This spicy sausage and kale stew is super easy, cooks in the crock pot, and most importantly, is rich and delicious. When my husband saw me putting the ingredients together he said it sounded “interesting,” but I could tell he was in no hurry to taste-test. Later I found him rummaging through the fridge and pantry, […]
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
I love serving meatballs as an appetizer, snack, main meal or of course with any type of pasta. These can be made ahead which makes them especially great for larger crowds. I prefer to bake my meatballs, which I feel makes them a bit more healthy and a lot more easy to clean up, with […]
Today On FOX21 News…How to Freeze Summer Herbs & Veggies (AND Lots of Recipes!)
Make Your Own Frozen Veggies…Saves Money &Time…And Tastes Great! EASY SKILLET CORN Ready in 10 minutes Serves 4 for approx. $2.50 INGREDIENTS – 2 tablespoons butter 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups frozen corn pinch of paprika salt and pepper to taste (I sometimes add a bit of chopped jalapeno or slice […]
Homemade Vegetable Soup – Hearty, Healthy, Delicious & Cheap!
When it’s chilly outside I want nothing more than a bowl of hearty soup that’s going to warm me up from the inside. I have lots of favorite soup recipes that I make time after time, including quite a few versions of vegetable soup but I wanted something new to try. I typically […]
Frittata With Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers and Swiss….$10 or Less Meal
I had never made a frittata before and now that I know how easy it is, this will become a staple in our home for a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. You can of course substitute any vegetables or cheese you have on hand to use up leftovers. We completed the meal with twice cooked potatoes with fresh herbs and sausage….all for approximately $5.28….that’s less than $1.50 per person! You could make this for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch.
Sweet & Spicy Honey Baked Chicken – $10 or Less Meal for 4
Chicken prices can vary quite a bit from week to week, depending on sales. Safeway currently has chicken breasts on sale for $1.88 per pound which is what I based my pricing on for this week’s budget meal. The chicken and sauce price came in at approximately $6.00 and since broccoli was on sale for […]
Natural Beauty Products From Your Kitchen & Crustless Quiche ($6.24 Feeds 4)
I love today’s episode in which I show Ashley all the fabulous but cheap kitchen foods you can actually use as beauty products. Most of these items are probably in your kitchen already and when compared to what you’d pay for beauty products at the store, well, you can save a bundle. The products are […]
EASY SUMMER SIDES – NO COOKING REQUIRED
Today my friend Lauren McDonald, FOX21 News Morning Reporter, stopped by the house to help me whip up some easy breezy, no cooking required side dishes perfect for a summer meal. Everything tasted fabulous, looked great, and was affordable and easy! And no cooking required!! WATERMELON KIWI SANGRIA Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill […]
LEMON RISOTTO – RICH, CREAMY & BURSTING WITH FLAVOR ($10 or Less Meal)
I love making and eating risotto, which is a creamy Italian dish consisting of cooked rice, broth, and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs, or meat. Typically I make mushroom risotto which is so hearty and warming, it’s one of my go-to cold weather one-pot meals. We recently cooked a special dinner of lobster […]
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.
So Good Chicken Pot Pie…..$10 or Less Meal
I love this homemade chicken pot pie! It’s creamy, delicious, and inexpensive. And the whole house will smell so good!
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.
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?)
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]