup is easy to make and keeps in the refrigerator for weeks.  And, did I mention it is costs under $1 to make a large batch?

Cinnamon Pancake Syrup
Serves 15
Warm, delicious cinnamon flavor.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
1 cup White Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
4 Tablespoons Flour
2 Cups Water
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Wisk until smooth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil one minute.
Serve warm. Refrigerate unused syrup. Keeps up to 4 weeks.
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Simple Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

March 21, 2013 by 3 Comments

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Last summer my dad began making is own BBQ sauce.  It’s unbelievably good and I did not realize just how easy it is to make until I made my own this week.  I’m sold on this recipe!

If you are ready to make some extremely good and incredibly easy BBQ sauce, say goodbye to bottled brands.  You’ll never want to eat those again.  This sauce is healthier and and costs far less than buying bottled brands!

Award Winning BBQ Sauce
Yields 3
A delicious and healthy BBQ sauce!
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups packed Dark Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups All Natural Ketchup*
1/3 to 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Water
4 teaspoons dry Mustard
1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoons Worcesershire Sauce
2 teaspoons Paprika
2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
Combine the first four ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Place your award winning sauce in a container and refrigerate overnight. Your sauce will be more flavorful the next day. Use on ribs, pork, ham, or chicken.
*Regular ketchup can be used, however it is high in high fructose corn syrup, something we try to avoid in our homemade recipes.
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Simple Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

March 20, 2013 by 2 Comments

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Say goodbye to packaged taco seasoning!  Now you can make your own delicious seasonings with a few simple ingredients you probably have in your cupboard!  You won’t find MSG or hard to pronounce ingredients on the list, so making your own is healthier.  You can make a large batch in under five minutes!

You can buy these spices in large containers at Aldi for $0.99 each!  If you don’t have an Aldi store, check the drug stores for big containers under $1.

Homemade Taco Seasoning
Yields 1
Flavorful seasonings with no MSG or preservatives!
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
4 T Chili Powder
3 T Paprika
4 T Cumin
2 T Onion Powder
2 T Garlic Powder
2 T Salt
1.5 T Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
Combine all ingredients and stir until mixed. Store in air-tight container.
Add 1.5 tablespoons to 1-lb ground beef and 1/2 cup water. Stir and cook until water is mostly evaporated.
Notes
This mixture also makes a great rub for pork and seasoning for chicken.
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Kid Friendly Stromboli Recipe & Coupons

February 9, 2013 by 1 Comment

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If you are looking for a quick meal the kids will love this week, try making stromboli or pizza rolls!  The kids can help make these and they’re so easy!  We made homemade stromboli this week and they were delicious.

Pizza Rolls

Make our homemade bread dough & top with pepperoni, cheese and anything else you like.  Roll up like a jelly roll.  Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until lightly browned.

Stromboli

Make our homemade bread dough, roll into a rectangle & top half the dough with your favorite toppings.  We like ham, pepperoni, onions, cheese, peppers…  Bring the untopped half of dough over the toppings and seal the edges.  Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until lightly browned.

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Grab some coupons for your stromboli or pizza roll ingredients!

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FREE Eggland’s Best Egg Recipe Book Download

January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Eggland’s Best has compiled their best recipes from their 2012 recipe contests.  Through February 15th, download this recipe book for FREE – a $9.99 value!

1.  Visit the special promotion page and connect your Facebook account to “like” Eggland’s Best on Facebook.

2.  Once you’ve connected your Facebook account, click the red button to download your eCookbook.

Enjoy your eggs!

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FREE Slow Cooker Recipes eBook: Christmas Edition

December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Request your FREE copy of Christmas Dinner Recipes with 18 Holiday Slow Cooker Ideas and Meals!  This free book features more than 30 pages of slow cooker Christmas recipes + get the AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes’ The Slow Cooker Chronicle newsletter for FREE!

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New $.50/1 Any Package of Oreo Cookies Printable

December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

PRINT:  $.50/1 Any Oreo Cookies 10-27.5-oz

New for December is this  $.50/1 Any Oreo Cookies 10-27.5-oz coupon!

If you need a semi-homemade quickie for Santa, this link to 7 Christmas Oreo Recipes you still have time to make:

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New $.55/1 Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Printable | Great for Doubling!

November 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

PRINT:  $0.50 off any Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Another great baking coupon was just released!  This RARE  $0.50 off any Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk coupon can be doubled for $1 savings!

This Butterfinger cake is one of our favorite desserts!  Here are three coupons you can print for ingredients in this cake:

$0.50 off any Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
$0.75 off any Smucker’s Toppings product
$1.00 off two KRAFT COOL WHIP Whipped Toppings

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Taste of Home $5 Cookbook Sale | Holiday Gift Idea!

November 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Taste of Home is having a new $5 Cookbook Sale now through November 12th!  Supplies are limited.  New hardbound cookbooks have been added!  Use code LS126 for free shipping on orders over $25!

These are fantastic hardcover cookbooks with beautiful pictures and great recipes!  They make great gifts!

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FREE Mr. Food Thanksgiving eCookbook

November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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Mr. Food is offering 40 easy and frugal Thanksgiving Recipes for FREE!  Just download the eCookbook! I’ve found some really great recipes in Mr. Food’s eBooks.  My favorite feature of this book is the ideas for Thanksgiving day leftovers!

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FREE Thanksgiving Crafts & Pumpkin Recipes eBook

November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, a sure sign of Fall.  I love-love-love pumpkin recipes this time of year!  Here are some great new recipes to download for FREE, plus Thanksgiving crafts!

FREE Pumpkin Recipes & Thanksgiving Crafts

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What’s for Dinner? Sweet & Sour Meatballs!

October 24, 2012 by 5 Comments

Sweet & Sour Meatballs Taste of Home Recipe
Over Rice
Broccoli

A couple of weeks ago we had Sweet & Sour Meatballs and my family raved about how good it was!  They even requested an encore!  This is so simple to make in the crock pot and is sure to become one of our family favorites.

What’s on your menu tonight?

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FREE Muffin Recipes eBook from Mr. Food

October 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If muffins are popular with your family, you’ll enjoy this FREE Muffin Recipes eBook from Mr. Food.  Simply download or print the book!  It’s free!

My kids love muffins and it is something I can bake ahead and keep frozen for breakfasts or an after school snack.

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