I have the pleasure of taking dinner to some dear friends, as she just had a major surgery. This meal will serve 4 adults and 4 kids. If you’ve got a larger family, this is the post for you! Ingredients 1 package ground beef ($2.25) On sale this week 1 package taco seasoning ($.50) 1 [...]
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Ingredients 4 Burger Patties ($1.50) 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Cheese Slices ($.74) Ketchup/Mustard ($.10) “Almost Cobb” Side Salad (Free…are leftovers free???) 3 Corn ears (still $1) Watermelon Slices ($.25) ($2.99 for whole watermelon and $1.50 for a whole canteloupe this week!) Directions 1. Grill Burger patties and top with cheese as they finish grilling. Serve [...]
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I’ve been holding onto summer. It has been warm and still very much feels like summer! Until today! The high is only 68. Fall is upon us! I’ve just got to make one last pasta salad! Ingredients 8 oz Rotini ($.50) 2 Chicken Breasts ($2) 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ($.41) 1 green pepper, roasted ($.79) [...]
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Ingredients 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Patties ($1.69)…using 1 lb ground beef 4 slices cheddar cheese ($.55) 4 tomato slices ($.50) 4 lettuce pieces ($.10) Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Mayo…whatever your hearts desire! ($.25) 4 Corn Cob ($1) 1 small can baked beans ($.44) Directions 1. Grill burgers. Season as you like! Slap between buns with [...]
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I know this is a popular one! Here’s how I do it and how much it costs me! This one can be stretched with more rice and 1 more can of tomatoes for lots of leftovers! Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef ($.90) 1-2 cans whole tomatoes ($.59) 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies ($.65) [...]
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This is WAY too much meat for one meal for our family! Lucky for me…I’ve got Skillet Taco Mac on the menu for next week…so I used half tonight and froze the other half for later next week! Saves $$$ and makes next week’s meal easier to prepare and with LESS DISHES! Can you see [...]
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Anytime I can, I try to use fresh ingredients! Especially from my (little) garden! I have dreams of a large bountiful garden…and years to make that dream come true! Ingredients 1 bag tortillas ($1.29) 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or leftover chicken from crockpot meal) ($2 or free!) 1 cup cheese, shredded ($.83) 2 [...]












