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American cuisine on a budget.

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

This simple homemade breakfast sausage recipe is great for people worried about what ingredients are in their sausage! It’s fresh, easy and delicious! The recipe is cheaper if you can grind your own pork, but if you’d rather not, or don’t have a meat grinder, you can buy pork already ground to make your own sausage! Share this:Click to share on…

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Ula Ula Tropical Cocktail

Ula Ula Tropical Cocktail

Ula ula is a tropical pineapple cocktail that is best served in a pineapple. It’s made with tart cherry juice and rum and is perfect for sipping on the beach! For only $1.20 per drink make this frozen tropical drink today! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print…

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Spicy cajun corn on the cob

Cajun Corn on the Cob

Since the corn is probably one of my favorite parts of doing a crawfish boil I decided to make a recipe just for it! This Cajun corn on the cob is a great side dish for any summer meal. It’s also only around $3 per recipe! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens…

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Coco Loco Coconut Drink

Coco Loco

Coco loco was inspired when we were in Brazil and had this light and refreshing cocktail on the beach. For only $1 per drink, feel like you’re living it up on your private island! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

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Creamy Quinoa Chowder

Creamy Quinoa Chowder

For under $5 this creamy quinoa chowder is a delicious meal for a busy night. It only takes about 20 minutes total to make, and is a savory crowd pleaser! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

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Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burrito

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burritos

This is another of my husband’s recipes that I love! These sweet and spicy breakfast burritos are made with chorizo for spice and my favorite sweet chili sauce for an exciting Asian twist on Mexican breakfast burritos. At only $3 for breakfast for two, this breakfast is a popular one! It’s also our go to camping breakfast, easy to make…

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Kimchi Pork Burger

Kimchi Pork Sliders

These Kimchi pork sliders are a flavorful take on pork sausage. Since these sliders under $5 for 6 sliders, these are a cheap and tasty asian inspired burger for grilling season! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

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Pepperoni Pizza Panini

Pepperoni Pizza Paninis

These quick and easy grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my favorite things to make for a weekend road trip. They’re really easy to eat in the car and are cheaper than getting fast food when we’re on the road! For under $5 make these pepperoni pizza paninis for your next picnic or road trip! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest…

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Vegan Dumplings

Vegan Dumplings

Since I love making my pork dumplings so much, I thought it would be good to do a veggie version too. For under $8 you can make a batch of these vegan dumplings to eat all week. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower fried rice is a good way to load up on veggies. For just $5.50 this is a great main dish or paired with honey garlic chicken for the meat lovers in your life. I like to make a huge batch and eat it for lunch during the week. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share…

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