usually make stuffed shells with chopped spinach and a mixture of ground beef and hot Italian sausage but the week I bought my ingredients, I couldn’t’ find a good price on the beef or sausage.
Fish Romana with Parlsey Potatoes & Sauteed Red Cabbage – $10 or Less Meal
You can use any mild white fish in this recipe, depending on what’s on sale and what your family likes. Gently poaching the fish in a vegetable-infused broth makes the fish very tender. This entire meal comes in under $10 for a family of four AND can be cooked in about 30 minutes.
Four Delicious (And Inexpensive) Appetizer Dips/Spreads
These apps are perfect for a Memorial Day weekend cookout (or anytime you have people over)!
Parmesan Chicken Strips With Broccoli & Bow Ties and Sweet Potato Fries…$10 or less Meal
I invited Jen Lennon from KKTV’s Moms Everyday to join me for a cooking show, which she did. Jen asked if we could cook a meal that was kid-friendly, quick and of course, under $10.
Avocado Corn Relish – The Broadmoor’s Charles Court Shares A Recipe
One of the dishes I thought was super delicious (and that I thought I could create that wouldn’t be too expensive) was the roasted halibut with avocado corn relish. The avocado corn relish was so fresh and flavorful that I just had to ask if they would share the recipe with me and they did! Now I can share it with you.
Fine Dining at The Cliff House…Not As Expensive As You Think
Never been to The Cliff House because you thought it was too expensive. I think you’d be very, very surprised how affordable it can really be.
Top 10 Superfoods For Women…According to Fitness Magazine
I love all ten of the foods listed in this article. For years I didn’t eat brussel sprouts because I grew up with my mom cooking frozen brussel sprouts that were mushy and they (to me) just didn’t taste good. Then I discovered how wonderful fresh brussel sprouts tasted when sautéed in a bit of olive oil and/or butter […]
Braised Chicken With Capers and Parsley… With Egg Noodles & Roasted Carrots – $10 or Less Meal
This is another fabulous recipe I found from Bon Appetit (September 2012 issue). I was able to get it in under $10…who would have thought?
New Study…Organic Food Better….Or Not?
What do you think and how do you save money but still eat healthy? Do you think eating only organic is better for you and worth the extra expense? Do you think it’s dangerous not eating organic?
Are Parents Responsible For Making Our Kids Heavy….What Do You Think?
We’ve all heard of the rising obesity rate in children…it’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. It’s actually rising in adults and teens but let’s just talk about children, too young to drive. If a child is too young to drive, where do they get the source of their food? It has to be from the parent bringing the food into the home, right?
Chicken Tacos & Refried Black Beans….With Frozen Bananas For Dessert…($10 or Less Meal)
This just might be the easiest meal I’ve ever done. The chicken can cook while you’re at work all day, and the dessert is just frozen bananas, and DELICIOUS!
Pricing For Crab Stuffed Tilapia and Chicken Tacos…Where I Got My Food On Sale
Our next two recipes for Saturday, August 11th and the 18th are going to be crab and tilapia roulade (crab stuffed tilapia) with long grain and wild rice, with yellow squash and carrots (on the 11th) and on the 18th, chicken tacos with refried black beans with jalapeno and a frozen banana dessert….Here’s a couple of important sales that are current so that you can create these meals for $10 or less.
Saving Money On Back-To-School
I know we’ve focused on back-to-school ideas a lot lately but it is a big expense for those who have children, and even if you don’t, chances are you have a friend or family member who does, so hopefully you can use this information. And after reading this, if you have any money-saving ideas you’d like to share, we’d love to hear them!
Retail Secrets? …
Yahoo! just put out an article about retails secrets. a) I’m not sure they’re secrets and, b) I don’t agree with all of them. What about you?
Freezing Herbs in Butter, Oil or Broth….Saves You Time and Money
This is a great way to use up herbs you grow or buy in the grocery store, especially the ones you buy because they can be expensive and you typically don’t use all of them in a single recipe.
Pork Chops With Pineapple-Mango Salsa, Spicy Grilled Corn and Salt-Crusted Baked Potatoes-($10 or Less Meal)
This is a super easy dinner…quick enough for a hectic week-night, or for when you have guests over for a laid-back barbecue. I cook the potatoes (in the microwave) and boil the corn on the cob, then finish them off on the grill for some extra flavor. Make your salsa and corn sauce before you cook the chops, have your potatoes and corn cooked and ready to add to the grill and everything will be finished at the same time. Then entire meal came in at around $7.00 (the chops, mango, potatoes, corn and cilantro were on sale).
Throw An Inexpensive But Fabulous Baby Shower!
Hopefully this will give you some ideas for a party or shower you might be hosting in the future. Using what you already have in a different way (like the football dish), and picking up paper products and little decorations from a dollar store can really help you save money.
Farmers Market Schedule
One of the things I look forward to every summer is going to our local farmers market. Of course I go because there’s nothing like fresh vegetables and fruits at a good price but I also enjoy the whole experience.
Here is a list of the different locations and times of our local Colorado Springs farmer’s markets.
Cheap but Good Steaks to Grill
Remember….check out the section at almost every grocery store where they have their discounted meats. There’s nothing wrong with them but are marked down anywhere from 25 to 50% off because they are getting near their expiration date or the store has too much in stock.
Tipping Guidelines – What Do You Think?
What do you tip and who do you tip?
Do you leave less of a gratuity when you’re not happy with the service or food?
Do you leave more when you get excellent service?