food hacks

Flashback Friday: 63 Best Cooking Hacks for Busy People

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:00:11 +0000

Your to-do lists are never-ending. Your schedule is constantly a hectic mess. You rarely get a moment to just relax, and you're also expected to prepare healthy, balanced meals each night? Who has the time? Luckily, time is not a requirement to preparing a delicious meal. With these brilliant, timesaving cooking hacks, you can live your busy life, and eat well, too!

8 Money-Saving Hacks for Those Who Hate Cooking — The main reason you hate cooking is because it takes so much time and energy each night. But you can eat fresh and save money by preparing simple meals, cooking ahead of time, embracing convenient groceries, and more.

7 Surprising Cooking Hacks That Save Time — Your workday has ended and you have less than an hour to make dinner before your favorite TV show comes on. And with the right cooking tricks, in less than an hour you can make yourself a delicious meal, and eat it, with time to spare before the show comes on.

8 Quick Dinners for Lazy Cooks — Lazy or busy, elaborate meals are hard to justify every single day. But these quick and easy dinners are delicious, make great leftovers, and their ingredients are extremely budget-friendly. It's a win-win!

10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook — One of the worst parts about cooking is the messy kitchen that follows. But if you use these cleaning tricks while you cook, the mess will be nonexistent by the time dinner is ready.

10 Cheap and Easy Meals That Make Even Better Leftovers — The meal that makes great leftovers is the gift that keeps on giving. You only need to cook a few of these meals per week since you can finish them the following day.

20 Tasty 5-Ingredient Recipes — If I see a recipe with several ingredients, I get intimidated and lose all my motivation to cook. But taste doesn't rely on the number of ingredients in a meal. You can easily create wonderful meals with only five ingredients. Give these a try!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Flashback Friday: 106 Delicious Lunches That Will Make You Excited to Brown-Bag It

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:00:06 +0000

Lunch might not be as important as breakfast, and not as decadent as dinner, but it's still a meal you need each day. But so many of us are pressed for time that we either skip lunch, get quick and easy fast food, or are utterly bored with the plain sandwich we brought from home.

It's time to change that. Here are 106 delicious lunches that will make you excited to brown-bag it.

These 10 Frugal Lunches Are Delicious Hot or Cold — In the heat of the summer, who could ever get a hankering for soup? Well, cold soups are so in right now, and here are some other delicious lunches that taste good hot or cold.

15 Ways to Make Brown Bagging It Better Than Buying Lunch — When you buy lunch everyday, you spend way more money than you should. But it's hard to top the convenience and taste in a meal that's loaded in sugar and that you didn't have to make yourself. There are ways to make brown-bagging it way better, though, and they're all right here.

25 Quick, Cheap Lunch Ideas — With just a little planning, you can prep and pack a ton of easy lunches for the week. Oh, and they'll taste amazing, too!

11 Delicious Dishes You Can Make With a Can of Tomato Soup — Who knew a basic can of tomato soup could be so versatile? It's true. So stock up on tomato soup and have some of the best lunches ever.

20 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Cheap Spring Roll Wrappers at Every Meal — The wonderful thing about spring roll wrappers, is that you can put just about anything in them. I'm talking buffalo chicken, mac and cheese, or chili. And here are 17 more you'll absolutely love.

25 Great Non-Sandwich Work Lunches — Sandwiches are the most common option for lunch, as they're portable and uber affordable. However, don't let that be a daily routine, or you'll get sick of sandwiches quickly. Here are 25 excellent non-sandwich options.

What are some other lunch hacks we should try? Share with us in the comments!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Flashback Friday: 41 Coffee Hacks That Will Instantly Improve Your Morning

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:00:08 +0000

Most mornings, for most people, are basically a nightmare. That is, until the first drop of glorious java touches our tongues. Then the world is a much better place. Coffee is such an important part of our daily routines, so why should we ever settle for overpriced coffee that isn't as tasty as it could be? Here are 41 coffee hacks that will instantly brighten your day.

9 Ways to Save Money on Your Cup of Coffee — There are lots of scenarios in which "you get what you pay for" is an accurate consumer mindset to have. Coffee does not have to be one of them. Save your hard-earned money and get your morning cuppa joe for less.

Better Brewing: 12 Ways to Make Coffee at Home — If you're a loyal home-brewer, you're already a winner in frugal living. But don't settle for bland coffee when you brew a cup at home that tastes better than any barista could make. Step up your coffee game!

4 Starbucks Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself — Starbucks has so many delicious caffeinated treats, it's a little intimidating to try to recreate any of them at home. But you can! And these four are just as good as the in-store versions.

French Press Coffee: Step-by-Step Guide to Handcrafted Coffee — When people go French Press, they hardly ever go back. Perfect your pressin' skills and make the best coffee you've ever had, with this handy guide.

7 Starbucks Savings Hacks That Actually Work — If going into Starbucks each morning is more your style, then asking for "half ice" and bringing your own cup are just two of the ways you can save big on your Starbucks budget.

8 Ways to Get Your Morning Coffee for Free — Take those coffee savings one step further by resolving to pay zero dollars on your daily cup using these incredibly brilliant savings hacks. Because nothing compares to the taste coffee you didn't have to pay for, am I right?

What are some other coffee hacks we should try? Share with us in the comments!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Flashback Friday: 102 Amazing Food Hacks You Have to Try This Summer

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 20 May 2016 10:00:03 +0000

The best part of summer isn't the warmer weather, or the days spent lounging on the beach. It's the food. Summer food is fresh, light, and often grilled to perfection. Whether it's produce, meat, or a bowl of ice cream, everything just tastes better in the summer. So to kick your summer food game up a notch, give the following summer food hacks a try. You will not be disappointed.

