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Issue No. 1137: September 2021
Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. The key is to cook smarter! In today’s newsletter, we’re going to help you make the most of what’s in your pantry and stretch that dollar. From how to make boxed cake taste made-from-scratch, a snackable viral trend from TikTok and clever ways to get the most out of your freezer. You’ll wish you knew these handy cooking tricks sooner! Find it all below.

Cheers,
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
5 Ways to Upgrade Boxed Cake Mix
Basic boxed cake mix doesn’t have to be boring! By swapping in a few fresh ingredients and getting creative with your presentation, you can zoosh up this pantry staple with little to no fuss. Find five ideas to get you started HERE.
Photo Credit: Feel Good Foodie
Going Viral: Pasta Chips
In this new series we’ll walk you through the viral food trends, hacks, and clever tips that are taking over the internet! This week, we’re munching on these crispy, crunchy pasta chips that everyone seems to be making. They’re a great way to use up any half-finished boxes of pasta floating around your pantry. Learn how to make them HERE.
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5 Instant Upgrades to Boxed Mac-and-Cheese
Really want to impress the fam (with minimal effort, to boot)? Whip up one of these boxed mac-and-cheese hacks and take the classic pantry staple to a whole new level of fun. Dig into these cheesy recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart
Our Favorite Freezer Hacks
The freezer is the hardest working appliance in our kitchen! From storing fast meal solutions to helping us cut down on food waste, the ol’ ice box has unlimited potential. For our best tips, tricks and hacks for your freezer, read on HERE.
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Tanji’s Wine Finds: How to Chill Wine Fast!
Expecting last minute guests and need to chill your wine fast? Check out Goodtaste’s no-brainer wine chilling hack, plus some of our top bottles of bubbles for under $15! Find it all HERE.
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