Easy Meals
Pot Roast Sandwich
I’m trying to use some of my overstock or food storage to help with the cost of groceries these days. Holy cow! Almost $70 increase in just ONE WEEK’S time. ONE WEEK! This canned beef is my favorite….. it has great flavor, not a ton of fat, and I’ve been super happy with the canned…
Read MoreChicken Broccoli Alfredo Skillet
Always looking for ways to simplify my favorite meals…. here’s the chicken broccoli alfredo I made for lunch with husband recently. So good. It will be on my regular rotation for a while. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Skillet 1 lb. ground chicken 3 cups frozen broccoli 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher…
Read MoreOrange 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 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 MoreBrown Butter Garlic Shrimp
Such a great and simple lunch for Brian and myself. Full of flavor, and filled us up! The best part about him still working from home is being able to eat lunch together almost everyday. Brown Butter Garlic Shrimp 1 lb. jumbo or colossal shrimp 2 tbsp. butter 1 garlic glove minced 1/2 tsp. kosher…
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…
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