15 Grilled Veggie Dishes That Hold Their Own With Meat — The grill is not just a place for meat. Pretty much anything can be tossed on the grill, especially veggies. And you won't even notice the lack of meat in these grilled veggie dishes.

13 Delicious Early Summer Recipes to Try on Your Grill — Summer is ready, set, and itching to get the go ahead from Memorial Day weekend. And the best way to kick off the best season of the year is with these early summer dishes that are yummy and grill-friendly.

7 Surefire Ways to Save on Grilling — With the charcoal or gas, and the constant bulk buying of meat, buns, and produce, grilling can be a costly way to cook. But before you start emptying your wallet for this summer pleasure, check out these smart ways to save on grilling season.

15 Easy and Delicious Ice Cream Substitutes — Ice cream is a summer staple, but those sugary calories can add up quickly. But these substitutes are healthier, and equally as refreshing as your classic ice cream.

31 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Your Summer Veggies — From zucchini fries to hot pepper relish, and grilled tomato gazpacho, you can use in-season summer veggies to make some of the best meals you've ever had. Enjoy!

11 Delicious Raw Recipes to Try This Summer — If you're looking to give the Raw Food lifestyle a try, then whip up these summer raw recipes. Trendy diets are often very restrictive and no fun at all, but any diet where you can eat sushi, guacamole, and almond butter doesn't sound so bad at all.

10 Barbecue Hacks to Master This Summer — You might think that grilling is simply the act of putting food on a grill and making sure it doesn't turn into a burned ball of charcoal. But it's so much more than that. Master the art of grilling this summer with these brilliant tricks.

What other summer foods are you excited to try? Share with us in the comments!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

10 Delicious Ways to Save Stale Bread

Marla Walters — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:00:10 +0000

After about three days of purchase, I'm eyeing our loaves of bread, planning the possibilities. Shall I make croutons? Stuffing? Bread pudding with bourbon sauce? See, stale bread can still be saved!

If you don't have time to deal with stale bread at the moment, just toss it into the freezer. When you're ready to make any of the items below, it won't have suffered much more in quality once it's defrosted.

1. Homemade Croutons

My family eats these out of the pan as fast as I can toast them. Just about any bread (except sweet ones) work. Adding warm, freshly baked croutons onto a salad is so delicious, especially if that salad also contains some avocado, tomato, and onion.

Here's how to do it: Slice up your stale bread into cubes. Heat a large skillet and add about four tablespoons of olive oil. Add your bread cubes and toss them until they are covered in oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and any other herbs you like (dried parsley and oregano are good). Over low heat, toast until golden-brown and crispy. Serve immediately. Or, just eat them right out of the pan.

2. Strata

A strata is an almost souffle-like casserole, usually prepared the night before — which makes it so easy to turn it into breakfast in the morning.

Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Lightly butter slices of stale bread and put a layer on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Repeat until the pan is almost full, like you are making a lasagne. Next, crack four to five eggs — depending on how big a strata you are making — and whisk together with a half-pint of whipping cream. Pour over the top, add more cheese, and let it sit in your refrigerator overnight.

In the morning, pop it into the oven at 350ºF for about an hour (check it at 45 minutes). It will be puffy, cheesy, and delicious. Caution: This doesn't work as well with whole-wheat bread, so stick with French or sourdough. This recipe is very versatile. You can also add a layer of ham or tomato slices on the top. A layer of spinach is good, too.

3. Cornflake-Covered French Toast

Make French toast as usual, except... after dipping the bread in egg/milk, dip it into crushed corn flakes before adding to the skillet. Fry until golden and crispy. Keep pieces warm at 200ºF in the oven until ready to serve. I like mine drizzled with honey.

4. Stuffing

Stuffing is just too delicious to only eat at Thanksgiving. It also needs stale bread, so that it soaks up all the delicious things you will add to it.

Here is how I make mine:

Ingredients

10 cups of stale bread cubes (toast in a low oven and cool down, to make sure it will really soak up the other ingredients)
1 shallot (a whole shallot, not a section), finely chopped
¼ cup butter
2 T olive oil
1 cup sliced celery (with leaves)
1 t salt
½ t pepper
2 t poultry seasoning
2 cans chicken broth, heated

Method

Melt butter and olive oil; add salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Add shallot and celery; stir until tender. Add bread cubes and stir until coated, and gradually add in chicken broth. If you like a moister stuffing, add hot water until desired consistency is achieved.

5. Meatloaf and Meatballs

I would be remiss if I didn't mention stale bread in meatloaf or meatballs. Our mothers and grandmothers called this "stretching" meat, but it does more than that. Adding bread gives the loaf, or meatballs, a lighter texture, and helps to bind the meat together. I soak my stale bread in milk before adding to the meatloaf mixture. This will keep the meatloaf more moist, too — no brick-like loaves.

6. Bread Pudding

It may be worth letting your bread go stale just so that you can make this bread pudding. If you don't like a traditional recipe with raisins, substitute chocolate chips. I like both, frankly. I also like mine with a bourbon sauce, but it's also good with some whipped cream. I have had a version with chopped pecans, and that was also a nice addition — just toast them first. No, the sauce isn't kid-friendly — although Grandma Ruth allowed us to have some at Christmas, when I was a kid. We'd sneak spoonfuls of it later.

Ingredients

2 cups milk, scalded and cooled
4 thick slices of bread, lightly toasted
3 T butter, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ t cinnamon
⅓ cup raisins OR chocolate chips (or both!)
3 eggs, beaten
1 t vanilla

Method

Grease or spray a casserole dish (9 x 9 x 2), or a little larger. Cut or tear bread into pieces and place into casserole dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Add the raisins or chocolate chips.

