Dinner
Orange Coconut Mahi Mahi
Husband LOVED this dinner. It’s pretty easy, and tastes like a dream. A tropical dream. I knocked my own socks off. WOW. Orange Coconut Mahi Mahi 1 lb. mahi filets, or 4 small pieces mahi mahi Olive oil I orange 1 lb. asparagus 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 2 cups cooked rice 3 green…
Read MoreGrandma Lu’s Eggs A La King
This is my Grandma Lu. She was fearless. She could ride bare back better than anyone. She would wear bikinis and rope swing into ponds. She was in many an old western movies- made in Kanab by her family ranch back in the day. She met movie stars….. John Wayne just to name one. She…
Read MoreEnchilada Meatballs & Rice- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series
Always on the look out for low cost meals my WHOLE family will love. This one happens to require little effort and low cost and everyone LOVED IT! I think it will become part of our regular meal rotation for a while. Total cost per person you ask? || $ 1.60 || INCLUDING A SIDE…
Read MoreNBD- Meatball Kolaches
Our family loves meatballs. Especially Benson. So I thought that stuffing a kolache with cheese and meatballs and lots of rich red sauce it would be amazing. AND it was. Meatball Kolaches Kolaches base recipe HERE 12 fresh meatballs 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Marinara sauce Parmesan cheese, grated Parsley, for garnish Assemble the…
Read MoreGreek Lemon Chicken & Rice Skillet- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series
I’ve been wanting to make a recipe like this since returning from Greece last fall. Plus it’s all in one skillet, less mess & cleanup! To make this recipe, it’s only $1.62 per serving. This recipe made 6 large servings. It’s also dairy free & gluten free. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! This great recipe is…
Read MoreCream Lemon Parmesan Chicken w/ Studio 5 (a 30 minute meal!)
You can watch my segment HERE. Who wants a new weeknight meal? Raise your hand! This recipe came together by using what I had in my fridge and having lemons on hand that I needed to use asap. The 18 year old told me to “hurry and write this down fast.” And so I did.…
Read MoreSpicy Bacon Gnocchi in 20 Minutes
Gnocchi is a favorite around our house… and when I’m in doubt of what to make for dinner, and I have like 20 minutes, Gnocchi is what’s for dinner. I’m always thinking of new ways to serve it. Here’s a spicy version, with BACON because Benson wanted bacon for dinner. Everyone was happy. Spicy Bacon…
Read MoreRoasted Potato Frittata- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series
Usually potatoes and eggs are a staple in your pantry. And since I promised more skillet meals, here’s a combination of both- healthy, low cost and a hearty skillet meal. Besides, in our home, you can’t go wrong with breakfast for dinner. Drumroll please!!! ***** $1.48 per serving ***** Another win. Roasted Potato Frittata 1…
Read MoreBaked Potato Shakshuka with Studio 5
Update: This recipe is the first in a series of healthy meals that are also low cost. This recipe costs about $1.85 per serving. I KNOOWWWW!!! Potatoes are really amazing little vessels for anything. Especially these spicy baked eggs, or Shakshuka. First things first…… I am competing for Favorite Chef, a competition with Bon Appetite…
Read MoreAsian Chicken Bowl
Here’s a fun new recipe…. for the New Year. It’s great for easy meal prep too. The whole family loved this one. Happy dinnertime! xo Asian Chicken Bowl 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa Shredded chicken 1 large potato or sweet potato, diced ½ tsp. yellow curry ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 English cucumber 2…
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