Short on funds this week? These are some budget-friendly recipes that can help you stretch your grocery dollars through lean times. It’s also nice to just be conscious of what you’re spending, but still put healthful, homemade food on the table every night.
These recipes are definitely family favorites, so try them even if you’re not pinching a few pennies!
I am a really REALLY big fan of one dish meals – in fact a recent Christmas present was a cookbook of one-pan dinners – from slow cookers to sheet trays and dutch ovens. Really great for weeknight meals and easy clean up when you’re not really into doing a bunch of dishes. This chicken […]
This is another one of my recipes that has been posted on Food.com for years. It has over 50 reviews and a 5-star rating. I’m adding it here because I like to have everything in one spot – and who knows, someday I might actually get around to that Cookbook I’ve always dreamed of writing […]
I’m a fan of throwing something together that’s tasty, flavorful and – most importantly – fast! If you cook ahead like I try to, having browned chorizo & onion in the freezer or fridge means a quick and easy dinner is about 20 minutes away, depending upon how you decide to use your treasures. I […]
Can’t believe I’ve not posted this recipe yet. Daddy’s in town for a few weeks and I decided to make a pot of chili today. I know the recipe by heart, but couldn’t believe I hadn’t posted it on the blog. Chili is one of those things where everyone has their own version. This is […]
It’s hunting season again, and the guys asked for breakfast burritos they can heat up on the camp stove griddle or right over the campfire for breakfast, lunch or dinner while they’re in camp. I cobbled together some ingredients and was pleased to hear that they are EXCELLENT additions to their camp staples of hamburgers […]
I have never made it a secret. I love Asian food. Stir fry, dumplings, rice – pretty much any kind that is not fish or seafood, I’ll try. I like making it at home rather than buying it. It tastes better, costs less, and you can make a small, inexpensive cut of meat stretch a long […]