To beaten eggs, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and cooled milk. Pour over bread mixture and bake at 350ºF for an hour, or until knife comes out clean.

To make the hard sauce:

1 stick butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup of Jack Daniel's Bourbon

Melt butter; stir in brown sugar until melted. Add bourbon. Pour over bread pudding. Swoon.

7. Bread Salad (Panzanella)

This is more of a "stale bread in summertime" recipe, because in addition to the bread, you'll need ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. (You can get those things at a high-end grocery store in the winter, but then your budget will feel it.) I was concerned that the consistency would be soggy, but toasting the bread cubes and draining the tomatoes ensures it isn't. You can easily make this a main-dish salad by adding some sliced salami.

8. Bread Soup (Ribollita)

This is a lovely old recipe which comes from Tuscany. Done in a traditional manner, it takes about 25 hours. Yes, that includes soaking beans. I don't know about you, but it's a pretty rare week when I can devote 25 hours to making soup. Fortunately, there exists this recipe, which is not only delicious, but can be put together shortly before dinnertime. French or sourdough breads also can be used.

9. Bread Crumbs

Talk about a handy thing to have around, and they're so easy to make!

Ingredients

8 slices of stale white bread
1 T Italian seasonings
1 t garlic salt
1 t onion powder
1 t paprika
1 t dried parsley

Method

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Tear up the bread and put it in your blender or food processor. Pulse until you have crumbs.

In a large bowl, combine the crumbs with the rest of the ingredients. I like to rub them together with my hands to make sure it all gets well-mixed.

Spread onto a large cookie sheet and toast for five minutes. Remove and cool for 20 minutes. Store in airtight container. These can be used on pastas, meat, lasagnas, and so much more!

10. Homemade Shake'N Bake

No need to purchase bread crumbs when you have your own! Try dredging thinly-pounded chicken breasts in plain yogurt, with a little lemon juice, and then adding in bread crumbs. Bake at 375ºF for 50 minutes. Or, dredge a thin pork chop in an egg wash, then bread crumbs, and fry. Lastly, coat some halibut or cod with mayonnaise. Cover in bread crumbs, sprinkle with parmesan, and broil.

Lastly, if you are just too overwhelmed by thrifty cooking, there is still no need to waste food. Tear up your bread and go feed the ducks!

How do you use up stale bread? Share with us in the comments!

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This article is from Marla Walters of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:00:12 +0000

Eating food might be the best time of anyone's day. And while food is meant to be consumed with thorough chewing wrapped in "ooh"s and "ahh"s, it can also be used for beauty, decor, and home repair. Though you'd probably use a jar of honey as a sweetener over a face mask ingredient any day, it's comforting to know that the contents of your kitchen have the potential to take care of all of your everyday needs.

Here are the 60 best food hacks that have nothing to do with eating.

4 Ways to Use Your Food That Don't Involve Eating — Aside from keeping your skin and hair all kinds of gorgeous, you can use food as home decor, pesticides, and cleaning products! A little DIY magic can make your fridge's contents go a long way.

10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise — It turns out, mayo is seriously amayozing. Sorry, had to do it. But for real, this beloved condiment kills head lice, fixes cracks in wooden furniture, strengthens fingernails, and beyond. It's all kinds of handy.

9 DIY Beauty Masks Made From Food — Just open the fridge and you'll find a vast array of beauty products! So instead of wasting extra cash on a face mask, just make your own using edible ingredients from your kitchen.

15 Unexpected Uses for Peanut Butter — You might be shocked to learn that PB performs better without the J, especially when it's not used for eating. Peanut butter can be used as a leather cleaner, a squeak squasher, and a delicious way to lure pests to their death. Mind = blown.

5 Things to Do With Your Coffee Beans — Of course, your morning cup of joe is sacred. But if you've got any extra coffee beans lying around, put them to good use with these brilliant tricks!

7 Unexpected Uses for Honey — Did you know honey can heal burns? I didn't either! Honey is a wonder product that can do so much more than simply sweeten your tea.

10 Surprising and Useful Things to Do With Ketchup — Oh, you thought ketchup was just a cheap way to dress up a burger? Think again. This talented condiment can shine copper, fight skunk odor, prevent cancer, and so much more!

What are your best non-food food hacks? Share with us in the comments!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Flashback Friday: Wise Bread's 88 Best Food Hacks Ever

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:53:38 +0000

Food is something all humans need to survive. And since we've evolved into a stressed out, overworked race of eaters, we need our food prep to be as easy and painless as possible. That's why we're all so obsessed with food hacks. Wait, I've been eating apples all wrong my entire life? Cupcakes can be made even better by turning them into cupcake sandwiches? Mind = blown. This is what we live for, folks.

So to honor the Internet's ongoing fascination with food hacks, let's go back in time to revisit some of Wise Bread's very best. Here they are.

7 Surprising Cooking Hacks That Save Time — Instead of spending hours in the kitchen preparing a hearty meal — because nobody likes a hangry cook — use these brilliant cooking hacks to cut down on prep time.

9 Pantry Tricks That Save You Big — Being able to stock up on food staples like a frugal boss requires the use of crafty storage tricks. Here's how to turn your pantry into an easily accessible food paradise.

4 Ways to Use Your Food That Don't Involve Eating — You don't need to consume food in order to fully enjoy it. Here are four genius food hacks to beautify your bod and keep your home squeaky clean using the items found in your fridge.

5 Awesome Cooking Tricks for Single People — Significant others are not required in order to eat like a king (or queen). These cooking tricks will help you make the right sized meals that you will thoroughly enjoy.

