SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 2 minutes Makes 3 cups for approx. $3.00 Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed 4 ears corn, kernels sliced off 1/2 small red pepper, chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped […]
Homemade Calzones & Carrot Ribbon Salad ($10 or Less Meal)
One of our most popular recipes has been our homemade pizza and sauce so I thought, why not use the dough and sauce and come up with something just as tasty (and cheap) but different. So today’s recipe is homemade calzones, which I stuffed with hamburger, peppers, onion, mushroom and olives but of course, just as with the pizza, you can add any fillers your family likes or whatever leftovers you have in the fridge. And because this is a kid-friendly, but good enough for adults dish, I paired it with a carrot ribbon salad I just saw in one of my favorite magazines.
More videos of our live news broadcasts on Fox 21 news w/ Craig Coffey
Here’s of the 3nd round of live-segments Craig Coffey and I shot for Fox 21 morning news!
Homemade Veggie Egg Rolls – $10 Or Less Meal
I love recipes you can easily substitute ingredients you prefer or that use leftover vegetables. As long as you keep the proportions about the same, feel free to use whatever vegetables you like or have in the fridge. If you want to add some cooked chicken or shrimp to these, simply add to the mix […]
Check out the 2nd round of videos that aired live on Fox 21 News!
Here’s of the 2nd round of live-segments Craig Coffey and I shot for Fox 21 news!
4 Ingredient Homemade Applesauce…Easy & Quick For About $2.00
This applesauce is so easy to make! It requires 3 ingredients and water.
Chicken Strips, Broccoli and Bow Tie Salad with Sweet Potato Fries…(Kid-Friendly And Less Than $10 for a Family of 4)
This is a kid-friendly meal that’s fairly healthy, takes 30 minutes to pull together and the entire meal feeds 4 for less than $10.00.
Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach…Healthy, Kid-Friendly & Less Than $10 For 4
Here’s a healthy version of mac and cheese that’s so delicious, the family won’t “mind” the spinach!
Two Easy Yet Elegant Appetizers…And Fairly Inexpensive
The first appetizer I decided on is something I make every summer. It’s super quick, easy to prepare and can be presented in many different ways. For my second appetizer I wanted to do something a little fancier, using shrimp (that was on sale).
Tuna Casserole…From A BOX! (With a Few Additions) – $10 or Less Meal
A self-proclaimed “frazzled” working mom asked me if I would share an easy recipe using a box of Tuna Helper for those women who sometimes only have time to pull something from the pantry to cook. She wrote, “I usually try one of your recipes on the weekend but I am seriously tired during the […]
Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta ($10 or Less Meal)
This is a great, easy chicken dish that you can cook in 15 minutes and takes about 10 minutes to prep. I picked up fresh spinach that was on sale and just made a bed of the fresh spinach, then laid angel hair pasta over that and placed the chicken piccata over the pasta and drizzled the yummy sauce over it. It is delicious!
Does Microwaving Veggies Kill Nutrients?
We tend to eat a lot more fresh vegetables in the spring and summer just because I love going to all of our local farmers markets. Typically we throw them on the grill but a lot of times we’ll cook them in the microwave, which is fast, easy and makes for easy clean up. Sometimes […]
Tilapia with Lemon Vinaigrette – Less Than $3 Per Person
This is a really easy recipe, and is packed with protein. Tilapia is a mild tasting white fish, which is a perfect match for this tangy lemon vinaigrette.
My Vegan Breakfast in Manitou Springs
I’m not much of a breakfast person and usually don’t eat until at least 10 in the morning but today I met up with my friend JL for a vegan breakfast at The Cliff House in Manitou Springs. www.thecliffhouse.com Well, first of all, Paul and I went bowling with friends last night and had a […]
Curry Shrimp & Rice with Mango Gratin & 2 Delicious Gluten-Free Crackers
An easy and tasty gluten free meal featuring curry shrimp and a delightful mango gratin.
Chicken Paprikash Stoup – $10 Or Less Meal (Plus How to Roast A Chicken & Make Stock)
Whether you roast your own chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken, this chicken “stoup” is rich, flavorful and delicious. I saw this recipe in Every Day with Rachael Ray (March 2013) and knew we could get it in at a good price. Whole chickens are usually on sale somewhere, sometimes as low as 79 cents a […]
Mediterranean Beans With Greens & Grains….$10 or Less Meal (And Vegan)
This is JL’s recipe which is not only vegan and delicious, but quick and inexpensive to make. Need meat with your meals? This makes a great side too. Beans, tomatoes, greens and a dash of extra-virgin olive oil makes this the perfect healthy Mediterranean meal.
Vegan Cooking…Meet JL Fields, My New Friend & Co-Author Of “Vegan For Her”…Inspirational & Interesting
JL Fields is a vegan lifestyle coach and educator – certified by the Main Street Vegan Academy – at Go Vegan with JL! She is co-author of the forthcoming Vegan for Her: The Women’s Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet (Da Capo Press, July 2013) with Virginia Messina.
13 Things TV Chefs Won’t Tell You…..So Don’t Feel Bad If You “Mess” Up A Recipe
If you’ve watched a TV chef prepare something that looks fabulous and effortless and then it doesn’t seem to work as easily for you, this is why!
Chipotle Chicken Tacos With Tex-Mex Rice – $10 Or Less Meal
I bought a whole chicken (on sale for 79 cents a pound) and cooked it the day before in my slow cooker, which makes it really easy to shred.You can quick up the heat a bit by adding an extra chipotle chile if you want. You can find canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce in the Mexican food aisle at most grocery stores.