Budget Bytes Weekly Digest 9/16

Hey friends! I know I can't stop talking about it, but I'm just so excited that [our meal plans]( are finally coming! Don't miss out when they finally arrive [click here](! Here's what I cooked up this week: [Easy Homemade Kale Pesto]( I’ve made kale pesto before ([Kale Pesto Pasta](), but I felt like the pesto needed a post itself. I often find myself with leftover fresh kale (why does it come in such HUGE qantities?), scrambling for ways to use it up before it gets slimy. Making a small batch of this Kale Pesto is one great option. Once the kale is turned into pesto, it can be smeared or drizzled on just about anything. [[Read more...](] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Pesto Grilled Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes](=) I went all Splurgy McSpurgison on this Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, but you know what? It was so worth it. And still a fraction of what it would cost to buy a fancy schmancy sandwich like this at a deli. So here it is. When you need a little splurge in your life, or you just have some leftover pesto that needs to be used up, make this Pesto Grilled Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes. You won’t regret it. [[Read more...](=)] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Easy Baked Homemade Croutons]( I whipped up a quick small batch of these easy baked homemade croutons this past week when I made my [Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup]() and I thought, “I really need to share how easy these are.” Because not only do their crispy, crunchy texture really take any soup or salad to the next level, they’re a great way to use up leftover bread. Win-win! [[Read more...](] --------------------------------------------------------------- New Videos: [Thick and Rice Pizza Sauce](=) = Until next time, happy cooking! [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206