Considering the state of the current economy, it is more important than ever to save money in every way possible. The following tips will help you save money on your grocery bill, without sacrificing taste.

Make leftover chili go farther by serving it over a baked potato or noodles. Top with extra cheese and bake in a pre-heated oven, until bubbly.

Do your children love instant oatmeal? If so, you already know that buying just one box can be fairly expensive. You can actually save money making it yourself, simply by processing quick cooking oats in your blender, for a few seconds. Add bits of dried fruit, if desired.

If you have ever had to discard a bag of marshmallows because they have dried out, there is a simple solution that will prevent the problem from ever happening again. Freeze them.

You can give new life to old tortillas by heating them in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds. Place them in a ‘packet’ you have constructed out of wax paper and they will be almost as good as new.

Storing brown sugar, in its original container, in the refrigerator will keep it soft. In the event that you haven’t stored it this way and it hardens, add a piece of white bread to the container till sugar is soft. (This process will take a few hours.)

Make homemade ‘mini pies’ with just a few simple ingredients. Roll out refrigerator biscuits, until thin. Top with canned pie filling and fold over. Seal edges with tines of a fork. Bake or deep fry. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, when cool.