I got this recipe from my friend Sarah, who admittedly, is not the most enthusiastic cook. Before Sarah was married and had children, her typical dinners consisted of a bowl of cereal or a pan of Tuna Helper. Sarah and her husband take turns cooking dinner and believe me, when her turn comes, she’s racking […]
Pork Chops With Root Beer Glaze, Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Caramelized Onions – Serves 4 for $10.81
This is what I consider a “fancy” dinner, just because there’s more steps than my normal everyday dinners but the entire meal is really simple. The entire meal cost me approximately $10.81 with some great sales. You would definitely pay more than $14 just for one person for this dinner!
Mocha Truffle Cake….Easy & Fairly Inexpensive Valentine Dessert
(Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri William) I actually made this Mocha Truffle Cake last year for Valentine’s Day and it was delicious! The price per serving (last year) was about 66 cents but might be slightly more this year with grocery prices having gone up. It’s easy and oh so good….. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mocha-truffle-cake-50400000119206/
Easy Pot Roast – Serves 4 for $11.00
When roasts are on sale I always load up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a pork or beef roast, we’ll use it. I love using my crock pot when cooking roasts but sometimes I just like how they taste cooked in the oven. This recipe is based on The Pioneer Woman recipe “Pot Roast” by […]
Oven Baked Pickles (And More Recipes) For Super Bowl Snacking…
I could eat fried pickles until I burst, if they are GOOD fried pickles that is, cause I’ve had some bad ones that are greasy, soggy and/or not properly seasoned. But I really don’t like frying food in my kitchen because the odor bothers me and plus, well, we all know frying isn’t that healthy, though […]
$12 Meals (or Less) Feeding a Family of 4 – Hearty Soup, Creamy Dijon Chicken, & More
I love it when Lauren McDonald from FOX21 News comes to my house and cooks with me. Today we’ll be making three different meals for less than $12 that will feed a family of four. These recipes are all easy, nutritious, and less expensive per person than eating fast-food. PASTA & BEAN SOUP I […]
Delicious Things To Do With Fresh Oranges
Here’s some quick, easy and cheap ways to use those oranges before they go bad…adding lots of vitamins easily and naturally to your diet.
Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn
I found this recipe in the December/January issue of Fine Cooking and thought it sounded good and would make for a great snack to serve on football watching days. (Or anytime actually.) This recipe uses “regular” popcorn, you know, the kind you cook on the stove versus in the microwave. I hadn’t made popcorn this […]
Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken & Vegetables – $10 Or Less Meal
I’m browning the chicken in the skillet, along with the vegetables, which will give them a golden brown color and add flavor. Then we finish the entire meal off in the oven. This contains your protein, a carb and vegetables so it’s an easy one-dish meal and tastes delicious.
Saving Money At The Grocery Store
It seems like there’s a new story or article on how to save money at the grocery store every week. I’ve always thought I was a pretty savvy shopper so didn’t pay much attention to the stories but lately I’ve been more conscientious, and let me tell you: I have been saving more money than […]
Room Temperature Or Refrigerator? (A Few May Surprise You)
I’m a bit of a freak when it comes to food safety and have a tendency to toss items the second they hit the expiration date. (Even though they are most likely still perfectly good and safe.) I also wear gloves when handling chicken and am super aware of cross-contamination. So I thought I knew all the […]
Beef Pot Roast With Veggies – Healthy and Inexpensive Meal for 4
This pot roast has a lot of flavor without a lot of fat. You know, I usually cook my roast with potatoes but I am trying to incorporate more of a variety of vegetables in our diet this year so I’m using turnips instead. If you mix some familiar with unfamiliar (veggies), your family might be more inclined to try something new.
New Year’s Day Cornbread With Black-eyed Pea Topping & Collard Greens – $10 or Less Meal
It’s a tradition in the South to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. I’m a Yankee by birth but grew up in the South and this is just what we ate every year for good luck. There’s a lot of different explanations as to why black-eyed peas are considered lucky…
“Good-Luck” Foods For a Lucky New Year
I’m from the south and one of our New Year traditions for “good luck” is to eat black-eyed peas. If black-eyed peas aren’t something you like to eat, here’s 10 more foods that are thought to bring you good luck for the following year. *And if for some reason you choose to smash a pomegranate […]
Shrimp & Cheesy Grits – Delicious, Cooks in 15 Minutes, $2.75 Per Person
I recently sampled a delicious shrimp and grits dish that was to die for at The Oceanaire in Denver. Jumbo shrimp in creamy, cheesy grits (as an appetizer) for $15. I knew that I probably couldn’t duplicate the meal for a family of 4 for $10 but with a couple of great sale prices, I was […]
Tarragon-Stuffed Chicken, Brandy Gravy, Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli – $10 or Less Meal
This is delicious, moist and the tarragon smells so good while the chicken is cooking. If you don’t need or want a big turkey for Thanksgiving, this would be perfect for a smaller, more intimate meal.
Coq Au Vin…Easy, Delicious and Surprisingly Inexpensive
This dish is so delicious! Rich and hearty without being heavy…perfect for these cooler evenings. I found this recipe in Clinton Kelly’s new book, “Freakin’ Fabulous on a Budget.” While this may sound like it’s expensive or complicated, it’s not.
What To Do With That Leftover Halloween Candy
No matter how many trick-or-treaters we have come to the door, we always have leftover candy. And if I don’t do something with it, other than just leaving it in the cabinet, I’ll end up eating every single piece. You can easily turn the candy into other types of treats, use it for other occasions or even donate it….here’s a few ideas.
Pepperoni & Pepper Stromboli – $10 or Less Meal
This pepperoni and pepper stromboli is so easy to make and delicious. You can easily substitute different cheeses if you prefer or if red bell peppers are pricey, just use a green bell pepper. I made this for a fantasy football draft my husband had at the house and the guys loved it. You can serve this […]
How To Make Inexpensive Floral Arrangements & $10 or Less Gluten-Free Pizza
I love having floral arrangements scattered throughout our house, especially when we entertain, but I don’t like the expense of them. Today Ashley and I show you how to make some quick, easy, and affordable arrangements using flowers from the grocery store mixed with items from my yard. All of the vases we use, including […]