Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these busy months. I’ve compiled a fantastic set of recipes that you can “load up” into the freezer … [Read more...]
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa
This, my friend. This meal was so so so so scrumptious. The rice, the beans, the steak...and the spicy, fresh tomatillo salsa. The spicy part is entirely optional, so don't let that scare you away. Flank steak is a fantastic cut of meat - it's inexpensive, takes on flavor well and grills up in a matter of minutes. And tomatillos - they have such a rich and fresh … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish Tacos & Slaw
Now this is how to enjoy a fish taco. The lemon juice soaks into the fish before it is grilled. Then the smoky flavor from the grill infuses into the fish with the lemon. Then you warm the corn tortillas on the grill. Then you make the tacos and load each one with a fresh coleslaw with a hint of dill. And if you're feeling crazy, you can toss on a little shredded mozzarella … [Read more...]
Grilled Banana Splits
Dessert from the grill... Slice open a banana lengthwise, dip it in some sugar. Then caramelize it on the grill and top with ice cream and favorite toppings. When you can make dessert on the grill too, there is no heating up the kitchen...from dinner to sides to dessert. You really can make a complete meal on the grill. Add Grilled Banana Splits to your meal plan … [Read more...]
Smoked Brisket Sandwiches
It's time to get our smoke on friends. This homemade brisket is too.die.for. Please read the recipe carefully, as smoking your own brisket is an investment...both in time and in that you are purchasing a very large piece of meat (that you will use for several meals!!!) This simple yet fantastic rub makes for the perfect brisket that you can slice and throw onto … [Read more...]
Greek Chicken Kebabs
So much fresh-deliciousness on a stick! Soak the chicken in a simple but tasty marinade, then string it up with some olives, bell peppers, red onions and zukes...will make for the perfect budget-friendly cookout this summer! See the full Grilling Recipe for Greek Chicken Kebabs here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Grilling Recipes here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days … [Read more...]
Grilled Balsamic Veggies
Here is the perfect side dish for your next cookout. As I've shared before this month (and I'll share again!), I love when you can make an entire meal out on the grill...main dish, side dish, bread and even dessert. Yesterday was a "feels like 107" degrees kind of day, loaded with humidity too. So the very last thing I want to do is add a single degree to the … [Read more...]
Grilled New York Pork Chops with Zucchini & Tomatoes
This just tastes like summer...especially if you use zukes and toms from your garden. (I miss my garden from when we lived in Ohio. Perhaps I'll get my act together to get one planted soon...I wish I'd had one this past spring as we had so much rain and cool-ish temps, it would have likely been very fruitful and veggieful.) See what I did there. ;) But really, this … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken & Potato “Stirfry”
This meal is just a winner. Not only because of the great flavor, but also because it's a 'one dish dinner' - meaning that the entire meal is cooked in the same dish, in this case the veggie basket on the grill. Winner-winner-winner! Toss together little pieces of chicken, small potato quarters, some bell pepper and onion with seasoning and/or vinaigrette and then … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Spinach Pesto
If you need a reason to buy a basil plant, homemade pesto is reason enough. Homemade pesto, fresh chopped basil garnish, fresh chopped basil added to marinara or fresh tomato sauce. Dropped into soups and mixed into casseroles in the fall. This is the perfect taste of summer ~ Grilled chicken, topped with a fresh herbalicious homemade pesto sauce. … [Read more...]