14 Fridge Tricks That Will Save You Big — With just a little rearranging, your fridge will transform from a battle ground of expired food into a brightly colored haven of all things still edible. What are you waiting for?

20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars — So simple, yet so brilliant. If you can master these grocery shopping hacks, your life is sure to improve.

21 Foods That Cost Under a Buck a Pound — With Recipes! — Your Depression era grandparents will applaud your impressive frugalness when you whip up any of these budget-friendly recipes.

8 Creative Ways to Save Money on Food — Throwing money away on overpriced snacks is sooo 2015, you guys. Use these creative money saving hacks to fill your fridge with all the foods you know you'll eat.

What are some of your favorite food hacks? Share with us in the comments!

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Best Money Tips: 13 Food Hacks to Reduce Waste

Amy Lu — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:00:36 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on hacks that reduce food waste, ways to make an extra $500 for the holidays, and great small cities for millennials.

The 10 Best Pieces of Cooking Advice From Julia Child

Paul Michael — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:00:15 +0000

Julia Child was an inspiration to many, and not just because the lady could cook. She didn't enroll in culinary school until she was 37 years old; to many, that's quite late in your life to begin a new career. And her first television cooking show, The French Chef, premiered on February 11th, 1964. At the time, Julia Child was 50, and it went on to become an enormous hit.

What we can learn from Julia, beyond her incredible drive and ambition, is that it's never too late to change your life. And when it comes to learning skills in the kitchen, she was a very deep well of useful information. Here are 10 of the best pieces of cooking advice I learned from Julia, and still use to this day.

1. Use the Shake and Jerk Omelet Technique

For years, my omelets were nothing to write home about. Basically, large flat discs of egg that, when cold, could be used as Frisbees. Then, I saw a video of Julia Child making an omelet that forever changed the way I made them. You need to have your burner on the highest setting, and get the pan very hot. Place a nob of butter in the pan, swirl it around, and add your whisked eggs. Then, you do the shake and jerk technique. It literally takes seconds to make, and the omelet comes out incredibly light and smooth. It almost melts in the mouth. Try it.

2. Squeeze Your Spinach!

The title on this great clip says it all: "Squeezing it seems like sacrilege." For many of us, the idea of treating a vegetable this way is abhorrent. You're crushing the life out of it, right? Well, not at all. After cooking your spinach, you have to get rid of all that water before you chop and braise it (butter-braised spinach will turn spinach haters into spinach lovers… trust me, I am a convert). If you don't, you'll end up with tasteless, watery mush. It's also vital to do this when you layer spinach in lasagna, or add it to a dip.

3. Pre-Cook Poached Eggs in Their Shells

I remember the mess my mum and dad's poached eggs would make in the pan; bits of egg white floating everywhere, and the end result was a very bizarre and misshapen set of eggs. Julia Child solved that little problem for me. You simply prick the ends of your eggs with a pin, to let the air escape, and then dip them in the boiling water for 10 seconds, with the shells on. Then, when you crack the eggs into the water, they will hold their shape incredibly well. And remember, add a splash of vinegar to your water, too.

4. Never Be Afraid to Fail

Not just a tip for the kitchen, but a tip for living your life. Julia Child stated, in no uncertain terms, that "cooking is one failure after another, and that's how you finally learn." This should be something you embrace as you set out to cook anything, be it something as simple as the poached eggs mentioned above, or an elaborate dinner. Failing is just learning another way not to do something, and it can only make you a better chef.

5. Cut Up the Turkey Before Roasting

I enjoy a whole roasted turkey at least twice a year… once on Thanksgiving, and again on Christmas Day. Some people prefer to change it up and have a different meat at Christmas, but it's turkey for me. Anyway, if you pick a particularly large bird, it can take four to five hours to cook the beast. However, using the Julia Child method, you can cut that time in half. What she does is separate the breasts from the legs and wings, and cooks them in the same pan. It's an awesome way to get the same tasty meal but much more quickly, and you can still assemble them to look like a whole bird at the table.

6. Sharpen Knives in Circles

Most of us have a knife set in the kitchen, and that will include a sharpening steel. When you see chefs do it on TV, they do it so quickly it's hard to make out the technique they're using. But on just her second episode of The French Chef, Julia showed everyone just how to sharpen a chef's knife using a sharpening steel. The technique is one of holding the knife at a 20 degree angle and bringing it down the steel in a circle — NOT straight up and down. Do this on either side, and do it every time you use the knife, to keep it razor sharp. It has worked for me for years.

7. Add Oil to Your Butter When Sautéing

A simple tip, and it may seem obvious to many. But for years, I would try (and often fail) to cook food in butter without it turning brown and burning. As Julia explains, by adding a little oil (peanut or olive) to unsalted butter, you fortify it, preventing it from burning. Do it every time, it's so great not to see your butter turning dark brown.

8. Test Baking Soda in Hot Water

Did you know baking soda has a life expectancy? Well, it does, and it's about six months. You can test your baking soda to ensure it is still active by simply adding a teaspoon of it to a cup of hot water. If you don't see it bubble and fizz, it's time to throw it out and get a new box.

9. Soak Your Potatoes Before Frying

I love chips, or as you prefer to say in America, French fries. From an early age, I remember seeing the cut up potatoes soaking in a big bowl of water several hours before my parents would fry them up. Julia Child advises you to do the same. By soaking the potatoes, you remove the excess potato starch. This stops the fries from sticking together in the fryer, and also makes them come out crispy. Never fry freshly-cut, unsoaked potatoes. They just won't be very good.

