Almost any vegetable that grows in a backyard garden can be successfully grown in a container. So even if you are space-challenged, have limited physical mobility or have lots of deer roaming in your yard….you can have a garden!
Chile-and-Citrus-Rubbed Chicken with Potatoes – Feeds 4 for $10
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 […]
Roasted Garlic Gnocchi With Brown Sage Butter, Pork Chops & Steamed Carrots – $10 Or Less Meal
A couple of weeks ago I learned how to make gnocchi from The Cliff House at Pikes Peak Executive Chef, Justin Boudouin. I couldn’t believe how easy AND cheap it was. We’re serving this with pan cooked pork chops that I simply cooked in a skillet with olive oil, salt and pepper. Carrots were also on sale so I’m steaming them in the microwave to round out the meal.
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. […]
Irish Bread Pudding Recipe & Irish Coffee (Perfect For St. Paddy’s Day) – Serves 12 for $10.92
This Irish Bread Pudding is perfect for serving on St. Patrick’s Day and it’s so easy, even a “non-baker” like me can whip it together. This makes enough for 12 servings which is perfect for a large celebration, or lots of leftovers.
PLUS, an easy recipe to make Irish Coffee, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or really, any day!
Spicy Corned Beef Reubens With Oven-Fried Potato Chips
These amazing Reuben sandwiches are so easy to make, and if you do some homework, inexpensive, too!
Cocoa-Nutty Lime Tart (DELICIOUS & Gluten-Free)
I was so excited to make this lime tart recipe that I ran across in my latest Good Housekeeping magazine (April 2017) because it looked delicious and it was gluten-free. I have never been that great of a baker and since being diagnosed with celiac disease I certainly haven’t been that creative when it comes […]
Valentine Meal For Two….Filet Mignon with Shallot Butter, Potatoes & Creamed Spinach…Less Than $20
Perfect for Valentine’s Day! This meal is hearty yet we lightened up some of the ingredients so it’s not as heavy in fat. This meal takes about 25 minutes and cost about $16.oo for 2 servings.
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
I have tried so many cauliflower pizza and bread recipes over the years which were all good but weren’t necessarily something I was in a rush to make again. I recently found this recipe for Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks, decided to give it a try, and in my personal opinion, it is the best I’ve made […]
Fresh Food Storage Ideas …27 Tips to Keep It Fresher for Longer
According to National Geographic, the typical American family of 4, throws away an average of $1,484 worth of food every year. Oh my gosh! I have a few things I could use that money for during the year instead of just tossing it, don’t you? As much as I try to plan our meals, I found that […]
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – From Bon Appetit Top 25 Favorite Recipes for 2018
Bon Appetit magazine is one of my very favorite sources for new recipes to try, especially when I’m wanting to cook something that’s totally out of my repertoire. I found this Carrot Cake recipe, which just so happens to be gluten-free, on their list of their 25 most popular recipes for 2018. Now I’ve […]
More Easy & Inexpensive Treats From The Kitchen…Makes Great “Last Minute” Gifts
Whether you want to make goodies to give or have on hand, these recipes are fairly quick, inexpensive and they all taste delicious (I personally sampled each and every recipe, all in the name of research).
Curried Pumpkin Soup & Creamy Apple and Pecan Stuffed Pitas….$10 or Less Meal
This meal not only sounds like an autumn meal, it tastes like one. And pairing a hearty soup and flavorful salad makes for a healthy, no-fuss meal….perfect for this time of year. The creamy apple and pecan recipe can be stuffed in pitas or simply served as a salad. If you like, you could add […]
Beer Brats with Onions & Peppers With Loaded Baked Potato Salad – $10 or Less Meal
These brats are super easy to make and perfect for fall weather. Cook them for a Oktoberfest celebration or a tailgating party.
Radishes…More Than Just A Garnish (Spicy, Delicious, Affordable & Nutritious)
A couple of years ago I really made an effort to incorporate and add more veggies to our diet, without eating the same old “usual” vegetables I was familiar with. (Which we did and continue to do so.) But most of the time the more unusual or uncommon the veg is, the more expensive it […]
Grilled Provolone Dip – So Ooey Gooey Delicious!
Looking for a new cheese dip to serve during football season? Or something a little different for all the holiday gatherings coming up? Then this cheesy provolone dip just might be the ticket. This dish takes about 10 minutes from start to finish and is so ooey gooey delicious. Because of how provolone cheese melts, with […]
Make Your Own Frozen Veggies…Saves Money &Time…And Tastes Great!
I saw Roma tomatoes on sale at Safeway this week for 79 cents lb, which is an excellent price, so I wanted to stock up on them but knew they’d go bad before we could eat all of them so I decided to freeze them. I’ll use them for sauces, stews, soups and casseroles. Of course […]
Chocolate Budino with Candied Walnuts (A cross between a cake and a pudding)
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?)