A classic Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal.  Make a delicious juicy turkey with crisp skin by rubbing it down with a dry brine and letting it brine overnight in the fridge.  Dry brining or salting the bird helps to draw moisture out creating juicy meat and crispy skin.  I have been dry brining turkey for several years now and think the results are so much better than when I used to soak the bird in a wet brine.  

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Coarse kosher salt is the best salt for a dry brine.  I have used fresh ground salt to make the brine for this turkey when I was out of coarse kosher salt and it was fine, but not as good. I used a lot less when using fresh ground salt.  They both help to create a moist and delicious turkey, but the best results come from using coarse kosher salt.  It gives the turkey the best juicy flavor and texture.  

Yes, you can make the dry brine up to three days in advance. Cover and refrigerate until use. 

If buying a frozen turkey, it will need to be thawed before cooking.  A 12-14 pound turkey will need to thaw for 3-4 days in the fridge.  This thaw time guide has the recommended thawing time for various turkey weights.  You can thaw a turkey faster in water, but I always thaw in the fridge because it is so easy.  You may be able to find a fresh turkey in larger grocery stores that would not need to be thawed before preparation.

I stuff the turkey with onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, and some lemon and orange chunks which adds so much flavor to the meat as is roasts. 

Serves 8-10
Dry Brine Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 Tbsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup kosher salt 
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Zest of two lemons
Zest of an orange

Other Ingredients:
12-14 lb. turkey
1 onion, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
Poultry blend of fresh herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Sage)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature*
1 quart  or more chicken broth* (I ususally need about 6 cups broth to baste and refill pan)
Lemon and orange chunks (you can save the lemon and orange from the dry brine for stuffing in the turkey)

Day before:
​1.  Rinse thawed turkey, remove neck and giblets. Pat dry. 
2. Mix the dry brine ingredients together. Rub all over turkey. Put the turkey in a large pan or brining bag and refrigerate overnight. 
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Roasting day:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. Rinse the brine off of the turkey. Pat dry. Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in roasting pan. 
3. Stuff the bird with onion, garlic, lemon and orange chunks, and fresh herbs.
​4. Loosen skin over breast meat and rub 3-4 T. butter under skin and allover the outside of the bird. You can tuck any remaining butter in the bird and under the wings and legs. 
5. Pour 2-3 cups broth into roasting pan. Roast turkey 30 minutes. 
6. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. 
7. Continue to roast, basting with pan juices every 30-40 minutes, adding more broth to the pan as needed to keep liquid in the pan. Keep an eye on the skin to make sure it doesn't over-brown, tenting with foil as needed. 
8. Roast for another 2 1/2 -3 hours (for 12-14 lb. turkey) until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F. 
9. Tranfer the turkey to a platter. Tent with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving.
10. For a pretty presentation, surround turkey with orange and lemon wedges and fresh herbs. 

If you need a turkey platter, I suggest Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I bought mine there several years ago for a very good price and love it. It is huge so I kept the original box and store it on shelves in the garage. 

*When it comes to broth and butter, you can use unsalted butter or regular butter and low sodium broth or regular broth. I have used both and did not find the meat to be too salty when using regular butter and regular broth. Make sure to rinse all of the brine off of the bird before preparing it to roast. A nice balance would be unsalted butter with regular broth or salted butter with low sodium broth. 

Some of our other Thanksgiving favorites:
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This chocolate cherry banana bread is moist, delicious and filled with sweet juicy cherries. I know it's technically banana bread, but it tastes more like chocolate cherry cake. Perfect for holiday brunch and gift giving. ​

Delicious as is or with a little slice of butter.

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If baking in smaller loaf pans, batter will fill approximately three to four small pans depending on size. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking every 5 minutes to see if done after 30 minutes. You can check bread with a toothpick to see if done. Bread is done when toothpick comes out clean and top springs back when lightly pressed. ​

You can use small loaf pans, foil pans, or paper bakeware (bottom loaf pictured is baked in paper bakeware). Paper bakeware is easy to use and can go in the oven up to 400 degrees F. It is also freezer friendly and does not require greasing of the pan. 

Yes, you can bake this bread ahead of time and freeze for later. This is a great strategy for gift giving. Stash some mini loaves in the freezer so you are prepared for the holiday rush. Banana bread will keep fresh in the freezer for up to 4 months. 

Here are some simple ideas for packaging mini loaves of bread for gifts. 

