Ever had one of those moments when you open the fridge and look around...and decide to try a little experiment? That's what happened tonight. I had an easy Friday night meal of Waffles on the menu plan, BUT with the freezer crisis and having "breakfast for dinner" on Wednesday night, I opted for a little experiment instead of going with the plan. A little of this. A … [Read more...]
Chicken Nachos
Nope. Not feeling it tonight. I think I spent too much time in the kitchen baking yesterday...And I just didn't feeling like cooking tonight! I thought about just making some spaghetti...my typical "go to" meal... But thankfully, I managed a quick throw together dinner instead. Stashed in the freezer, I found the chicken taco bake I froze a few weeks ago. Paired with … [Read more...]
Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole
If you are ever in need of an UBER frugal meal, here you go! Not only was this quite tasty, dinner really doesn't get much cheaper than this. And we had leftovers. Which will probably end up in a tortilla with some salsa! Again, thanks to Gayle at the Grocery Cart Challenge for leading me to this great recipe! Note: When I pulled this from the oven, before adding … [Read more...]
Chicken Pasta Primavera
This Chicken Pasta Primavera is loaded with diced chicken, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, garden fresh tomatoes...tossed in a Parmesan cheese sauce! Chicken Pasta Primavera Delightful pasta packed with tons of fresh veggies! 1 box piccolini farfalle pasta2 chicken breasts (diced)1 tsp 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium zucchini squash (cut … [Read more...]
Coconut Rice and Beans
I love experimenting with rice and beans. They don't have to be boring, as their reputation generally suggests! These were excellent. The pineapple juice gave just enough sweetness to balance the coconut milk. We will certainly have this again! I also cooked up some extra beans and I put them into the freezer so I can quickly incorporate them into a future … [Read more...]
Angel Hair with Cherry Tomatoes
A perfectly TANGY pasta dish...we ate this until we were stuffed! And there's a ton of pasta leftover too! My camera battery needed a recharge, so this iphone photo and the below vlog will have to do! I'm *hoping* to do more vlogs from here on out! Angel Hair with Cherry Tomatoes Tangy and filling! 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, … [Read more...]
Beef, Snap Pea and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Here's the deal on proteins...I try to keep our protein source under $2.50 for each meal, as I can typically get in a starch and veggies for less than $2.50 to round out the meal at $5...so when I come across a gem like this at the store, I'm sure to snag it up! s$1.85 for a package of stirfry beef, and I can certainly make a stirfry meal for less than $5! Also, I used … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Broccoli Bake
Spaghetti Broccoli Bake An easy weeknight dinner! 3/4 lb spaghetti 2 cups of homemade white sauce (or 1 can cream of mushroom soup)1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups of frozen broccoli 1-2 cups of leftover shredded or diced cooked chicken 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ears of corn Cook spaghetti pasta as directed on package. Drain and add to 8x8 baking … [Read more...]
Lasagna Rolls Ups
Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! Lasagna Rolls Ups Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! 16 lasagna noodles1 lb. ground beef2 cups spaghetti sauce1 cup chopped spinach1/2 small 1/2 onion2 tsp 2 tsp garlic powder2 Tbsp Italian … [Read more...]
Ginger Chicken Stirfry
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]