10. Give Dough the Smackdown

If you don't bake your own bread, you're missing out. Aside from the incredible smell, and the taste of fresh, warm bread, it's also insanely cheap to make. French bread is a favorite of mine, and Julia Child teaches you how to make great dough. The biggest lesson learned is that you really need to smack that bread down hard on the work surface. Really throw it down hard on the counter from a height, repeatedly. This, according to Julia, is the best way to get the gluten molecules to bond together, forming an elastic dough. And it's also great stress relief!

Any tips from Julia Child that you rely on everyday?

This article is from Paul Michael of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

Best Money Tips: 12 Brilliant and Simple Food Hacks

Amy Lu — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:00:22 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on brilliantly simple food hacks, over 40 websites that will save you money, and some nifty features of Windows 10.

Best Money Tips: 9 Money-Saving Food Hacks

Amy Lu — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:00:13 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on food hacks that can save you money, healthy habits that make you feel amazing, and tips to nail any interview.

Dorito Bread and 24 Other Amazing Recipes You Must Try

Ashley Marcin — Thu, 22 May 2014 09:00:20 +0000

You guys are in for a treat — quite literally! I've scoured the Internet to find the ultimate food-hacks known to man. And whether you're into the sweeter or more savory side of things, I've found something for everyone to enjoy. The next time you're hosting a party (or just looking to indulge), be sure to consult this list and make it an event to remember! (See also: Win Your Next Potluck)

1. No-Bake S'mores

All I have to say is: Wow! These No-Bake Cookie Dough S'Mores take the traditional favorite to a whole different level.

2. Watermelon Cake

Summer is here, and this Paleo Watermelon Cake is sure to please BBQ crowds. All you need is a seedless watermelon, sliced almonds, two cans of full-fat coconut milk, and your favorite fruits.

3. Dorito Bread

You know you want to try Dorito Bread. This recipe has you covered and even includes a compound butter for extra flavor.

4. Peppermint Patty Brownies

These Peppermint Patty Brownies are so simple to make, it might be hard to resist. Just whisk together brownie mix, add the candy, and bake.

5. Reese's Pie

My favorite candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! So it's no wonder I'm adding this Reese's Peanut Butter Pie recipe to the list. And did I mention there's also a hefty dose of Nutter Butter cookies in there too?

6. Reese's Crescent Rolls

If you'd rather enjoy your Reese's for breakfast, try stuffing them in these crusty crescent rolls.

7. Snickers Muddy Buddies

I didn't know it was possible to improve on the classic, but this Snickers Muddy Buddies recipe has shown me otherwise. It's perfect for parties or some indulgent solo-munching!

8. Goldfish Chicken Fingers

For picky kids (or shameless adults), this Goldfish-Crusted Chicken Fingers recipe is king. I'm vegetarian, and even I'm salivating. Hmm, I wonder if it would work with tofu.

9. Funyun Chicken

Not big on Fritos? Be sure to check out Funyun Chicken Skewers. The same concept, just deliciously different.

10. Frito Popcorn

For something a little salty and sweet, try this White Chocolate Frito Popcorn. It comes together almost as quickly as your standard microwaved snack.

11. Frito Grilled Cheese

Need a more sustaining meal? This Frito Pie Grilled Cheese is oozing with goodness. Be sure to use a hearty bread — like Texas toast — for this recipe.

12. Triscuit Pizza

Whoa. My mind is blown with this one! Triscuit Pizza would make a stunning party centerpiece, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings.

13. Butterfinger "Nachos"

I suppose we can file this next one under healthy recipes — maybe? These Butterfinger "Nachos" feature apples instead of chips. It's a smart use of Halloween candy, but I could see this recipe being good year-round.

14. Butterfinger Blondies

Great alliteration for this genius Butterfinger Blondies recipe. Better yet? This mix is adapted from a Butterfinger Brownies recipe if you'd rather add in some extra chocolate.

15. Ultimate Snack Bars

Use your odds and ends in this Smoked Salt Pretzel and Potato Chip Bark recipe. Don't have smoked salt? Regular coarse sea salt should do the trick.

16. Potato Chip Chippers

I've known of Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies for years, but I've never tried making them. I think now is the time.

17. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

This Frozen Swiss Cake Roll Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is certainly a mouthful in more ways than one. And it's covered with thick cream cheese frosting.

18. Twinkie Pie

Remember when iconic junk food princess Twinkie was on the chopping block? Thank goodness she's back — try this Twinkie Bomb Pie to celebrate.

19. Cheeto Crispy Treats

It took me just a second to wrap my head around these Cheeto Marshmallow Crispy Treats, but consider me officially intrigued. With just three ingredients, they look dangerously easy to make.

20. Nutella Cookies

What's better than cookies? Cookie cups stuffed with a heaping tablespoon of Nutella. You're welcome.

21. Oreo Spread

If you've ever had Biscoff spread, you get the excitement over any sort of cookie turning into butter. Try this Oreo Cookie Spread for a new twist on this sweet snack.

22. Grilled "Cheez"

Bored of the same old lunch sandwich? Behold: Cheez-It Encrusted Grilled Cheese!

23. Cookie Dough Dip

We all love a good spoonful of cookie dough while we're baking cookies. This Monster Cookie Dough Dip is much more deliberate.

24. Ice Cream Cake

If you'd rather not pick and choose your vices, try this Candy Shop Ice Cream Cake, which has room for everyone. Use the candy you love, swap out what you don't.

25. Mac and Cheese

Impress your friends with these Macaroni and Cheese Nuggets. If you'd like to take your love a step farther, make this Mac and Cheese Topped Pizza. It's win-win!

Which of these fun recipes will your try first (after the Dorito Bread, of course!)? Please share in comments!