*Cookie box (Dollar Tree affiliate link) I bought this cookie box at Dollar Tree and it is the perfect size for my larger mini loaf that was baked in paper bakeware.
*Small gift bags
*Simple ribbon or bow
*For the farmhouse rustic look, tie up with twine and a gift tag
*Small thrift store baskets. I love thrift store and antique store baskets. They are great for gift giving and you can usually find them very reasonably priced. 

You might like this post I wrote about making homestead gift baskets. 

Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread and Mini Loaves for Gift Giving
Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. (about 3) bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1/2 C. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 C. granulated sugar or coconut sugar
1/4 C. brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/4 C. honey
1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour 
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 C. cocoa powder
1/4 C. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 C. frozen sweet cherries, coarsely chopped

1.  Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter a loaf pan.
2.  With a wooden spoon mix bananas, eggs, butter, vanilla, and almond extract in a mixing bowl.  
3.  Next stir in the sugars and honey.
4.  Next, stir in the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. (I always put the dry ingredients right on top of the batter and mix them together a bit before mixing the dry ingredients into the batter.)
5. Then stir in the chocolate chips and cherries. Batter will be thick.  
5.  Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and top springs back when lightly pressed. After 55 minutes, check every 5 minutes until done. 
6.  Cool  on a wire rack, then remove from pan.  Let bread cool completely before slicing.  

Mini Loaf instructions
If baking in smaller loaf pans, batter will fill approximately three small pans depending on size. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking every 5 minutes to see if done after 30 minutes. You can check bread with a toothpick to see if done. Bread is done when toothpick comes out clean and top springs back when lightly pressed. 

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Have you heard of Frosch cleaning products?  I had not until I received the opportunity to try them for review.  I like using more and more natural products in my home so I was eager to try Frosch cleaning products.  

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After trying the cleaning products pictured, my verdict is that they all work well and smell pleasant.  I hate using cleaning products that smell like I should be wearing a gas mask when using them because of the harmful chemical fumes. You can feel safe using Frosch products around your family (no harmful fumes). In fact your kids can even help clean with these products.  

After trying these products, I have to share my favorites.  I love the baking soda all purpose cleaner because it smells so clean.  Confession, I love baking soda products pretty much always because I love the clean smell and feeling they leave behind.  So if you want a really fresh and clean smelling house use the baking soda all purpose cleaner.  

My other favorite new Frosch product is the dishwashing liquid.  I tried both the pomegranate and aloe vera dishwashing liquids and liked them both, but love the aloe vera scent.  My skin is very sensitive to soaps and frequent washing can lead to dry cracked skin, especially in the winter.  When I taught Family and Consumer Science and was in the food lab all day, my hands looked terrible from frequent washing.  I wish I would have had this dish soap then, I would have used it for hand washing soap.  The aloe vera dishwashing liquid is so gentle on my hands.  

I always use natural dishwashing soap because I figure since we are eating off of the dishes, I want the soap used to be as natural and free of unnecessary chemicals as possible.  One thing I have noticed about natural dishwashing liquids though is that they usually don't form as many suds as conventional soaps.  Frosch dishwashing liquid is no exception, you won't see as many suds as with conventional dish soaps, but your dishes will be clean and you can feel good knowing that you are not introducing unnecessary chemicals into your home. 

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Feeling a little ghoulishly festive this Halloween?  These mummy dogs are super easy and everyone will love them.  They are really just dogs in a sweater with a festive name.  Plus the kids can join in the fun and help make them.  

These mummy dogs are so easy and fun to make and they only take two ingredients!

First, roll out some crescent dough on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

Then cut the dough into strips.

Press the dough in the dough strips together and kind of roll them to form ropes. You can then flatten them down more if you like. Wrap the dough ropes around each hot dog. Then take a toothpick and form mummy "eyes" on one end of each mummy dog. 

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until dough is cooked and golden brown. 

These are always a fun treat for the kids. We have had these many times before running out the door to go trick-or-treating. If you want to make them look even more mummyish, criss-cross the dough strips. Or you can even add ketchup dots for the eyes. 

Mummy Dogs
Serves 8

Ingredients:
8 Hot dogs
1 can crescent rolls or breadstick dough
Condiments for dipping


1.  Roll out crescent dough and cut into strips (pizza wheel works great for this) or separate breadstick dough.  Roll or pull and stretch breadstick dough into long ropes. 

