Budget Bytes Weekly Digest 8/27

[Click Here to View The Latest Recipes Online]() Here is what was new on Budget Bytes last week: [How To Make Breadcrumbs](=) You might wonder why you would go through the trouble to make your own breadcrumbs when they’re already insanely inexpensive to buy in the store. Well, there are two really good reasons, if not more. 1) If you forgot to buy them for a recipe and you don’t want to make another trip to the store (story of my life) and 2) to reduce waste. I’d much rather repurpose and use up old bread I have on hand before buying more bread that is already in crumb form. To further reduce waste, you can dedicate a freezer bag to bread “scraps” (stale pieces, the heels of loaves, etc.) that can be turned into breadcrumbs once you accumulate enough pieces. Once you’ve got your scraps, use this simple guide on how to make breadcrumbs, and keep them on hand for use in your meatballs, meatloaves, breading fried foods, or as crunchy casserole toppings. [[Read More](=)] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs]() I’ve been super into meatballs lately. Now that’s a something I never thought I’d type. But it’s true. Meatballs are easy, flavorful, filling, and you can serve them in more ways than just with pasta and red sauce. These Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs boast sautéed spinach to help you pack in more greens and bits of crumbled feta for extra richness and a little salty kick. [[Read More]()] --------------------------------------------------------------- Recently Updated: [Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup]( When my body is tired and achey, or I’m feeling a bit under the weather, I always throw together a pot of this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. The aroma that fills my house as it cooks is absolutely soothing to the soul, and the “from scratch” flavor just can’t be beat. There’s no bouillon here folks, because this broth is the real deal. But don’t worry, despite being from scratch, this homemade chicken noodle soup is surprisingly simple and requires very little hands-on time! [[Read More](...] Until next time! Happy cooking, = [Switch to Per-Blog-Post Emails]( | [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206 =