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Vegetarian Paneer Curry

October 3, 2021 2801 Views 0 Comments

Vegetarian paneer curry is an easy meatless meal that can be made in 30 minutes for less than $1 per serving! This hearty creamy dish is best served over rice. 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)

Ropa Vieja

May 2, 2021 1230 Views 0 Comments

Ropa Vieja, meaning “old clothes” in Spanish is a traditional Cuban dish. It is typically made with beef, but I’ve also enjoyed it with duck. It’s served over rice and goes great with some platanitos maduros – sweet plantains for just under $2 per serving. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in…

Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

January 24, 2021 2658 Views 0 Comments

Cheesy chicken taquitos are a tasty homemade treat that has a hint of spice and hot, melty cheese. For less than $9 a batch, homemade taquitos are a great dinner that will be requested again and again. 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)

Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 18, 2021 660 Views 0 Comments

Pulled pork stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy dinner and a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. For only $2 per loaded potato this is a great dinner to throw together that requires very little effort. 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…

Grouper Dogs – Air Fried Fish Sandwich

September 6, 2020 2587 Views 1 Comment

Grouper dogs are a fried fish sandwich on a hot dog bun. One of my favorite things to do growing up was to go to the Sailfish Marina on Thursday nights and get a grouper dog to eat on the dock. Here’s my homemade air fried take on their recipe all the way from Arkansas for only $2 per sandwich. Share…

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

March 14, 2020 557 Views 0 Comments

This easy shepherd’s pie recipe is the perfect Irish dish to make for St. Patrick’s day this week. This is a great make ahead meal that you can prep and stick in the fridge or freezer to take out and warm in the oven for dinner during the week. At less than $2 per serving this is a simple and…

Bean and Cheese Hot Tamales

January 4, 2020 5835 Views 0 Comments

These Hot Tamales have a bean and cheese filling that is a little spicy! For under $6.50, this is a great dinner recipe that keeps well in the freezer. Tamales are definitely a time consuming dish to make so they are usually filled with love and only for special occasions! Or, you can make a huge batch and have them…

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How to Host a $50 Thanksgiving

November 23, 2019 272 Views 1 Comment

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner shouldn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars or take forever to make either! With this thanksgiving menu guide and a little planning you should be able to host a delicious thanksgiving for 10 with only a few hours of effort and $50 to spend on food! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share…

Bourbon Brined Turkey

November 13, 2019 1156 Views 0 Comments

This bourbon brined turkey is so flavorful and juicy that you’ll never want to cook turkey any other way again. You will need to plan ahead because brining is best at least overnight, but it is well worth the effort. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens…

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

October 23, 2019 346 Views 0 Comments

These slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches are an incredibly easy weeknight meal. Just dump everything in your crock pot and come home to dinner that is ready to serve. For only $1.29 per sandwich these are an awesome option for busy nights. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to…