So I was NOT thinking clearly about the new dairy allergy when I wrote up my meal plan for the week and included pizza! Hello, CHEESE! So this pizza is cheeseless! I thought it was fine without the cheese, as the BBQ and red onions gave it a rich flavor. ...still, there's just something odd about a cheese-less pizza! lol Of course, you could add a little shredded … [Read more...]
Steak Salad
I found a little gem at the grocery store last week! A package of sirloin steak marked down to $2.41. You could do this meal using iceberg, romaine or other favorite lettuce. I don't recommend bagged lettuce unless it is on sale for at least 50% off its original price. Using a fresh head of lettuce is cheaper and will keep the cost down. That is, of … [Read more...]
Twice Baked Potatoes with Salad
I don't make too many salads because they are generally a more expensive veggie side. Since I found a bag of lettuce at the store for just $.50, I thought I'd try to pull it off! Oh yeah, I updated the "About Me" tab on the site. If you are reading in a reader or by email, click on the site and click on "About Me" to learn more about me and how $5 Dinners.com came to … [Read more...]
Hamburgers
Ingredients 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Patties ($1.69)...using 1 lb ground beef 4 slices cheddar cheese ($.55) 4 tomato slices ($.50) 4 lettuce pieces ($.10) Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Mayo...whatever your hearts desire! ($.25) 4 Corn Cob ($1) 1 small can baked beans ($.44) Directions 1. Grill burgers. Season as you like! Slap between buns with your favorite … [Read more...]
$5 Tacos
$5 Simple Tacos - Cook at Home to Save More Money and Eat Healthier Tacos I've never eaten a taco from Taco Bell. Ever, in my entire life. Two reasons - I live in the land of Taco Cabana (so much tastier!), and I can make them cheaper at home. So, that's what I do...make $5 Tacos at home. Alot. It's not really Taco Tuesday around here. It's more like Taco ANYDAY! … [Read more...]
Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. CLASSIC! *Use Gluten-Free Pasta noodles and spaghetti sauce, if eating a gluten-free diet. Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 1 lb. Pasta noodles1 lb. ground beef or turkeyOptional minced garlic, minced onion,3-4 cups spaghetti sauce, or 26 oz. jar worthSide dish ideas … [Read more...]