This delicious chocolate pudding is by far the best dessert I’ve ever made. I found it in the September 2018 issue of bon appetit magazine, which just happens to be one of my favorite magazines. It’s not as much of a “budget” recipe as I usually feature but oh my gosh it is so rich and decadent, it’s […]
When To Buy Organic…And When It’s NOT Necessary
Eating organic fruits and vegetables is good for you and much safer but most times more expensive, often costing as much as twice (or even more) than non-organic fruits and vegetables. So what’s a family on a budget to do?
Homemade Pasta with Basic Pecan Pesto or Fresh Tomato Sauce (Who Knew It Was So Easy?) – $10 or Less Meal
Homemade Pasta with Basic Pecan Pesto or Fresh Tomato Sauce (Who Knew It Was So Easy?)
We Love Animal Print, Chips & Salsa…And Margaritas
Joining me today for a discussion of how to wear animal print is my good friend Ashley, who gives some excellent tips on basic do’s and don’ts. We began the discussion before filming when I had told her about a woman I had seen at the grocery store who had on some really cute pieces […]
Grilled Corn Chowder – ($10 or Less Meal)
Corn is so plentiful this time of year, nice and fresh, and very cheap! You can use half-and-half or milk, depending on your tastes. I choose based on price because I think they both taste great. I’ve eaten a lot of different corn chowder in my life but I like this version for the summer […]
Homemade Lemon Ice Cream – SO Refreshing & No Ice Cream Maker Required
I love the taste of homemade ice cream but I haven’t owned an ice cream maker in years and haven’t felt inclined to buy one. Because we don’t eat ice cream that often, I haven’t wanted to spend the money on a new ice cream maker and then there’s the issue of storing it. Over […]
Spicy Grilled Chipotle Burgers With Cilantro Aioli & Homemade Chips – $10 Or Less Meal
These burgers have a smoky, spicy flavor which pairs excellently with the cool cilantro aioli. And the homemade chips are so easy, you can literally cook them in minutes in the microwave, adding whatever oils and seasonings you prefer.
Health Benefits of Ginger…(And Homemade Ginger Ale & Ginger Tea Recipes)
I love the spicy flavor of ginger and have used it forever in various dishes like stir-fries, fresh vegetables, smoothies, and sauces. I prefer to buy fresh ginger root, which is available at grocery stores year-round, and fairly inexpensive…there’s a lot of flavor in a small amount. One of my aunts sent me a recipe […]
Creole Pork Chops With Pineapple-Mango Salsa, Baked Potatoes & Beet Greens – $10 or Less Meal
Beet greens? Yes, beet greens. One of my new favorite foods. And since you have the greens when you buy fresh beets, I consider them a free food. (I used to throw them away, not knowing you could eat them.) Along with the greens we’re cooking pork chops (on sale for $1.99 a pound at […]
Healthy Summer Snack Ideas
Looking for summer snacks that are healthy, budget-friendly and easy? Here’s a ton of ideas that are not only better for you but yummy…so much so that the kids (and you) won’t even mind they’re good for you! There’s 30 different blogs offering up vegetable, fruit, smoothie, cheese and sweet recipes that are so simple […]
Fish With Mexican Corn Salad – $10 or Less Meal & Gluten-Free
I have been making Elote, a typical Mexican street food, which is grilled corn on the cob coated with mayo and spices, for years. We love it! In this recipe I deconstruct the corn on the cob recipe and make a salad instead. It is so good with fish, steak, pork, or chicken. I used […]
Veggie Chips…Cheap, Healthy, Fast & Easy (And They Taste Good Too!)
Super healthy and easy veggie chips at home in the microwave!
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.
Easy Homemade Pizza – $10 Or Less Meals
Another fabulous recipe you can custom-design to your liking. With the toppings I added, two pizzas came in at a little over $8. This would obviously change, depending on what you add. Easy Homemade Pizza – Prep Time: about 1 hour, which includes dough rising Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Serves: 4 for approx. $8.06 Basic […]
Cheez-Crisps…Healthy, Easy & 3 Ingredients
There are certain snack foods I just can’t keep in the house because I have limited self-control and will eat the entire package. CHEEZ-IT crackers are one of those foods. A couple of weeks ago they were on sale so I bought a box and within a couple of days, I had eaten every single […]
Crispy Napoleon with Berries – (20 Minutes, 150 Calories & 80 Cents Per Serving)
Berries become less expensive when they are in season, not to mention they just taste better. With this crispy Napoleon dessert you can use any berries you like, just making sure they are ripe. If using berries like blueberries, you’ll leave them as is. If using bigger berries like strawberries, slice them up. From start to finish, […]
Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring…Inexpensive ($4.00), Quick and Delicious
The entire house smelled fantastic as they baked up and I think I was actually drooling while I waited for the timer to go off. My only complaint is that they are so good, it’s hard to not overindulge.
Roasted Carrot Soup…SO Good!
When I think of delicious, creamy soups, carrot soup is not one that immediately comes to mind…until I made this. I found this Roasted Carrot Soup recipe in April’s issue of Good Housekeeping and thought it looked good and would be a reasonably priced soup, which it was. When I told my husband I was […]
Hidden-Veggie Treats…..
Sauerkraut and chocolate? Sounded like nothing I’d ever tried or tasted so I just had to find out how they tasted.
Flavorful Bangers & Mash
There isn’t anything bland about this new take of the traditional Irish Bangers and Mash.