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Veggie Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

August 9, 2020 3308 Views 0 Comments

Vietnamese veggie spring rolls with spicy peanut sauce are a light and fresh summer meal sure to please a crowd. Use all of your favorite vegetables to make these colorful and easy vegan rolls. At only $5.50 per batch, roll up a bunch for your next lunch or refreshing snack! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to…

Italian Pasta Salad

April 26, 2020 903 Views 0 Comments

This cold Italian pasta salad recipe made with Italian dressing is the perfect homemade side dish for summer. It’s also a great make ahead lunch for a busy week. For only $6 enjoy this easy pasta salad recipe by yourself or with friends. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click…

Meal Prep Chicken

September 28, 2019 383 Views 0 Comments

I like to have this meal prep cooked chicken on hand for meals though out the week. I use it every day for lunch and sometimes for dinners too. Usually I’ll try to make enough to last for 2 weeks at a time. For only $2 per pound this is a great base for cheap lunches! Share this:Click to share on…

Buffalo Chicken Stuffers

September 21, 2019 782 Views 0 Comments

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffers are an exciting take on your traditional sandwich. For only a little over $1 per sandwich these are a great option to spice up your lunch and drop your budget 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)

Pepperoni Pizza Paninis

July 20, 2019 2360 Views 1 Comment

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…

Picadillo Empanadas

July 3, 2019 1872 Views 0 Comments

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…

Tuna Melts

March 23, 2019 1355 Views 0 Comments

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…

Blackened Cajun Fish Tacos

March 6, 2019 1259 Views 0 Comments

Enjoy Mardi Gras with these blackened cajun fish tacos. Packed full of spice and flavor they are light and satisfying. Enjoy this $8 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)

Chicken Pot Pie

February 16, 2019 1059 Views 0 Comments

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…

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip

January 30, 2019 1091 Views 0 Comments

I am definitely a fan of the cream cheese jalapeño poppers, but usually I can only find the cheddar filled ones at the store. This creamy, spicy, Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip is the best of both worlds with cream cheese and cheddar! And you can make it at home for only $3! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in…