Saw this on Pinterest a while back and had to try it. It starts with meatloaf, most people use ground beef for their meatloaf but I don’t buy ground beef anymore. I use ground turkey in everything that you would normally use ground beef in. I know everyone has their preference, side by side ground […]
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You don’t have to buy baking mix at the store, you can make your own baking mix (Bisquick) and save money, make biscuits or pancakes like normal just add eggs and milk or we love chicken and dumplings so just use your baking mix and add milk for the dumplings Note: This blog contains affiliate
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Chicken thighs are a great inexpensive meal that you can make for $5 or less. There are so many things that you can do with them, bake, simmer in sauce, chicken, and dumplings. I only buy them when they are on sale, most of the time it’s $.99 per pound, I’ve even seen them as
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Rice & Corn less than $5.00 Read More »
My goal is to make a meal for my family of 3 around $5. This Pork Enchilada Meal for $6.49 ended up going a little over my $5 goal. We usually end up with half of the pan left so I count it as 2 meals. You can see the breakdown below where I show
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So you may have picked up from my previous posts that I am a freaky eater. I have issues with texture and color and mixing foods. It is very important to me that I don’t pass my weird issues onto my son. Now that he’s getting older he’s starting to question where my veggies are
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Here’s another one to add to our list of $5 Meal Ideas, we love this one. Red Beans and Rice. This is one of our meatless meals that are inexpensive and makes a lot of food. Leftovers are important if they become lunch for the next day. I like to think that eating the leftovers
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Make this sweet treat for your Valentine! What is dulce de leche? Sweetened condensed milk when boiled down makes a golden gooey sweet topping. There are several recipes online so you can search “dulce de leche” on your browser for different cooking methods. The one that is most appealing to me is to make this
Chocolate schmocolate..I love Dulce de Leche! Read More »
If you’ve ever hosted a party or attended a potluck, chances are you’ve come across this irresistible classic: chili cream cheese dip. It’s one of those simple, crowd-pleasing appetizers that disappears fast—and for good reason. Even if you’re not a fan of cream cheese (guilty!), this dip might just convert you. It’s rich, and perfectly
Absolute BEST party dip – Chili & Cream Cheese! Read More »
If you’re serving up crispy fish and chips, there’s one condiment you simply can’t skip: tartar sauce. This creamy, tangy sauce is the perfect pairing for fried seafood, and the best part? You can whip up a quick version at home using ingredients you probably already have in your fridge. This is my go-to easy
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Who’s heard of Monkey Bread before? I started making monkey bread at least 20 years ago and it is still a favorite in my house. The cinnamon and butter caramelize around the bread and makes it so gooey and delicious. Super easy to make, you can even get the kids involved in cutting up the
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