Alrighty y'all! Tonight's recipe comes from faithful reader Marilyn! And I've got another similar one that I'll share tomorrow night. This week might turn into "Skillet Dinner Week"...or it might not?!??!? (Hint: I've got some great grilling recipes coming your way!) So if it rains...and you can't get out to the grill, stay in and make these skillet dinners … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti
Sneaky chef concept here. In a not-so-sneaky way! This has become my "go to meal" lately...for those days when a curve ball gets thrown at me...and my brain can't seem to form a coherent thought...much less a plan for dinner. This meal is a one pot meal. Starch, protein, veggies. All in one pot. Easy to make, easy to clean up. Even if it's not so sneaky. It's … [Read more...]
Stretching the Protein in your Dinner – Beef and Bean Tacos
This recipe is featured in our 20 Meals from Costco for $150 Meal Plan #1. Stretching those proteins! It's KEY! Proteins can be very expensive. So stretching them can help bring down the overall cost of your meal...and ultimately your grocery bill! (If you haven't checked out my How to Spot a Great Price on Meats, now would be a great time to do that!) What I love … [Read more...]
Beef Roast for Company
Company is coming for dinner. And all you can think about is...do I have enough $$$ in this week's budget to make a nice meal for our dinner guests??!!?? If you're on a tight budget, but want to splurge a bit...to make a nice meal for your friends...but not without compromising your budget! Here you go... This could be a meal in and of itself...but with a side salad, it's … [Read more...]
Mushroom Swiss Steak
I found in the freezer...6 eye of round steaks...that I bought back in early September. The beautiful part is that I bought 6 eye of round steaks for just over $2! They came in 2 packages, each with 3 steaks and each just over $2. I used a $2 coupon for Private Selection beef from a Kroger mailer. Can't beat 6 eye of round steaks for just over $2!!! I wanted to make a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions
I will make this again. Maybe tomorrow. It was THAT GOOD! If you like the balsamic flavor, this is a must try! Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions The balsamic onions are a magical complement to the slow cooked, shredded beef. 2 lb. beef chuck roast2 small white onions (sliced)4 garlic cloves (smashed)1/4 cup balsamic vinegarSalt and … [Read more...]
Beef Roast Marinara
When it looks like THIS outside... ...and every tree is sight is covered with frost and snow... ...it's SO WONDERFUL to be able to pull out some of these... ...delicious green peppers, straight from the garden, rather the freezer! But straight from the garden into the freezer... ...and remember that spring is coming. But not soon enough! Green peppers can … [Read more...]
Chuckwagon Chili
I actually made this before the baby was born. And of course, froze the extras. Because there were lots of extras. And we are eating those leftovers tonight! Chuckwagon Chili Simple and full of flavor! 1 cup dried red kidney beans 1.5 lb. ground beef 1 onion, chopped15 oz can diced tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste1 Tbsp garlic powder3 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Shells
I originally intended on making these Mexican Stuffed Shells from Tricia's March Menu. Just not feeling that "unstuffed" or "Mexican" vibe this afternoon. Ended up making Italian Stuffed Shells. And a whole lotta 'em. And a dairy-free version, too. Recipe below is the doubled version. Will make at least 2 9x13 pans. And costs just over $10! Got another meal … [Read more...]
Tac-aroni
I doubled this meal and then froze it in 2 parts: Few dinner portions without cheese. Another few portions with cheese. After seeing the pasta box on the counter, my oldest asked, "Are we having macaroni for dinner?" I replied, "Yeah, but this is Taco Macaroni." To which he responded, "Yum. Tac-aroni!" Clever, huh? Not sure how to pronounce this...Listen … [Read more...]