This article is from Ashley Marcin of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

14 Secret Fast Food Menus Revealed

Mikey Rox — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 10:36:30 +0000

Find yourself ordering the same-ol'-same-ol' every time you hit the drive-thru? Next time, go rogue and shake up your junk-food routine by asking for items from your favorite joints' secret menus, the contents of which are revealed right here. (See also: Secrets Restaurants Don't Want You to Know)

Since these menus are technically a secret, you may experience a few confused faces when placing your order (especially from new employees), but rest assured that these concoctions are totally possible, so don't give up so easily. If you have to, bring this list (compiled with help from the site Ranker) with you and educate the friendly folks behind the counter. In the meantime, happy grubbing, fast-food sleuths.

1. In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out is arguably the ringleader of the secret-menu phenomenon — thanks to its Animal Style burger (a mustard-smothered grilled-beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and extra spread) that made headlines a few years ago — but this isn't the only off-menu item you can order at the primarily West Coast chain. Pair your Animal Style burger with Animal Style Fries (cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and spread), then wash it down with a Neapolitan Shake — a combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. If you're cutting carbs, ask for a Protein Style burger, which is wrapped in lettuce leaves instead of stuffed between a bun. See also: Best Money Tips: The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu)

2. Starbucks

Start your day off a different way with items from Starbucks' secret menu, which includes the Zebra Mocha (a blend of white-chocolate and chocolate mocha), the Pumpkin Chocolate Latte (the pumpkin spice latte with chocolate syrup), Cake Batter Frappuccino (a vanilla frappuccino with vanilla bean and almond flavoring), and the Nutella (a Cafe Misto blended with chocolate and hazelnut syrups and caramel sauce).

3. Chipotle

When your passion for gigantic burritos starts to wane, switch to Chipotle's secret menu, which includes: nachos (a no-brainer, really) that feature a bed of tortilla chips covered in melted cheese and your choice of toppings; quesadillas made from a burrito shell folded in half; and the brilliant Quesorito, a burrito/quesadilla hybrid with crunch. (See also: Secret Confessions of Employees)

4. Five Guys Burgers & Fries

After you scoop up a handful of peanuts, place an order from Five Guys' secret menu, the star of which is deliciously melted cheese. Cheeseheads can get their fix via cheese fries and grilled cheeses, the latter of which you can dress up with toppings like bacon, mushrooms, and onions.

5. Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is already famous for its milkshakes, but these variations from the secret menu take the cake — one of them literally. At locations that serve blueberry cheesecake desserts, ask your server to throw a slice in the blender with your shake. Voila! — blueberry cheesecake milkshake. In addition to that amazement, you can suck down rootbeer floats; order chicken quesadillas (uh huh!); and if your kid doesn't like his kids' meal toy, he can trade it in for a free Ice Dream instead.

6. Burger King

If you're in the mood to commit dietary suicide, Burger King's secret menu may be your best bet. Fittingly, its Suicide Burger — featuring four beef patties with four slices of cheese topped with bacon and a special sauce — is available alongside the BK BLT (a BLT on a burger), the Rodeo Burger (a Whopper with onion rings and BBQ sauce on top), a ham and cheese sandwich, and half fries/half onion rings (for when you can't decide between the two).

7. McDonald's

Even with so many menu items already available, there are still a few secrets up McDonald's sleeve. The McKinley Mac, for instance, is basically a glorified Bic Mac that features Quarter Pounder patties, while the mammoth Monster Mac piles eight patties into a Big Mac. If you still have room for dessert, try a Pie McFlurry (you guessed it — your favorite McDonald's pie blended into a McFlurry) or a Coke float. (See also: Cracking the McDonald's Monopoly Game)

8. Taco Bell

You don't have to make a run for the border to nosh on Taco Bell's secret menu, which features the sometimes-on-the-regular-menu Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Chili Cheese Burrito, Enchirito (an enchilada/burrito hybrid), the Superman (a cheesy double-beef burrito with potatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and crispy tortilla strips), and the Hulk (a bean-and-cheese burrito with guacamole).

9. Jamba Juice

Even when you're trying to drink healthy, you can sneak in a bit of a candy fix with options from Jamba Juice's secret menu. Sweet favorites include the Pink Starburst (lemonade, soy milk, raspberry sherbet, frozen yogurt, and fresh strawberries), the White Gummi Bear (featuring a menagerie of fruits like pineapple, oranges, and mangoes), Skittles (with peach lemonade and lime sherbet as the stars), and the Sourpatch Kid (which will make your mouth pucker with lemonade blended with blueberries and lime, pineapple, raspberry, and orange sherbets).

10. Dairy Queen

Get creative with your ice cream selections by ordering from Dairy Queen's secret menu, which includes decadent items like the Midnight Truffle Blizzard (full of dark cocoa fudge and truffle pieces), the Peanut Buster Parfait (a hot fudge sundae with crunchy peanuts), and the Lavender Blue Sundae (which adds marshmallow to DQ's original Blueberry Sundae).

11. Sonic

Sonic is known as America's drive-in for its vast array of traditional American junk food like hot dogs and tater tots, but its secret menu delves deeper into our culture's love of deep-fried and greasy deliciousness. Unofficial finds include Frito Pie, a savory Southern nachos-esque dish that replaces tortilla chips with corn chips topped with chili and cheese; grilled ham and cheese; Purple Sprite, which combines Sprite, lemonade, Powerade, and cranberry juice; and Pickle-O's, once a menu item, but now only a relic that lives in secrecy.

12. Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box is one of the greatest fast-food chains that teases Northeast Coasters with its total lack of locations east of the Mississippi and above the Mason-Dixon Line, and then pours salt into our wounds with a secret menu of indulgent proportions. Items include the Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger and Bacon Bacon Cheeseburger (both discontinued limited-time offerings) and the mouthwatering Mint Oreo Cookie milkshake. Jack in the Box also allows you to supersize your meals with even more beef patties per sandwich if you'd like — for an extra charge of course.

13. White Castle

White Castle is so legendary that it served as the plot point for Harold and Kumar's first adventure together. After one of your own Harold and Kumar inspired adventures, swing into White Castle and order the boys' special request from the restaurant's secret menu, which comes with 30 sliders, 5 French fries, and four large diet Cokes — just for Harold. Kumar ordered the same, except he replaced diet Cokes for the Cherry ones. Hope you have a serious appetite, a few friends for sharing, and a defibrillator.

14. Shake Shack

Perhaps one of the most exciting secret menus on this entire list, Shake Shack solidifies its spot as one of the tastiest and most affordable fast burger joints with its secret menu that doesn't mess around. The Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger takes an ordinary sandwich and makes its extraordinary by topping it with ooey-gooey peanut butter, while the Shack-cago Burger transfers its Shack-cago Dog toppings (like cucumber, celery salt, and onion) to a burger. Wash it all down with a shandy — a beer and lemonade drink sure to provide just the right amount of refreshment when you need it.

Do you know of other secret-menu items from America's favorite fast-food chains? Let me know in the comments below.

This article is from Mikey Rox of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

16 Cheap, Low-Cal Condiments to Brighten Up Boring Food

Andrea Karim — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:24:30 +0000

As much as I try to be a good gourmet and buy produce that is fresh, bursting with flavor, and grown close to my home, I can't always afford it. Like everyone else, I have to buy supermarket groceries that aren't exactly grown with care or overflowing with sun-kissed flavor.

We can't all be locavores all the time, and sometimes, we have to make do with largely flavorless produce and boring staples. If you're like me, facing down a jar of dried garbanzo beans, white rice, and some frozen chicken breast can make it seem mighty tempting to run out for burgers or call in some pizza. But if you are trying to cut down on dining out, whether for financial or health reasons, you've got to tackle that chicken and learn how to make lame food taste good.

I've learned to cheat my way to tasty food through a rather liberal use of spices, sauces, and sneaky cooking methods. I rarely use prime ingredients in my cooking, but that's OK — subprime ingredients can be massaged into behaving like they come from a high-priced grocer.

Here are some tasty condiments that have helped me save time and money when I was facing a bland dish or meal. (See also: Cheap Ways to Add Big Flavor to Your Food)

Indian Store

Your average Indo-Pak store packs more flavor per square foot that any American-style grocery chain. If you're new to Indian spices, there are plenty of online resources to teach about Indian food. Indian stores actually carry most spices you need — you can buy cinnamon, cardammom, bay leaves, salt and pepper, cloves, and everything in between at most Indian stores, and you'll find it for MUCH cheaper than you will at Safeway or Whole Foods.

1. Masala Spice Mixes

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Masala is just a word that means "spice" in Hindi. If you've ever had Indian food, you know that there's no shortage of spice in that cuisine. Indian food snobs will point out that the best Indian food is made with fresh, hand-ground spices that are mixed by each chef to their liking, and that a good conisseur will learn to create their own masalas. These are people with far too much time on their hands.

When I make Indian food or just need to make some chicken breast taste better, I use these little boxes of pre-mixed ground spices from my local Indo-Pak store. I usually buy the MDH and Shan brands, mostly because I am familiar with them. If you don't have an Indian store in your vicinity, you can easily find these online. A single box shouldn't be more than $5, and a little bit goes a long way.

While these masala mixes are usually made for a specific dish or type of dish, I long ago abandoned any pretense abiding by the rules. So the box says "Chicken Tikka Masala" on it; who cares? The spices are equally delicious used as a rub on a couple of fish fillets just before baking. Masalas can improve roasted veggies, casseroles, soups, and popcorn.

The trick to using Indian masalas is making sure that they cook long enough. Sometimes cooking the spices on a frying pan with a little oil on low heat can help get rid of any bitterness and tame the pungency.

2. Mint-Cilantro Chutney

Also a favorite at my local Indo-Pak grocery is a "chutney" (sauce) made from mint, cilantro, lime juice, and green chilies. It's spicy, salty, and is amazing cooked into almost any meat dish. It can also be mixed with sour cream or yogurt for a savory dip with international flair.

3. Indian Pickle (Achar)

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I don't mean to go overboard on Indian food, but you can't get much more flavorful than Indian pickle. "Pickle" is a loose term in India and Pakistan — as far as I can tell, it means "fruit or vegetable in a jar with oil and spices." It can range from lemons to green mangoes to spicy chilies to Indian gooseberries to carrots to ginger and beyond.

As with anything else from an Indian store, you don't need much to pack a powerful punch of flavor. A spoonful of green mango pickles can lend a mouthwatering spiciness to three-day old rice (just add a couple of eggs and stir fry on high heat for a couple of minutes). A spoonfull of mashed Indian pickle makes regular old ground beef sing with succulence, adding panache to lasagna, meatloaf, or burger patties.

4. Tamarind Paste/Sauce/Chutney

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Tamarind is a fruit that grows all over South and Southeast Asia, and is a popular ingredient in India, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. You can find tamarind sauce in most East or South Asian grocery stores. It looks a bit like A1 sauce, but is more tangy and less savory.

Chinese/Vietnamese Store

Chinese and Vietnamese grocery stores are often a good place to buy cheap, fresh fruits, and vegetables. My favorite chain in Washington, Ranch99, offers giant bundles of greens for less than two dollars. Of course, the sauce aisles offer amazing selection, as well.

