Our 20 Meals from Costco for $150 was quite popular as so many people found it helpful - yay! So, we decided to do the same menu plan (with a few substitutions) for those that shop at Sam's Club. Let's get to it, shall we?!? Disclaimers Yes, I realize this makes for more like $7.50 dinners. You'll have lots leftover! Produce prices may vary by region. And … [Read more...]
10 Fall Comfort Meals in the Slow Cooker
Fall is the perfect time of year to utilize your slow cooker and start making some comfort food! There are so many wonderful recipes that you can create inside your slow cooker with little to no prep work on your part. Get creative and try out these 10 Fall Comfort Meals in the Slow Cooker this season: Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes - The … [Read more...]
How to Make Gluten Free Flour Blend
those who need food allergy friendly baking ingredients, holiday baking can get expensive quickly! However, if you make your own Gluten Free Flour Blend, then you will start to see real savings. This GF flour blend recipe can be substituted 1:1 in most baking recipes that call for regular flour. It'll last longer if you store it in the fridge, or if you will use it … [Read more...]
Orange Peel Thai Chicken
I love the taste of orange peel Thai simmer sauce on chicken! Have you tried it? It's bursting with flavor! And, this recipe is easily frozen, which makes it an easy dish for busy weeknights! Orange Peel Thai Chicken Skip the pricey take out and make this homemade dish instead! 2 cups brown or white rice1 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. boneless skinless chicken … [Read more...]
BBQ Bacon Burgers
Barbecue. Bacon. Burgers. That's all I need to say! Fresh & Easy grocery store offers a special made BBQ Bacon Burgers and they are priced in a way that makes the convenience of the pre-made patties well worth it! BBQ Bacon Burgers Easy burgers with these pre-made patties 8 count prepared BBQ Bacon burger patties8 hamburger buns2 18 oz. bags frozen … [Read more...]
Succotash with Butter and Dill
"Sufferin' succotash!" - Pop Quiz! Do you remember which Warner Bros character said this as their catchphrase? :) A little history about Succotash ~ Succotash is a food dish consisting primarily of corn and lima beans. Due to it's inexpensive nature, it was very popular in the Depression era, and still makes for a healthy and low cost side dish! It's also quite popular in … [Read more...]
5 Favorite Ground Beef Recipes
A few of our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes: Sweet n Sour Beef n Cabbage Tacos Cheeseburger Rice Chili with Cornbread Waffles BBQ Meatball Sliders Taco Bites (or Tiny Tacos) Want more ground beef inspiration? Check out all the $5 Dinners recipes with ground beef here. A … [Read more...]
Italian Meatloaf
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is an easy meatloaf that is very freezer friendly, so whip up a double batch to enjoy one tonight and one for another night! Our family adored this meal...the flavor from the spaghetti sauce sends the flavor meter high in this meatloaf! A perfect and inexpensive 'meat and … [Read more...]
Black Bean Chili
A quick, easy, and freezer friendly recipe for Black Bean Chili! Black Bean Chili So filling and comforting on chilly nights! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 15 oz. cans black beans, drained1 15 oz. cans tomato sauce1-2 Tbsp chili powderSalt and pepper to tasteOptional, about cup shredded cheeseServe with mashed … [Read more...]
German Apple Pancakes
This is a great, inexpensive breakfast that can also double as a lovely dessert. It is super easy, looks very impressive, takes only a few hands-on minutes (way less than flipping pancakes). If I am making this for breakfast, then I always make sure to serve a piece of cheese or other protein before or after to increase the protein content of the meal. It is also a really easy … [Read more...]