This would also make a great meal for your Labor Day cookout. To keep the costs down, we used chicken thighs and legs, which are actually juicier than the breast.
Jambalaya and Fried Zucchini ($10 or Less Meal)
This jambalaya recipe is easy and versatile. If you don’t like the proteins I use, it’s simple enough to change it up to what you or your family likes. I used Hillshire Farm sausage (that I got on sale at Safeway on a $5.00 Friday deal) and shrimp that was on sale. You can easily substitute […]
Vegan, Vegetarian or Carnivore…Fabulous Burger Recipes You Can Try
I’m a meat-lover, I admit. I prefer making burgers at home versus fast-food ones, which I very rarely eat. For most of my life I only made beef burgers but over the past two years have begun experimenting with other, healthier ingredients (even though I still prefer my beef!) Just recently I made chicken burgers […]
Roasted Tomato Soup With Toasted Cheese & Herb Sandwiches – $10 or Less Meal (For A Family of 4)
There’s something comforting about toasted cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, which we’re kicking up a notch using herbs and roasted tomatoes. This entire meal, including soup and sandwich came in at approximately $7.25 for a family of 4.
Chicken Flautas & Jicama Salad – $10 or Less Meal
I was surprised at just how easy and quick these chicken flautas were to make, not to mention delicious. You can use leftover chicken, store-bought rotisserie chicken, dark or white meat, whatever you have on hand.
Spiced Pork Chops With Pineapple-Cilantro Rice – $10 Or Less Meal
The mix of paprika, cumin and cinnamon is SO good on these tropical chops. There’s a smoky yet sweet flavor, which I think would taste great with chicken or even fish too. This meal cooks in less than 30 minutes, cost $8.52 for a family of four (the price includes a side of steamed carrots), and is super easy to make. Perfect for a hectic weeknight.
Tuscan Chicken And Vegetables – $10 or Less Meal For A Family of 4
This is a one-pot wonder! By buying a whole chicken and cutting it up yourself, you’ll save a ton of money.
Chipotle Chili Beef Tacos With Rice & Corn – $10 or Less Meal
I can get in a rut sometimes when trying to figure out what I want to cook for dinner. Ground beef tacos are one of my “go-to” quick meals but I make them the same way all the time. Instead of using packaged taco seasoning, I decided to try something different and used chipotle chilies in adobo sauce and they were delicious and different.
French Onion Soup – $10 or Less Meal (Perfect For Cold Winter Nights & Only 410 Calories!)
This particular recipe cooks in less than 30 minutes but has the rich flavor of one that takes a lot longer.
Cooking On FOX 21’s Foxy Moms With Craig Coffey…Watch It Live
I love when Craig Coffey (from FOX 21 News Foxy Moms) comes to the house to “help” me cook. We whipped up a couple of healthy but delicious meals for less than $10 for a family of 4, and created a couple of recipes using oranges, which are super cheap right now. Cooking with Craig […]
Tuscan Chicken With Beans – $10 or Less Meal
This is a super fast meal to put together, loaded with flavor and good for you protein and fiber.
Making Shrimp Salad on KKTV at The Cliff House…With Executive Chef Boudouin
This is not only a fresh and delicious salad, it’s not expensive, easy to make and can be made ahead of time…which makes this a favorite of mine. I am always thrilled to cook alongside The Cliff House Executive Chef, Justin Boudouin, watching how he plates, seasons, and turns out wonderful dish after wonderful dish. […]
Linguine With Clams – $10 or Less Meal for 4
Until I made this, I assumed it would be difficult or that I’d have to use fresh clams, which can be difficult to find in some areas and expensive. This recipe uses canned clams and is so super easy, and delicious.
Leftover Shredded/Pulled Beef, Pork or Chicken Ideas…Wraps, Nachos, Tacos, Potatoes, Etc.
Have fun with these ideas, change out cheese flavors or use up any fresh vegetables you have in the fridge as additions. These are great ideas for football watching get-togethers, casual dinners, party appetizers, etc.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Peperoncini Pulled Beef Sandwiches with Roasted Potato & Garlic Salad – $10 or Less Meal
These sandwiches are so good and easy. There’s two ingredients involved, it takes less than 5 minutes to prep and they are perfect for summer get-togethers (and for cold winter evenings).
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.