Cheese

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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Cheesy Sweet Corn Tamales

Cheesy Sweet Corn Tamales

These cheesy sweet corn tamales are my gringa version of Mexican sweet corn tamales. For under $6.50 this is a delicious dinner to make ahead and have on hand during the 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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Savory Albanian French Toast

Savory Albanian French Toast

My Albanian friend Renis taught me how to make this in college. I love Savory Albanian French Toast because it’s cheap ($3 for two people), easy, and delicious! 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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Picadillo Empanadas

Picadillo Empanadas

Empanadas are one of my favorite things to make with leftover picadillo, and one of the reasons I always make a huge batch of picadillo! For only $0.81 per empanada, these make a great lunch or dinner when you don’t want to cook. This recipe is for a fairly large batch and could feed 6-10 people (typical serving size of…

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Spinach Dip Stuffed Chicken

Spinach Dip Stuffed Chicken

Spinach Dip Stuffed Chicken is an easy dinner for under $7. It looks like a fancy dinner, but is not too hard to make. It reheats 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 to print (Opens in new window)

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Quesadilla

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

This is another of my husbands recipes that is delicious! These Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas are an easy meal for just $4 that everybody loves. Serve these for Cinco de Mayo with Classic Frozen Margaritas! 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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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

This Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe is quick and delicious for under $10. The hardest part about making these is actually stuffing the shells. It also makes a great meal prep dinner to have ready to heat up anytime during the busy week. Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click…

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Creamy Spinach Dip

Creamy Spinach Dip

This spinach dip is creamy, cheesy, and too good to stop eating. For only $2.50 per recipe, it goes well served with tortilla chips, a baguette, bagel chips, or even pretzel chips. 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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