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Cozy Up, Memphis: Chili Season Starts at Cash Saver

Written by MemphisCash-Editor on October 28, 2025. Posted in Recipe Blog, Wellness.

The air is getting cooler, football is on every weekend, and kitchens across Memphis are starting to smell like simmering spices. It is officially chili season.

Whether you have a blue-ribbon recipe that has been passed down for generations or you are just throwing together a hearty pot for game day, Cash Saver has everything you need to make a batch that keeps the whole crew warm and happy.

Build Your Base

Every good chili starts with the basics. Stock up on:

Fresh ground beef or turkey, rich and hearty as the foundation of a great pot
Onion, garlic, and peppers, diced up for that flavor punch
Canned tomatoes, whether crushed, diced, or fire-roasted
Tomato paste, for that deep, slow-cooked flavor

Beans or No Beans?

That is the age-old chili debate. Either way, Cash Saver has you covered:

Kidney beans, pinto beans, or black beans for a classic chili with beans
Skip the beans for a Texas-style version with just meat, spice, and tomato

Spice It Just Right

Chili is all about the seasoning. Make sure your spice rack is stocked with:

Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder
Crushed red pepper or hot sauce for a Memphis-style kick
Salt and pepper to balance it all out

Pro tip: Add a fresh jalapeño or two for extra heat.

Toppings That Take It Over the Top

The fun part of chili is dressing it up. Swing by the dairy case, produce section, and bakery aisle for:

Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Green onions
Jalapeños
Crackers or cornbread (a box mix makes baking easy)

For an extra Memphis twist, serve your chili over spaghetti or a baked potato for a true Southern comfort classic.

Do Not Forget the Extras

A big pot of chili pairs perfectly with other fall favorites you will find at Cash Saver:

Fritos or Doritos for chili pie
Nature’s Own Bread for buttered toast on the side
Pepsi, Coke, or sweet tea to wash it all down
Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough for dessert while the chili simmers

Two Easy Chili Recipes to Try

Classic Chili with Beans

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, brown the meat with onion, garlic, and bell pepper until cooked through.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans.
Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Simmer on low for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cornbread.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pkg Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese), cut into small cubes
1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
2 cans cannellini beans
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander then measure out 1 cup.
Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans and pureed beans and stir well. Simmer 5 – 10 minutes longer.
Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips if desired.

Chili Season Made Simple

At Memphis Cash Saver, we are here to make your fall cooking easy, affordable, and delicious. Our shelves are stocked with everything from pantry staples to fresh produce and proteins, all at prices that keep your budget cozy too.

Grab a pot, gather your ingredients, and let the chili season begin. Whether it is for Sunday dinner, Monday night football, or a weeknight warm-up, we have everything you need to make it taste like home.

Find us at 1620 Madison Ave. in Midtown Memphis
Visit memphiscashsaver.com for weekly specials and more

Cash Saver: keeping Memphis warm, one bowl of chili at a time.

Tailgate Like a Champ with Memphis Cash Saver

Written by MemphisCash-Editor on October 21, 2025. Posted in Wellness.

Football season in Memphis is more than just a game. It’s a tradition. It’s Tigers blue crowding Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (…The Liberty Bowl). It’s a backyard grill fired up before kickoff. It’s folding chairs, coolers, laughter, and the smell of smoky sausages in the air.

Around here, tailgating isn’t just about food. It’s about community. At Memphis Cash Saver, we’re here to make sure your tailgate is stocked with everything you need, from grill-ready meats to icy cold drinks and snacks that keep everyone cheering until the final whistle.

Fire Up the Grill

Every great Memphis tailgate starts with the sizzle. Cash Saver keeps the grill stacked with all the classics:

Circle B Smoked Sausage — A Memphis favorite, hearty enough to feed a crowd. Slice it, grill it, and serve it with a side of mustard.
Banquet Brown ’N Serve Sausage — Quick, easy, and perfect for early kickoffs or breakfast tailgates.
Hamburger patties & buns — Load ‘em up with cheese, onions, and pickles for that backyard bite.
Hot dogs & buns — Because no tailgate is complete without kids running around with ketchup-stained smiles.

