I get asked frequently about seafood and how to use it to make a $5 Dinner. And to be quite honest, it's tough. The key is getting the seafood for a rock bottom price...or combining it with another protein to keep overall meal costs down (like doing a mix of chicken pieces and shrimp in a jambalaya type dish.) I often find that seafood deals are unadvertised or can be found … [Read more...]
Tuna Quesadillas
These quesadillas are from the Costco Meal Plan #2. Hope you enjoy them! Tuna Quesadillas 2 - 7 oz. cans tuna in water (drained)1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)1 1/2 cup shredded cheese8 flour tortillasCorn or green beans (side dish)Sour cream (garnish/dip) Preheat the oven to 350.In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, … [Read more...]
Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots
Super easy lunch idea or light dinner option! Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots An easy dinner, packed with protein and veggies! 2 cans tuna, (drained)3 Tbsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp garlic salt and dill (each)8 slices sandwich bread4 hard boiled eggs1 lb. bag baby carrots Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and preferred spices. Add salt and … [Read more...]
Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Clearin'. It. Out. We enjoyed this tilapia (on sale for $1.99/lb!) with Brussels sprouts from the freezer, and rolls from the freezer. Summertime Pantry Challenge continues... Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes A pantry and freezer clear out created this magical meal! 4 frozen tilapia fillets1 large egg (whisked)1/2 cup bread … [Read more...]
Salmon Patties
This is one of my husband's all time favorite meals. When he walks in the door and smells these on the table, I have a very happy man. :-) It's easy to keep all of these ingredients on hand for a quick meal as it uses canned salmon. I've modified his mother's recipe to suit our allergy set (dairy free), as I hope you will for yours! Salmon Patties Yield - 4-6 … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Tilapia Packets
I recently got some tilapia for $1.99/lb. It's rarely that price, so I got enough for 2 meals (a little over a pound for each meal)...and now I'm wishing I'd gotten more. I'm on a grilling kick right now and really wanted to grill up some of the tilapia. Tilapia is a very delicate and tender fish and I knew it wouldn't stand a chance on the grill grates...so foil packet it … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets
Next up on the "What to Make When" Series...Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets. Every now and again, there will be a great price somewhere buried in the store circular...$2.99/lb for fresh salmon fillets. $2.99/lb of frozen tilapia fillets. These two types of fish are what we like to eat...and what we can manage to squeeze into our grocery budget! (Besides canned tuna.) A few … [Read more...]
Spicy Tuna Melt Pie
When I first heard this title, I was skeptical. When I decided to try to make it, I was still skeptical. When I put the dish together, the skepticism remained. I baked it anyways. And I'm glad I did, because when I took a bite, all my skeptical thoughts were washed away. I was expecting it to be "over-tuna-y." It was not. I was expecting it to be too bland (yes, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Tilapia
Love. Love. I'm in love. For several reasons. Fish...wanting to add more fish into our diet. Made these in the slow cooker. Super easy clean up. Kids ate every bit of the fish...and wanted more. (Yes, I let them dip it in ketchup. Gotta do what you gotta do.) It only takes 2-3 hours to make so you can start it just after lunch...those of you who are at … [Read more...]
Scampi Tilapia
I dug some tilapia fillets out of the freezer. I bounced out to the garden to pick some fresh parsley from the garden, thinking I was going to do the same old Lemon-Dill Tilapia thing (that's my fall back for when I'm feeling uninspired)...but of course, I opened the fridge to grab the lemon juice...and the garlic bulb practically jumped off the shelf! Parsley, lemon juice, … [Read more...]