I wanted to give you a quick example of the power of coupons. Lately I've been shopping at Walmart (here's why), but do keep up with the sales and advertised specials at Kroger. Because its in my backyard, and well, its my favorite store! I bopped in this weekend because two of my favorite items were on sale AND I had coupons for them both! Here's the breakdown from my … [Read more...]
Introducing – The Kabob Party
Well kids. It's like summer today. Sunny and 80! Slight breeze! The PERFECT day for a Kabob Party! We are off to a friends house for the first (of many) kabob parties this year! Each family brings something different to put on the skewers and a side dish! This way you get a tasty variety without one person having to bear the brunt of the cost of the party. What is … [Read more...]
Steak Salad
I found a little gem at the grocery store last week! A package of sirloin steak marked down to $2.41. You could do this meal using iceberg, romaine or other favorite lettuce. I don't recommend bagged lettuce unless it is on sale for at least 50% off its original price. Using a fresh head of lettuce is cheaper and will keep the cost down. That is, of … [Read more...]
My Coupon Binder
I have received MANY inquires about the now famous coupon binder that was seen in the Rachael Ray segment. I used to house my coupons in an accordian folder. I had it divided into several categories like food, household products, toilletry items, organic products, child items, as well as separate folders of specific store coupons. I got tired of leafing through the mound … [Read more...]
Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos
This recipe is featured in our 20 Meals from Costco for $150 Meal Plan #1. I knew that today would be a BUSY day, so I planned accordingly. Easy "breakfast dinner." I try to incorporate breakfast for dinner at least 2 or 3 times a month. Helps keep the cost down and brings a little more variety to the table. (Pun intended.) Plus, I was in no … [Read more...]
Cheesy Ziti with Glazed Carrots
I had to make a little change in the menu plan! I intended on making an Italian Sausage Ziti I similar to my friend Carrie's. What we ended up with was a "cheesy" Ziti. Was craving cheese and pasta! So that's what we'll have! Cheesy Ziti with Glazed Carrots A yummy pasta dish, loaded with cheese! 1 lb Ziti noodles1 lb ground Italian … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
This is probably my most favorite enchilada recipe ever. These are my comfort enchiladas. They make my heart and tummy happy all at once. For the Costco recipes, our list has you make 2 of these...these more laborious casseroles do better when you make two at once. You feel productive, and you don't have to cook dinner twice. Double this recipe if following Costco Meal Plan … [Read more...]
Lentil Burritos
An easy and inexpensive dinner idea for vegetarian lentil burritos! These are hearty, nutritious, gluten free, and budget friendly - what else can you ask for?! Lentil Burritos An easy and inexpensive dinner idea for vegetarian lentil burritos! These are hearty, nutritious, gluten free, and budget friendly - what else can you ask for?! 1 cup white or brown … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
When eggs are on sale for $.88/dozen for the Easter holiday and you score a LARGE loaf of pre-sliced French bread for less than $1, you just can't pass up making a stuffed French toast dish! And with milk on sale for $1/half gallon and cream cheese recently marked down. Plus, there have been some great fruit sales lately...so we'll add some $.25 apples to this meal! A … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
It's great to be back in the kitchen! I missed cooking for a few days while I was away! Tonight's meal could be made in so many ways, but I settled for the Vegetarian style because I saw the asparagus first in the fridge and thought it would be a fun twist! I was hoping I had some spinach left, but it was all gone! If you wanted to add meat to this soup, just add 1/2 … [Read more...]