2.  Wrap dough strips around hot dog trying to get a mummyish look.  You can use a toothpick to shape the eyes. 

3.  Place about an inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or coated with non-stick cooking spray.  Bake at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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To save the most money on your groceries, come up with a basic meal plan or have several meals you can always rely on, check your store's add for the best deals and upload your digital coupons for the products you will use/need. 

​Here are my favorite deals from my Kroger shopping trip this week.

Some background into these posts...

I am a regular Kroger and Aldi shopper. I usually go to both stores weekly with some stops in my local Walmart as needed. I drive 25 minutes to get to Kroger and Aldi so I plan my shopping trips to stock up on the things we need and save our family money. Kroger prices do vary by region so make sure to check your local ad before heading to the store. I live in southern IL so the prices I post are accurate for my area. (This is not a sponsored post, I am just sharing because I am happy with my experience of shopping at Kroger.) 

With the increasing costs of groceries, I decided to start sharing what I think are the best deals at Kroger each week. I do most of my grocery shopping at Kroger. I probably buy more groceries than most families since I am feeding four growing boys (I have a high-schooler with a bottomless stomach, lol) and you may not need the things that I purchase, but hopefully you will find something useful.
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There are lots and lots of things in the Save $2 each when you buy three or more sale. I bought 2 boxes of Yoplait yogurt (8 packs) for $2.99 each (the kids love these) and a jar of Miracle Whip for $3.49 as part of this sale. There was a bonus $1 off coupon on the Miracle Whip lid so I actually paid $2.49. Land O Lakes butter is also part of the Save $2 each when you buy three or more sale making them $3.49 each for a 1 lb. box. I bought 3 since butter has been really expensive lately. I try to stock up when butter is on sale and always keep some in the freezer so we never run out. 

There was a big display of marked down (to $1.99) Oscar Mayer fully cooked bacon so I picked some up for busy mornings. Quaker chewy granola bars are only $1.29 this week with card and digital coupon. You can use this coupon up to 5 times.

These chunk light Tuna pouches were on sale for $1 each. My husband keeps some of these in his office for lunch/snacks so I picked up a couple. Beef ground chuck is on sale for $2.99 a lb. I already have some ground beef in the freezer, so I just bought one. When I checked my receipt, there was $2 off for a digital coupon (for $2 off roast) that I had loaded to my card so I only paid $0.99 for a pound of ground chuck! Check your digital coupons for the $2 off roast coupon. Maybe you can get $0.99 lb. ground chuck too. Plus roast is on sale for $4.99 a lb. this week. 

Favorite ground beef recipes:
​Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
​Asian Inspired Brothy Beef and Cabbage Bowls
​Greek Skillet Supper
​Fancy Sautéed Mushroom and Onion Hamburgers
​Egg Roll In a Bowl (Low Carb Egg Roll Stir Fry)
​Stuffed Pepper Casserole
​Quick and Easy Taco Pie

There are several novelty ice cream varieties that are in the save $2 each when you buy three or more sale. I bought 1 blue bunny ice cream sandwiches for $2.49 and 2 Jonny Pops for $1.99 each. I had a $2 off 2 Jonny Pops checkout coupon from a previous Kroger shopping trip so I only paid $0.99 each for the Jonny Pops. 

​Perdue Chicken breast nuggets and patties are $5.99 a bag this week with the digital coupon which you can use up to 5 times. 

There is a good deal on breakfast sausage patties or links this week...Buy 2, Get 1 free. My store was sold out, but if your store has this, it's worth stocking the freezer. 

If you are a soda drinker or you just like to have some on hand for a special treat, there is a weekly deal digital coupon for select 6-pack bottles for $2.79 which you can use up to 5 times!

There is also a weekly deal Progresso soup digital coupon. $1.29 each which you can use up to 5 times. This is a stock-up deal if you like Progresso soup. 

Onion baked rice is one of my favorite sides to make. It's so easy. I always have the ingredients on hand. Everyone in the family loves it and it pairs nicely with just about anything; chicken, pork, beef, fish, even Mexican inspired dishes like these easy weeknight chicken  fajitas and these kid friendly oven baked tacos. 

Any long grain white rice will work. I used Jasmine rice in the baked rice pictured above. 

Make this simple, elevated onion baked rice next time you crave a cozy side. Bonus...it's also budget friendly. 

1 Tbsp. butter
1 sweet onion, diced
2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice 
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Salt to taste


Directions
1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.  In an ovenproof skillet or dutch oven, saute the onion in butter until softened and lightly caramelized.  Add the rice and olive oil and lightly brown the rice.  
3.  Bring the broth to a boil in a separate pan, then pour over the rice, be careful because this can create hot steam. 
4.  Bake covered for 30 to 40 minutes, until rice is tender and fluffy.  
5. Salt to taste, if needed.

