Jul 16 2025
Oven Roasted Chicken; the Best Delicious and Affordable Dinner
A meal that’s always in our rotation is Oven Roasted Chicken. It’s really quick to prep, very affordable, and a dinner that everyone likes. It’s my go-to meal for company...
Tag: Simple Food
Jul 09 2025
Creamy Pasta Primavera; a Delicious, Frugal, and Healthy Dinner
This dish is a favorite with my family! Creamy Pasta Primavera is a great vegetarian option if you’re looking to add a few meatless meals to your rotation. Although you...
May 09 2025
Sheet Pan Carnitas for an Easy Family Dinner
If you are looking for an easy, delicious, and affordable family dinner, then Sheet Pan Carnitas are just what you need! I came up with this recipe a while back...
Apr 23 2025
Homemade Pan Pizza with Special Sauce You’ll Love!
Homemade pizza is a Friday night tradition at our house. I have a recipe that I’ve used for years and I wrote about it here. Recently I was trying out...
Mar 26 2025
Spinach and Ricotta Frittata; a Deliciously Easy Italian Dinner
One way I like to add variety to our meals and save money on groceries is by cooking several vegetarian dinners every week. The easiest, and most delicious way to...
Mar 08 2025
Authentic Winter Minestrone, Italian Comfort Food for a Crowd
This Winter Minestrone is from a cookbook called Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl, by Lidia Bastianich. I made it the other night when a big storm and...
Feb 25 2025
Award Winning Chili Your Family and Friends Will Love!
If there’s anything my family loves it’s a big pot of chili on a cold evening. Sometimes we top it with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips and...
Jan 31 2025
Cooking Dried Beans; Get Big Flavor for Less Money!
One of the best ways to save money on your grocery budget without compromising on flavor and nutrition is to add more beans to your meals. Canned beans are convenient...
Jan 24 2025
White Chicken Chili; Quick, Easy, and Delicious!
This time of year is the perfect time for rich creamy soups and White Chicken Chili is one of our favorites. Of course the fun part of this soup are...
Oct 12 2024
Steamed Broccoli; a Delicious, Quick, and Healthy Side Dish
Often one of the hardest parts of deciding what’s for dinner is thinking of what to serve with the main course. Steamed broccoli with butter is a perfect side for...