American

American cuisine on a budget.

Brown Sugar Ham

Brown Sugar Ham Steak

This is a really easy recipe for your Easter meal, or a busy night. With just 3 ingredients, this brown sugar glazed ham steak is a sweet and savory recipe that costs under $3.50. 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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Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This is my great grandfathers recipe for cucumber salad. It’s different and refreshing with thinly sliced crisp cucumbers in a creamy dressing. The onions add a nice bite to this easy side dish for under $3. 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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Black Berry Smoothie

Blackberry Banana Smoothie

This Blackberry Banana Smoothie is the perfect after dinner dessert because the only ingredients are fruit and milk! For just $2, it’s easy to whip up in only a couple minutes to satisfy that sweet tooth craving! Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to…

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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

This meal is packed with Cajun flavor for just $2.33 per serving. It freezes really well, so I like to make a giant batch and freeze meal sized servings. Then I can heat them up quickly on busy nights. Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new…

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Tuna Melt

Tuna Melts

Tuna melts are an easy $5 Dinner that only take a couple minutes to throw together, and then a couple minutes to heat in the oven. They keep pretty well in the fridge. And they reheat well too! Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click…

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Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash

You can’t enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend without a good serving of corned beef hash! This is my husband’s favorite breakfast. It’s quick, easy, and under $6! Enjoy the recipe here! 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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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This is a great Chicken Pot Pie recipe to make in a big batch and freeze. I like to have a couple pot pies in the freezer for those days when I know I won’t want to cook when I get home. Each pie only costs about $6 and serves 4 people. Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to…

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