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It's been a busy weekend with soccer games, a 4-H meeting, and a birthday party for our 13 year old so this post is a couple of days late. Prices are good until Tuesday September 27th. Happy homemaking! There are lots of great recipes in this week's post! 

I am a regular Kroger and Aldi shopper. I usually go to both stores weekly with some stops in my local Walmart as needed. I drive 25 minutes to get to Kroger and Aldi so I plan my shopping trips to stock up on the things we need and save our family money. Kroger prices do vary by region so make sure to check your local ad before heading to the store. I live in southern IL so the prices I post are accurate for my area. (This is not a sponsored post, I am just sharing because I am happy with my experience of shopping at Kroger.) 

With the increasing costs of groceries, I decided to start sharing what I think are the best deals at Kroger each week. I do most of my grocery shopping at Kroger. I probably buy more groceries than most families since I am feeding four growing boys (I have a high-schooler with a bottomless stomach, lol) and you may not need the things that I purchase, but hopefully you will find something useful.

Here are some of this week's good deals. Screamin' Sicilian frozen pizza is $4.99 with the digital coupon. We love their thin crust pizza! Progresso soup is $1.49 when you buy 8. This is a stock up price. Kroger crunchy butterfly shrimp 2 lb. bag is $7.99 with the digital coupon. 
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Ballpark beef hot dogs are $3.49 with digital coupon which you can use up to 5 times. I bought Uncured Angus beef franks which are usually $6.49 each to stock the freezer. Considering the steep price of eggs right now, these 18 count Eggland's Best eggs for $3.49 with digital coupon are actually a pretty good deal. 

Favorite egg recipes:
Migas
​​Bacon, Mushroom and Spinach Quiche
​BLT Egg Sliders
​Savory Dutch Baby
​Dutch Baby
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If you are feeling festive for Halloween season you might like these easy Mummy Dogs.
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I had a digital coupon for $5.00 off 2 Burt's Bees toothpastes so bought 2 for $4.99 each minus $5 making them 2 for $4.98. Their is a digital coupon for Schick razors which makes these $5.99 each. Apparently, I had two more digital coupons on my Kroger card which took another $4.00 off each razor making them only $1.99 each. 

I bought a bag of 99 cents reduced onions since we go through a lot of onions quickly in our house. Our favorite Panera blue cheese dressing was half price and I found these goli supplements in the clearance bins marked down to $1.99 each from $14.99 each. 

Gala apples or Bartlett pears are 99 cents a pound with Kroger card this week. Yoplait yogurt cups are 10 for $8 with card plus there is a digital coupon for $3 off 10 making them 10 for $5. I actually had another 50 cents off digital coupon making them 10 for $4.50 or 45 cents each. The kids thought these were a big treat. 
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Favorite apple recipes:
Fried Apples (so easy)
Dehydrating Pears and Apples in my Instant pot duo crisp
​Apple Slab Pie
​Apple Crisp
​Homemade Applesauce
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There is a really good stock up deal on cheese this week. With the weekly deal digital coupons you can buy 5 packages of Kroger sliced cheese and 5 packages of Kroger shredded cheese for $1.49 each. You will need to load both digital coupons to your Kroger card.

Did you know that you can easily freeze shredded cheese? I always buy it on sale and freeze to have on hand for recipes. It will thaw quickly, plus you can add frozen shredded cheese to a recipe as long as you can break up the cheese. Just freeze shredded cheese in the original package. 

Some of our favorite recipes that use shredded cheese:
​Low Carb Italian Spaghetti Squash and Sausage Bake
​Baked Cauliflower "Mac & Cheese"
Broccoli, Chicken, and Cauliflower "Rice" Casserole
​Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche
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​We also love these hot ham sandwiches which I make with sliced provolone cheese. Perfect for parties and potlucks. I made these for my sons birthday party last weekend. 

​Select varieties of Arm and Hammer Laundry detergent are just $2.99 with the weekly deal digital coupon. 

