Favorite Antipasto Salad

Favorite Antipasto Salad

Welcome, guys, to the Frugal Hausfrau’s Kitchen, where culinary creativity and cost-saving prowess come together in perfect harmony! Today, we embark on a journey through the enticing realms of Italian cuisine with my Favorite Antipasto Salad.

Favorite Antipasto Salad

Favorite Antipasto Salad

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Cajun Fried Rice

Cajun Fried Rice

Here we are at the beginning of February and Mardi Gras is coming up – that’s a great reminder to make a dish with a bit of heat and a bit of spice to ward off the winter blues. A dish like this Cajun Fried Rice with Pulled Pork.

Cajun Fried Rice with Pork Shoulder

Cajun Fried Rice with Pork Shoulder

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Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage is the kind of quickie, low-effort meal that’s really a “back pocket” recipe. If you’re not familiar with the term back pocket, it’s a recipe that’s easy enough to memorize that you can “pull off” at pretty much a moment’s notice, especially if it can be riffed on with what’s in the fridge and/or freezer or pantry.

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage – going in to the oven.

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Spanish Shrimp & Chorizo

Spanish Shrimp & Chorizo

I can’t say Spanish Shrimp & Chorizo is the most frugal dish, but if you follow some of the shopping tips below, it won’t break the bank. Even though, it’s a bit of a splurge but a splurge that is so worth it! My gosh, you’ll feel like you’re eating like a king – or a queen!

Spanish Shrimp & Chorizo

Spanish Shrimp & Chorizo

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