I’ve cooked chicken and fish piccata but had never thought about using pork…the other white meat. This meal is complete with your protein, orzo pasta and spinach.
Chicken & Dumplings – $10 or Less Meal (30 Minutes, Super Easy & Delicious)
I recently had someone write in, asking for an easy and inexpensive Chicken & Dumplings recipe that used ready-made ingredients. She wrote, “I want to recreate some of the meals I remember my mom making, like a big pot of chicken and dumplings, but with two children and working full-time, I don’t have time or the energy […]
Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos – $10 or Less Meal
I found this delicious recipe on a friend’s FB page and the tacos looked so good but easy and inexpensive, I just had to try making them. And they were even better than I thought they would be. Becky Hardin, from The Cookie Rookie, is the author of this recipe and she uses Old El Paso […]
Summer Clearance Sales & Roasted Summer Veggies With Pasta ($10 or Less Meal)
On today’s video Ashley and I discuss summer clearance sales. There are tons of great summer clearance sales going on right now, especially on summer apparel, which you can actually wear into the cooler months of fall and even winter. HOW TO WEAR YOUR SUMMER CLOTHES INTO FALL/WINTER – Summery dresses are my favorite items to […]
Shrimp Tacos With Mango Slaw – ($10 or Less Meal)
This is a delicious recipe that’s quick, easy, inexpensive and full of flavor. Most of the grocery stores in our area have shrimp on sale at least once a month for $5 a pound, and when they do, I load up. I saw this recipe on the Food Network and it sounded very similar to […]
Chipotle Chicken & Corn Tostadas – Serves 4 for Less Than $10
These chicken tostadas are simply delicious! The chipotle-lime cream sauce takes them to a whole new level and they are so fresh tasting with lots of different layers of flavor that all work together for one of the best tasting chicken tostadas I’ve ever eaten. Seriously! If you don’t have a grill, you could always bake the […]
Check Out Our New Look!
If you’re new to my site you won’t notice a change but for those of you who have been following me, you’ve probably noticed our site has a new look. And I love it! I think it has a fresh and modern look and it’s really easy to navigate. And believe me, if I say it’s easy, it’s […]
Cornflake-Crusted French Toast With Banana Rum Sauce…Makes A Great Mother’s Day Breakfast & Cheap
This decadent French Toast recipe is the perfect breakfast treat for Mother’s Day!
Lemony Chicken Piccata – Serves 4 for About $6.50 (Quick, Easy & Gluten Free)
I love this chicken piccata recipe so much, it has become a “go-to” favorite that my husband and I cook on a regular basis. Not only is it easy enough for a beginner cook, it’s also inexpensive, quick and so delicious, it’s a perfect choice for when you have company over. You can buy chicken […]
Spicy 4-Bean Crock Pot Chili – $10 or Less Meal
Some people like meat in their chili, some prefer just beans and then there are some, like my husband and me, who likes both meat and beans. But we’ve been trying to eat less meat lately so I made up a batch using 4 different types of canned beans we had in the pantry and […]
Stir-Fry Pork with Orange-Glazed Onions & Carrots (With Brown Rice & Peas) – $10 or Less Meal
Stir-fries are easy ways to use seasonal vegetables and whatever proteins are on sale, making them easy, quick and super cheap meals.
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf, Twice Baked Potatoes & Corn – $10 or Less Meal
If you need a break from that holiday turkey, here’s an easy and inexpensive “comfort food” dinner that feeds a family of 4 for approximately $8.02.
Butternut Squash Ravioli With Browned Butter And Sage – $10 or Less Meal for 4
This ravioli looks like a dish you’d get at a nice restaurant and pay a lot of money for. It’s surprisingly easy and so delicious! I have seen a lot of recipes for ravioli dishes that looked good but were either complicated or expensive…which this isn’t. I found this recipe in my new book, “Freakin’ Fabulous […]
Sausage with Lentils & Kale – $10 or Less Meal (Rich, Hearty, 30-Minutes & Gluten Free)
This dish is so darn good and easy to make. Everything cooks in less than 30 minutes and while the list of ingredients might seem extensive, they are for the most part, things you probably already have on hand. Lentils are rich and satisfying, the kale mixture is full of flavor, and with the sausage […]
Spaghetti Pie – Easy, Delicious & Less Than $5 (And A Few Mishaps)
Have you ever tried a new recipe and it just didn’t come out right? Well, this recipe was one of those. But, I was able to salvage the first “mess-up,” and then make it work by adding a simple ingredient. I will say, the first pie that didn’t work, still tasted fabulous and my husband […]
Basic Fried Rice – $10 or Less Meal
This is a basic fried rice that’s delicious as is but it’s also a great recipe to use for leftover veggies and or meats.
Asian Beef With Veggies Stir Fry – $10 Or Less Meal
The sauce is what really kicks this stir fry up a notch and would taste good with pork or even chicken if you wanted to substitute them in place of the beef. If you’re a meatless family, try subbing tofu. Under 30 minutes and under $10….my kind of meal. Oh, and it’s delicious!
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Strata – $10 or Less Meal (Perfect for Mother’s Day)
This is such an easy but delicious recipe. It’s so easy, even if you can’t cook, you can totally make this! And it’s a perfect dish for the kids (and maybe a bit of help from an adult) to put together for a fabulous Mother’s Day breakfast in bed or brunch.
Colorful Veggies & Pasta – $10 or Less Meal
This colorful pasta dish is loaded with fresh vegetables, full of flavor and low in calories and fat. I did use defrosted frozen peas but once our local farmers market is open, I’ll be using fresh. Feel free to substitute similar vegetables if you prefer such as yellow squash for the zucchini or different varieties […]
Fettuccine With Mushrooms – ($10 Or Less Meal)
This is an easy, inexpensive and quick meal that’s rich without being full of heavy (fattening) creams and tons of butter.