If you have a hard time using up leftovers, buy only as much cooked chicken as you need for this recipe at the deli. Eight ounces of chicken will yield 1 cup. Mince it or chop it in a food processor.
Brown-shelled eggs are often more expensive than the white-shelled variety. Save your money. Egg shell color, determined by the breed of hen that laid the egg, affects neither the taste nor nutritive value.
Dried cranberries give this breakfast favorite a new taste. If you prefer a traditional granola that saves a little money, too, substitute raisins or currants for the dried cranberries.
You can save both time and money by buying packages of shredded red and green cabbage and carrots. These can quickly and easily be tossed together-just add the dressing!
Different salad greens go on sale throughout the season as each one reaches its peak season. Shop around for the most plentiful greens; these will be the freshest and the least expensive for your mix.
Purchasing pre-shredded Cheddar cheese from the supermarket may be a convenience, but you will save money if you buy the cheese in block form and shred it yourself.
Homemade tortilla chips not only taste great, making them will save you money. Spray corn tortillas with vegetable cooking spray and bake until crispy. Sprinkle with salt, then crumble into chips.
You can make use of the liquid in which canned beans are packed. It will add flavor when used in place of water in this recipe, as well as in your favorite soup or stew recipe.
Homemade lemon-pepper seasoning costs less than store-bought and has a naturally fresher flavor. Simply mix finely grated lemon zest of 1 lemon with 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns.
Make your own sweet pickle relish and save money and possibly a trip to the grocery store. Finely chop any variety or mixture of sweet pickled vegetables, including cucumbers, onions or peppers.
Fresh spearmint can be very expensive when purchased in the small packages available at most supermarkets. You can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried mint for a comparable, less expensive taste result.
Use day-old loaves of bread for this classic Italian salad. They are less expensive than freshly baked loaves and will also provide a firmer texture that holds up better when dressing is added.
