Save Money This Holiday with Libby's and Win!

What family isn't looking to save money this holiday season? If you've begun pricing the ingredients for your favorite holiday recipes, you might be suffering a bit of sticker shock. Luckily, there are ways to create familiar dishes with a few budget-friendly shortcuts!

Old Tradition: Shop 'Til You Drop
New Twist: You have a budget and you're ready to hit the supermarket and favorite stores. For the best deals, remember to shop early. Plan your holiday meals weeks ahead and store up on non-perishable items at the grocery store. Canned vegetables, such as Libby's, are affordable, convenience, and taste great in green bean casseroles, corn pudding, and all your holiday favorites!

Libby's and mom of 7 Hannah Keeley teamed up to bring us some delicious dishes for you next holiday get-together. Check out our favorite:

Wild Rice Pilaf

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 packages (4.3 oz each) long-grain and wild rice mix
1 can (8.5 oz.) Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
1 can (8.5 oz.) Libby's Peas and Carrots, drained
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds*

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook about 5 minutes or until soft. Add rice, seasoning packet and amount of water specified on the box (omit butter.) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add corn and peas and carrots; stir gently over medium heat until heated through. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds. (Serves 4).

*To toast almonds, place on a baking sheet in a 350 oven about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Love the recipe? Want to learn more? Download more budget and family-friendly holiday recipes from Libby's CANvenient Recipe Database.

Wanna win? Libby's is giving one lucky reader their very own Mayfair & Jackson Covered Casserole Dish with Rack and some vegetables! Just comment here with your favorite recipe title from the CANvenient Recipe database. You have until next Monday, Nov. 24th at 5pm CST to enter (you can enter up to 5 times a day). Giveaway is subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck!