I {big puffy beating heart} love enchiladas. Love, love, love them! Whenever we visit tex-mex spots for dinner around here...I get enchiladas. I eat the enchies, and Cuatro eats the rice and beans. (He's almost big enough for his own kids' meal...but I'm not almost ready to have to pay for another kids meal!!!) I love making them at home because there are so many great … [Read more...]
Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Warning: you might totally binge on these. Seriously. You've been warned. The Hawaiian rolls. The BBQ chicken. The WHITE CHEDDAR. Oh my. If I had to be these Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches in a contest with the Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches from yesterday, it would be a near tie. They are very similar in taste, but have different cooking methods. Maybe … [Read more...]
For me, the most impactful part of the Grocery Budget Makeover was…
I'd like to take a minute to tell you about Kim and her struggles with being organized when grocery shopping. Kim is a busy mom with 4 kiddos and didn’t have a grasp on how to shop for groceries in a way that was systematic and not stressful for her. Week-by-week in the Grocery Budget Makeover, I taught her a new way and she ran with it...creating a system and plan that … [Read more...]
Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
This is one of my go-to chicken recipes that I know all the kids will enjoy. We all love the sweet and tangy combination from the crushed pineapple and the BBQ sauce. And I throw raw red onions onto my husband and my's sandwiches for a little extra "bite." You could use shredded rotisserie chicken and toss with the pineapple and BBQ, or you could make it all together in the … [Read more...]
The “Skimpy Calorie” Meal Plan from $5 Meal Plan
Whew…it’s finally here! I know you’ve been asking for this for a.long.time...and it’s ready for you just in time for the new year! Can I share this golden piece of insight and wisdom as you think about what you're eating and feeding yourself in 2016??? A few years back, I made an appearance on The View. While backstage in the dressing rooms, I had the pleasure of meeting a … [Read more...]
Skillet Chicken Marsala
Holy flavor explosion! But it's not just the flavor that I love...it's that I can have this on the table in 20 minutes! BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO COOK THE CHICKEN! First off, start cooking the pasta. Then, while the pasta is cooking, you whip up the Chicken Marsala sauce and they both finish cooking about the same time and BOOM. Dinner is ready to serve! Below is … [Read more...]
Spicing Up Shredded or Rotisserie Chicken
Alright friend, a quick recap of the featured posts in the 31 Days series! First, I shared a video on how to pull chicken meat from a rotisserie chicken. Then, I shared the why and how to make your own shredded chicken. Today, I've got 2 amazing recipes that you can make to get "flavorized" rotisserie or shredded chicken. When I'm making these, I like to use an even mix of … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself “Rotisserie” Chicken – Make Your Own Shredded Chicken
As we kick off this month of "rotisserie chicken recipes," I thought it would be important to share this money saving hack with you. When I think of how to serve rotisserie chicken, I think of two things: You can just cut it up and eat the chicken - drumsticks, thighs and the rest of it - along with some sides like rice or cornbread and some fresh veggies. You can pull … [Read more...]
How to Pull Chicken Meat from Rotisserie Chicken
Hello and happy January! It's another month with 31 days, so another 31 Days series here on $5 Dinners. This month, I'll be featuring all kinds of great recipes and "hacks" for rotisserie and/or shredded chicken. Having shredded chicken in the freezer is one of my most popular and most recommended cooking hacks...because we you have the chicken already cooked and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Fudge
Good luck eating just 1 piece of this fudge! It's ridiculously delicious... P.S. I saw these Pumpkin Spice baking chips on clearance at Target the other day...so if you're there, check to see if your store has any left. (If not, cinnamon baking chips are the perfect substitute!) Pumpkin Spice Fudge The best treat for the holidays! 3/4 cup butter2 cups … [Read more...]