5. Sriracha

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By now, you've probably familiarized yourself with Sriracha sauce, the red chili sauce with the rooster on the bottle. It's a popular staple on many an Asian restaurant's condiments counter. Sriracha is spicy pepper sauce that was made popular by pho restaurants (you can read about the confusing history of Sriracha here). It is spicy and salty, a perfect topping for $1 frozen pizzas, tacos with under-seasoned meat, and too-sweet teriyaki. It's also a brilliant addition to spaghetti sauce, stews, homemade chicken pot pie, and cold noodle salads. Whether cooked in or squirted on top, Sriracha will add a kick to any dish that needs spice.

6. MSG

Photo by Andrea Nguyen (MSG and mushroom salt)

I love MSG, and I don't care who knows it. Sure, lots of people have reactions to MSG, but I don't, and so I'm going to eat it until it gives me cancer. This much maligned and misunderstood chemical compound can be purchased in small packets of crystals. Just add a small sprinkle to bland dishes, and MSG magically enhances the flavor of all ingredients, from meat to garlic to salt.

7. Chinese Vinegar

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Vinegar is just all-around awesome, but many people have never tried Chinese black rice vinegar, which is dark, tart, and smoky (sometimes made from black rice, but often from millet or other grains). If you have ever had traditional Chinese dumplings in an authentic restaurant, you were probably served a small dish full of black vinegar and shreds of fresh ginger alonside. This is Chinkiang vinegar — it looks like balsamic, but lacks the sweetness, and has greater depth and a higher salt concentration. I've never found Chinese vinegar outside of Asian stores, and even inside Asian stores, I often have to hunt for it.

Chinese vinegar has a deep flavor that can be used to add tartness to dishes that are too sweet. It's great for making hot and sour soup or any East Asian-themed stew.

8. Fish Sauce

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You've probably seen Fish Sauce in fine pho establishments. It packs a salty, fishy wallop with a healthy dose of umami, and can add flavor to soups, casseroles, pasta sauces, meat loaf, and chicken dishes. Like most condiments mentioned here, you don't need much fish sauce to get excellent flavor, so don't go overboard with it.

9. Ponzu Sauce/Maggi/Soy Sauce

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People tend to reserve soy sauce for stir-fry, but it's a great way to add a pop of savory richness to nearly any dish. I use it extensively in soups and marinades for steak and fish, as well as in sauces and reductions.

Ponzu sauce is lighter than soy sauce and has a citrus flavor (usually yuzu, but sometimes from other citrus fruits). Like soy sauce, it provides a savory flavor enhancement to stews, casseroles, meatloaf, and grilled veggies, but with a lighter, slightly less salty, springier taste.
Maggi seasoning is often thought of as an Asian ingredient because of its popularity in Asian countries, but it's actually from Austria. Created as a meat-substitute flavoring, it is often compared to soy sauce in flavor, although it contains no actual soy.

Any Ol' Grocery

The following items can be found at pretty much any grocery store, anywhere, and can save you from another meal of boiled potatoes and chicken.

10. Kosher or Sea Salt

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Those of you who have yet to try kosher salt need to get on the bandwagon. It brings out the flavor in food in a much different way than regular table salt. Sure, you'll pay a bit more, but you get more zing for each penny.

11. Marinara Sauce

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I have found that marinara possesses some rather unique meat-tenderizing qualities. I will often marinate a tough cut of beef in marinara or fresh salsa for a day or so before throwing it in the slow-cooker. The results have always been spectacular. When cooked, tomatoes have an umami quality that is very satisfying, and you don't have to splurge on pricey organic tomato sauce if you're just going to throw it on top of fish and bake it. In a pinch, a can of Spicy V-8 can be substituted.

12. Ketchup

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Growing up, I hated ketchup, but I've come to appreciate the fact that it manages to incorporate all of the tastes that the human tongue can detect — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy, and umami. I've also found that ketchup does an amazing job of adding a hint of savory tomato taste to boring soups, wan tomato sauces, and pretty much any meal containing ground beef.

13. Mustard

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Mustard, be it basic French's yellow mustard or a fancy ground dijon, provides a fantastic pop of flavor to dull-tasting marinades, soups, and stews. You can substitute dry mustard powder for a stronger flavor. I like to add mustard to beef stew — it changes the flavor profile without diluting the meaty goodness. Mustard is also a great way to add dimension to stir-fried veggies and curries.

14. Worcestershire Sauce/A1 Sauce

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Worcestershire sauce is my go-to for marination — no matter what I'm throwing on the grill. In my family, we tend to marinate steaks for a long time before grilling (up to five hours), but Worcestershire sauce is also delicious over tofu or seitan and added to salad dressings.

15. Pesto

Photo by Michał Bażak.

OK, pesto isn't technically "low-calorie", but it's a life saver when staring down a dish of lasagna that didn't come out quite right. I buy my pesto pre-made from Costco, and it has been the salvation of many a sad-looking roasted chicken breast, flavorless fish fillet, and bowl of plain pasta.

16. Marmite

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Marmite is a British food thing (you might find it in Indian stores as opposed to your local grocery). There are many colorful descriptions of it (a friend refers to it as "the taste of licking the floor of a local brewery"), but to me, Marmite tastes like concentrated soy sauce mixed with yeast. It's an acquired taste, to say the least. While I don't slather it on toast like my British-schooled husband, I find it adds depth (and saltiness) to stews that haven't had enough time to "cure." It's also good for you — packed with B vitamins.

What condiments, sauces, or spices do you find to be lifesavers in the case of a bland meal?

This article is from Andrea Karim of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

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