My Kroger store was sold out of the deal on pork Boston butt for $1.29 lb. with card when I was there on Friday. If your store has this, it's a great deal. I make these yummy pork carnitas with pork Boston butt (pork shoulder) which is always great for a party. I also made pork carnitas for my son's birthday party last weekend using a pork shoulder we already had in the freezer from a pig we raised and some beef brisket. I just cooked both meat cuts together using my pork carnitas recipe. It was delicious. I served with tortillas, salsa, lettuce, shredded cheese, sweet corn and black bean salad and I offered buns and BBQ sauce for kids who would rather have a BBQ sandwich. Everyone seemed to enjoy the party buffet. 

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Since we have lots of fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and onions from the garden and it's 96 degrees outside, we have really been enjoying this fresh corn and black bean salad. It goes perfectly with chicken, fish or pork as a delicious side and is so good leftover right out of the fridge. I made a lettuce salad for lunch today and topped it with fresh corn and black bean salad. It is so good! My son made nachos after school and used it as a salsa. Salad or salsa, it's delicious anyway you serve it. 

This fresh corn and black bean salad is so easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to prep the veggies then combine and you're done. You can use fresh corn right off the cob, but I use leftover steamed corn on the cob or microwave it for a couple of minutes before cutting it off the cob. 

​So flavorful, so fresh and absolutely delicious!

Fresh sweet corn and Black bean salad:

1 can 15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
2 ears sweet corn
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3-4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced (any color)
Handful of chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lime or 1 Tbsp. bottled lime juice (can add more to taste)
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch up to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (depending on desired heat)
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. Salt
Pepper (optional) to taste

1. Cut the corn off of the cob and place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.

This can be made a few hours before serving and refrigerated until needed. Leftovers are also great for 2-3 days when refrigerated. 

Looking for a great salsa recipe? This is our favorite salsa which I make from canned tomatoes in the food processor. 

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​I am a regular Kroger and Aldi shopper. I usually go to both stores weekly with some stops in my local Walmart as needed. I drive 25 minutes to get to Kroger and Aldi so I plan my shopping trips to stock up on the things we need and save our family money. Kroger prices do vary by region so make sure to check your local ad before heading to the store. I live in southern IL so the prices I post are accurate for my area. (This is not a sponsored post, I am just sharing because I am happy with my experience of shopping at Kroger.) 

With the increasing costs of groceries, I decided to start sharing what I think are the best deals at Kroger each week. I do most of my grocery shopping at Kroger. I probably buy more groceries than most families since I am feeding four growing boys (I have a high-schooler with a bottomless stomach, lol) and you may not need the things that I purchase, but hopefully you will find something useful.
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To learn more about how to use the Kroger card and digital coupons follow the link below. ​

The Kroger weekly ad priced whole seedless watermelons at $2.99, but in my store I found they were actually only $2.00. In fact it rang up $1.99. We are about to have another hot week here in southern IL, so cold watermelon will sound really good. (no e-coupon needed for this deal, just your Kroger card)
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This week you can buy boneless chuck roast Buy 1 Get 1 free of equal or lesser value. They are priced at $6.99 a pound so if you buy two similarly priced roasts and the second roast is free, you will spend around $3.49 a pound which is really good for beef roasts right now making it a good time to stock the freezer. ​(no e-coupon needed for this deal, just your Kroger card)
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This is a really good deal on Perdue chicken drumsticks or thighs, 5 lb. bag for $5. I have been buying these chicken thighs and they are really good. You just can't beat $1 a pound for chicken thighs. We have been enjoying lots of grilled chicken thighs (easy recipe coming soon). I actually prefer chicken thighs over chicken breasts because they have more fat and consequently more flavor. ​(no e-coupon needed for this deal, just your Kroger card)

Some of our favorite chicken recipes:
Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
​Easy One Pot Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner
Chicken Noodle Soup (with bone-in chicken)
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Kroger breakfast sausage links or patties (12 oz.) are $1.99 this week. This is a weekly digital deal so you will need to load the e-coupon to your Kroger card which can be used up to 5 times in one transaction. Weekly sale price without e-coupon is $2.49 each with card. This is a great stock-up price. I stashed a few of these in the freezer for easy breakfasts. 

We love this recipe for buttermilk biscuits.
And this recipe for sausage gravy, although I usually use a roll of sausage to make it, you could crumble the patties to make sausage gravy. 
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Johnsonville smoked sausage is just $3.49 this week with the (use up to 5 times) digital coupon. (This is a weekly digital deal). Great for an easy dinner on the grill or some delicious Shrimp and sausage gumbo. Another good recipe to use shrimp if you took advantage of last week's shrimp deal. 
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There is a good deal on Progresso soup this week. Only $1.49 each when you buy 8 or more in the same transaction with your Kroger card. (no e-coupon needed) My boys love Progresso soup so I stocked up. My high schooler likes to make himself a can of soup for a snack or lunch.

