😎The Good Cheap Eats Gazette 1/31


Hey there and Happy Saturday!

I am pleased to report that my One Crust Chicken Pot Pie scales beautifully! It makes a 9x13 or TWO square pans or EIGHT smaller serving pies.

SO yummy.

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This Month's Top TEN

This week's Top Ten features the top posts from this month. January went by in a flash, didn't it?

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10. Whether you favor football or Go Fish, these should be on your meal plan.

9. Tuesdays are made for this.

8. Ditch the rice-a-roni, there's a new treat in town. Perfect side dish incoming.

7. Perfect for game day, snack day, and any day ending in Y -- these are a must-make this next month. Shape them into hearts!

6. Even though their prices have chilled out this winter, you still might not be crazy about eggs. Check out these easy egg-free options for breakfast.

5. These are my very favorite things to make for lunch. They also pinch hit for an easy dinner side.

4. No rice cooker? No problem. Perfect rice every time. No stress.

3. Not sure what to make for dinner when all you see are ingredients? I got you.

2. If you love classic casseroles with cream of something-something, then promise me you'll try this option. So easy and good!

ONE. As my kids say, this recipe has been popping off lately. It's seriously delicious and makes any feast more delicious.

Get ready to save!

If the budget has felt tight, then it may be time to get yourself some breathing room. I've put together a starter kit to get you going in the right direction to save money FAST.

On sale through Monday night, the Save Money Fast 10-day Challenge is a digital product with a ten-day email course to set you up nicely.

You'll save money and create order in both your kitchen and your grocery budget.

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Okay, that's all for me. I hope you're freshly inspired to PLAN, SHOP, COOK in ways that do your budget good!

I can't wait to hear what you cook up this week. Leave a comment on one of the posts and we'll chat!

Good Cheap Eats

I'm a 4x cookbook author and 6x mom. I know what it is to be in a hurry and on a budget. I believe anyone can prepare delicious meals -- no matter what's on their plate. I've been featured on Good Morning America, PBS News Hour, and NBC.

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