I had never heard of “socca” which is a gluten-free chickpea flatbread, a lot like a thin pizza, popular in the South of France. The crust itself has a very mild flavor so it’s best when topped with bold-flavored toppings. This is so easy to make, inexpensive (depending on your toppings,) and can be made […]
2016 Farmers Market Schedule
One of my very favorite things about summer is visiting all the local Farmers Markets. Getting outside to enjoy the weather, mingling with those in our community, supporting the local farmers and small businesses, and of course enjoying all the fresh produce and homemade products. Here is the schedule for all the Farmers Markets in […]
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!
Grill Brush Bristle Danger…Tips from CDC And Cheap But Good Steaks To Grill
Recently there’s been a couple of stories in the news about people going to the emergency room with stomach pains that were a result of accidentally consuming a grill brush bristle, that perforated the GI tract. Who knew? The CDC reports that the tool’s bristles can stick to the grill, then transfer to food and be […]
Chicken Roulade With Chef Boudouin…Along With Smoke & Flames On KKTV
Today on KKTV while filming at The Cliff House, I think I had the burner turned up a bit too high! Surprise fire is always fun…
Bon Appetit 2015 Dish of the Year…A Creamy Dreamy Hummus Anyone Can Make
I am a huge fan of Bon Appetit magazine and can spend hours drooling over their recipes. Every year they choose a “dish of the year” from amid all the delectable restaurants they’ve dined at and this year it was a simple hummus dish. But after reading the recipe and how Chef Michael Solomonov creates this creamy concoction, […]
Peanut Butter Can Be “Good” For You…& 25 Yummy Recipes
Peanut butter… …it’s been around forever, you can usually find it on sale, and it has a healthy combo of fiber and protein that fills you up and keeps you feeling full longer. And it’s packed with nutrition like the powerful antioxidant vitamin E, bone-building magnesium, muscle-friendly potassium, and the immunity-boosting vitamin B6. It can give […]
Leftover Ham?….Make A Tropical “Ham-Burger”
If you celebrate Easter with a ham you always have leftovers. I wanted to do something different this year. I’ve had a recipe for a ground ham sandwich and decided, I’d try it with sliced ham instead.
Spring Clean Your Fridge – Greenly and Cheaply
It’s that time of year when homes are getting spruced up and spring cleaned and here’s some tips on cleaning out your fridge in a green and cheap way.
Chocolate Avocado Truffles – Seriously Delicious, Gluten-Free & Vegan
I saw my niece post this recipe for Chocolate Avocado Truffles last week and my first thought was “What?” Avocado and chocolate? Turned into truffles? That really tasted good? So I immediately asked her if she had actually made them and did they really taste good and she said “yes” so I had to try them. […]
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 […]
Cauliflower “Rice”…Easy, Healthy & Delicious
I am a white rice/white pasta/white bread loving woman. I like my starchy, bad for you foods on occasion and since I really do eat them in moderation, I don’t think it’s that bad for me. I also like vegetables a lot, which I eat more of than anything else, so when I saw this […]
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.
Game Day Dips…Easy, Affordable & Delicious
Over 100 million people will be watching the Super Bowl this year. I’m not a football watching person myself but I do love Super Bowl Sunday because of the commercials and all the food served at get-togethers. I personally try to make party foods that can be prepared ahead of time or that can cook in a […]
Tomatillo-Jalapeno Green Salsa…SO Delicious, A Bit Different & Super Easy
My husband and I dined at a Denver restaurant called Tamayo recently, along with my son and his girlfriend, and we had a wonderful experience. The modern Mexican fare was fresh, innovative, and cooked to perfection. We were given a complimentary bowl of chips and salsa after being seated and I have to say, the salsa […]
Pumpkin Tortilla Soup – Vegan, Gluten-Free & Serves 6 for Less Than $10 (Oh, And It’s Delicious!)
I first tried this recipe when we had our friends JL and Dave over for dinner. JL’s vegan and her husband’s vegetarian so I wanted to make something they’d both enjoy, be able to eat, and tasted good enough that my husband and I wouldn’t miss our meat. There were a few things I knew about a […]
Ways To Prevent & Treat A Hangover….
Here’s some suggestions on how to help prevent a hangover or treat it the next day. And even though I like doing my research (taste-testing especially), I couldn’t test each of these suggestions AND function for the month!
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.
4 Super Easy & Inexpensive Appetizers…From $2.00 & Up (Including 2 Vegan Recipes)
I tried each of these recipes for the first time this year and they have already become some of my favorite “go-to” appetizers. These are perfect for holiday entertaining since they are quick, easy enough for even the most challenged cook and very inexpensive. There’s actually been a couple of times my husband and I […]