And don’t forget to grab Nature’s Own Bread for sandwiches, sausage rolls, and those late-game snack plates when everyone’s coming back for seconds.

Snacks That Go the Distance

When the game gets tight, you need fuel that’s easy to grab between high-fives. Stock your table with:

Doritos Tortilla Chips and Pringles — bold flavors and crunch you can hear over the crowd.
Creamy dips and spreads — queso, guac, salsa, and Pancho’s Cheese Dip, the Memphis legend.
Fresh-baked cookies from Nestlé Toll House Dough — warm, gooey, and perfect for halftime.

Pro tip: Lay out a mix of salty, savory, and sweet so there’s something for every fan in your crew.

Cold Drinks, Hot Crowd

You know Memphis heat doesn’t stop just because it’s fall. Keep the cooler ready with something for everybody:

Outlaw Light Beer — easy-drinking and tailgate-tested.
Miller Lite or Coors Light — in 16 oz. aluminum bottles that stay cold longer.
Modelo Especial — a smooth, flavorful pick for the whole team.
Stella Rosa Wines — a game day twist for fans who want something sweet in their glass.

Non-alcoholic fans don’t miss out either:

Turkey Hill Tea or Lemonade — classic Southern sips.
Pepsi, Mountain Dew, or Starry 12-packs — keep the fizz flowing.
Lipton Tea bottles — portable and refreshing.
Fanta, Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Dr Pepper 2-liters — crowd staples that never go out of style.

Memphis Game Day Essentials

Every Memphian knows it’s the little extras that make the tailgate. Stock up on:

Condiments like BBQ sauce (of course), ketchup, and mustard.
Paper goods and plastic cups so cleanup doesn’t steal your post-game mood.
Ice, ice, and more ice. Nobody wants warm beer in the third quarter.

And since this is Memphis, don’t be surprised if somebody shows up with a portable speaker blasting Al Green or Three 6 Mafia. It’s just how we do tailgates here: food, music, and family all in one.

Tailgating Made Easy

At Memphis Cash Saver, we know game day isn’t just about football. It’s about tradition, pride, and a spread that feeds the whole block without draining your wallet. That’s why we keep our shelves loaded with tailgate-ready favorites, so all you need to worry about is cheering until your voice gives out.

Pack your cooler, fire up the grill, and swing by Cash Saver before kickoff. We’ll help you put together a tailgate that’s Memphis through and through: flavorful, fun, and easy on your budget.

Find us at 1620 Madison Ave. in Midtown Memphis
Visit memphiscashsaver.com for weekly specials and more

From Tigers blue to backyard crews, Cash Saver is your home turf for tailgating supplies.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

Written by novagiant on February 2, 2018. Posted in Wellness.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

10 slices cinnamon raisin bread

4 large Clearly Organic Eggs

2 cup Clearly Organic Whole Milk

1/4 cup Clearly Organic Sugar

1/4 cup Clearly Organic Honey

1 teaspoon Clearly Organic Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Clearly Organic Vanilla

1/2 cup raisins

Greek Yogurt Sauce

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 teaspoon Clearly Organic Vanilla

3 Tablespoons Clearly Organic Powdered Sugar

Coat an 8×8 inch baking dish with Clearly Organic cooking spray. Rehydrate 1/2 cup raisins in warm water, let sit while you prepare bread and egg mixture. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Then add sugar, honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Cut bread into 1 inch pieces then add bread to greased 8×8 baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the top and gently toss to distribute mix. Let mixture stand for 15 minutes to soak in, stirring occasionally. While mixture soaks preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain raisins of excess water and sprinkle over the top of the mixture. Bake for 40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Serve warm with Greek yogurt sauce.

For the Greek yogurt sauce: Add all ingredients to a small blender or food processor. Purée until smooth and creamy. Add sauce to the top of warm bread pudding.