I have a subscription to bon appetit magazine which is one of my very favorite places to find new recipes. A lot of the recipes are more complex and expensive than what I typically share as “budget-friendly” or quick and easy meals but this month I found one that just wowed us. And even better, I was […]
Maine Corn Chowder – Feeds 8 for $12
This corn chowder is SO easy to make, takes 15 minutes to prep, serves eight for only $12 and tastes great! I found this slow cooker recipe in a new cookbook my friend gifted me with at Christmas. It’s called #SlowCooker Sunday by T-Mobile CEO John Legere, with all net proceeds from the book going to feedingamerica.com. […]
So Good Chicken Pot Pie…..$10 or Less Meal
I love this homemade chicken pot pie! It’s creamy, delicious, and inexpensive. And the whole house will smell so good!
$12 Meals (or Less) Feeding a Family of 4 – Hearty Soup, Creamy Dijon Chicken, & More
I love it when Lauren McDonald from FOX21 News comes to my house and cooks with me. Today we’ll be making three different meals for less than $12 that will feed a family of four. These recipes are all easy, nutritious, and less expensive per person than eating fast-food. PASTA & BEAN SOUP I […]
Coq Au Vin…Easy, Delicious and Surprisingly Inexpensive
This dish is so delicious! Rich and hearty without being heavy…perfect for these cooler evenings. I found this recipe in Clinton Kelly’s new book, “Freakin’ Fabulous on a Budget.” While this may sound like it’s expensive or complicated, it’s not.
Spicy Tomato-Poached Eggs With Kale & Pita – $10 or Less Meal
This recipe was in the April 2014 edition of EveryDay with Rachael Ray and it looked so different from my typical meals, I decided I had to try it. (If I could get it in at $10 or less, which happily I did.) This spicy tomato poached eggs, “shakshuka,” is a Middle Eastern dish which can be served for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner.
Salmon Burgers With Lemon Aioli and Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salsa ($10 or Less Meal)
Here’s an easy and delicious variation on the burger, perfect for a Memorial Day cook-out!
Margarita Chicken with Tabbouleh ($10.00 or Less Meal)
This chicken dish is so easy….it marinates overnight which allows for all the margarita flavors to really infuse the chicken with great flavors and it’s juicy. The tabbouleh is made with healthy bulgur wheat and lots of fresh veggies and herbs.
Sweet Chilli Shrimp Scampi With Pasta and Sesame-Soy Broccoli ($10 or less meal)
This entire menu comes in at around $9.38 for a family of four…that includes the scampi, pasta and broccoli. AND it’s not only delicious, but simple and quick…everything cooks in around 10 minutes (after you get your pasta water boiling).
Peperoncini Pulled Beef Sandwiches with Roasted Potato & Garlic Salad – $10 or Less Meal
These sandwiches are so good and easy. There’s two ingredients involved, it takes less than 5 minutes to prep and they are perfect for summer get-togethers (and for cold winter evenings).