One of my favorite foods in the Dominican Republic were Tostones. And not just any tostones, the tostones from Giberto's chicken stand! He used perfectly ripe plantains, fried them at the perfect temperature, mashed them to perfection and fried them again for just the right amount time... PHOTOS: How to Cook Tostones Peel the skin off green plaintain. If needed, use a … [Read more...]
Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake
With the chicken breast and sweet potatoes on sale, there was no doubt this dish would come in under $5! It made a whole 9x13 pan with lots of leftovers!!! Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake Chicken on sale - check! Sweet potato on sale - check! Make this!! 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large sweet potatoes15 oz. can of … [Read more...]
How to Select and Cut a Pineapple
We just LOVE pineapples. Sweet ones that is! When we lived in the Dominican Republic, we often saw pineapple plants growing along the side of the road, or in someone's yard. The reason they are so expensive is that they take a LONG time to grow. And the plant only produces 1 pineapple, every other year (so I'm told!). The leaves of the pineapple … [Read more...]
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole is the budget friendly recipe you need in your life! Well, the $5 Dinner Challenge is back in action!!! Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole A tasty and easy budget friendly meal! 1 cup rice1/2 onion3/4 lb ground beef 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 tsp Italian seasonings1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper, to taste4-6 oz … [Read more...]
Beef Roast and Sweet Potatoes
I will be using the other half of this beef roast in a beef stew this weekend, so I'll split the cost between the 2 meals! I really liked the way this turned out :) Beef Roast and Sweet Potatoes Cooked to perfection with superb flavor! 1.8 lb beef roast1 tsp garlic powderSalt/Pepper3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered1/2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp cinnamon 1 … [Read more...]
Lasagna Rolls Ups
Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! Lasagna Rolls Ups Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! 16 lasagna noodles1 lb. ground beef2 cups spaghetti sauce1 cup chopped spinach1/2 small 1/2 onion2 tsp 2 tsp garlic powder2 Tbsp Italian … [Read more...]
Pork and Beans
I wanted to post this recipe because it is a great way to use up leftover pork roast. I had about 1/2 - 3/4 lb pork roast leftover from Thursday night's Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast. We have a Sunday night tradition in the summer to have dinner outside with Grandma. She brings part of the meal and we have the other part. We eat outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and each … [Read more...]
How to Saute Asparagus
So....... I think you might be sauteing your asparagus wrong?!? Maybe?! You want to know my favorite (and the best!) way to saute asparagus. First, you let it soak in a little olive oil. (This is the secret hack!) Almost like marinating it. Sure, it takes a little forethought to remember to let it sit for a bit. But all you have to do … [Read more...]
How to Choose and Cut a Mango
I am often afraid of trying new produce because I'm not sure what it should look like when ripe. This, however, is not the case with mangoes. I have lots of experience with mangoes. We had a tree in the neighboring yard when we lived in the Dominican Republic. They can be super delicious, when picked at the right time and eaten at the right time. I will say I have had only 2 … [Read more...]
What to Do with Split Chicken Breasts
Save MONEY with the $1.49/lb chicken deal from Zaycon Fresh. Save TIME with the MyFreezEasy membership & chicken meal plans. Save SANITY by doing all the chicken meal prep and getting your freezer loaded with amazing MyFreezEasy chicken meals! For the first 25-ish years of my life I was a "boneless skinless snob." It was THE only cut of chicken that I bought in … [Read more...]