​Last night, my husband had a school board meeting, my oldest had an away football game and my third son had a one hour soccer practice which is 30 minutes away so we had an easy dinner of grilled cheese sandwiches and canned tomato soup. What are your go-to busy night dinners?
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Tillamook cheese is one of my favorite cheeses, but it is usually more expensive. This week it is buy 1, get 1 free with your Kroger card (no digital coupon needed) making it a good stock up price. 

Did you know that you can easily freeze shredded cheese? I always buy it on sale and freeze to have on hand for recipes. It will thaw quickly, plus you can add frozen shredded cheese to a recipe as long as you can break up the cheese. Just freeze shredded cheese in the original package. 

Some of our favorite recipes that use shredded cheese:
​Low Carb Italian Spaghetti Squash and Sausage Bake
​Baked Cauliflower "Mac & Cheese"
Broccoli, Chicken, and Cauliflower "Rice" Casserole
​Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche
​Slow Cooker Lasagne
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Koger 1/2 milk gallons are on sale this week for 99 cents each with a weekly digital deal coupon. You can use this coupon up to 5 times in one transaction. I usually buy milk at Aldi for a better price than Kroger, but this week the Kroger price is better so I bought 5 half-gallons. The boys go through it pretty quickly. There is also a weekly digital coupon for 99 cents Kroger apple juice and one for $1.49 18 count Kroger eggs. I haven't bought eggs in a long time since we have chickens, but this is a good deal if you need eggs. You can see our sweet chickens on my instagram reel here and follow me on instagram while you are there for a glimpse into our little homestead. 

Favorite recipes that use milk: 
​Coconut Oil Waffles
Dutch Baby
Baked Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oatmeal
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I don't normally buy these, but for the price I did since they will be a treat for the kids. These are $3.29 each, but I had a digital coupon on my Kroger card for $5.50 off three making them $9.87-$5.50=$4.37 or $1.45 each. If this is something you would buy, check your Kroger card to see if you can clip the digital coupon. 
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Mom's Best cereal is on sale this week for $2.49 a box. Plus there is a digital coupon you can load to your Kroger card for $1.00 off which you can use up to 5 times making the cereal $1.49 a box. Good time to stock up especially if you have kids. 
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Private Selection Ice Cream is $2.99 this week with a digital coupon that you can use up to five times.
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I found a few clearance items we will use this week. The babyganics sunscreen spray was marked down to $2.99. A bag of onions for 99 cents in the produce markdowns. Since I like to cook, we go through a lot of onions. And I found some mandarin oranges for half price. The kids love mandarin oranges. 
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What were your best grocery shopping deals this week?
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There is a bonus fuel points coupon in this week's ad or you can load it to your card in the coupon section in the Kroger app. Fuel points add up quickly when there are bonuses like this. I filled my minivan up last week and had 700 points on my card so I saved 70 cents a gallon at the pump. 

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Peach crisp is one of my favorite late summer treats. Deliciously sweet and so easy to make. This peach crisp is sweetened with honey and I use almond flour to make the crisp topping.

Since we harvest our own raw honey, I like to experiment with using it in recipes. You could use brown sugar in this recipe instead of honey, you would just use more since honey tastes sweeter than sugar. Brown sugar makes the topping more crispy than if using honey, but this recipe made with honey is still quite tasty. 

You can use fresh or frozen peaches. Line the pan with a layer of sliced peaches then make the topping and spread over the top to bake. 

Honey Sweetened Wheat-free Peach Crisp
Serves 6

Ingredients:
4-5 medium peaches sliced or about 3-4 cups frozen sliced peaches 
1/2 C. oats (I like old-fashioned, but you could use quick-cooking)
1/4 C. almond flour (or all-purpose)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash of salt
1/4 C. butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 C. honey (or 1/2 C. brown sugar)

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

2. Wash and slice the peaches, then line a 9 X 9 square baking pan with the peaches. 

3. Stir together oats, almond flour, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. (If using brown sugar instead of honey, add it here.)

4. Using a Pastry blender (affiliate link), cut the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.

5. Stir the honey into the dry ingredient mixture. 

6. Then spread the oats and honey mixture over the peaches. 

7. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. 

Delicious served warm with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. 

Cover leftovers and refrigerate. 

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