(Yes, there is cheese in the pict...but you'll just omit that if you're Paleo!) Here's more bacon!!! (And there's more to come tomorrow!) I'm not going to tell you to put regular lettuce into a frittata (because, blech!), but I will tell you that sauteed spinach in place of lettuce in the BLT combo is fantastical. Fresh or canned tomatoes plus sauteed spinach plus … [Read more...]
See How the Grocery Budget Makeover Will Change Your Life…
My friend. Today I want to tell you about my new grocery budget makeover and how it will help you completely change the way you shop for groceries...so you’ll be spending less time and money on groceries each week. Wahoooo and cha-CHING! I’ve put together everything I know about saving money on groceries and plugged it into a ‘makeover program’ that we’ll walk through … [Read more...]
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Slaw
We've got another 'sub for the same cost' kinda recipe here. Even in the land of ridiculously cheap tortillas, a bag of 10 tortillas costs a smidge more than a head of iceburg lettuce. So the non-Paleo ingredient in Korean Beef with slaw tacos can be easily swapped for lettuce without affecting the cost! Yay for budget-friendly Paleo. Tips for hacking this … [Read more...]
Paleo Coconut-Curry Salmon
Yes. Yes...this one is a little more expensive than some of the other new paleo recipes I've shared in this series...because well, salmon is just more expensive. But, it's crazy delicious and only calls for a few ingredients! And I really wanted to share it with you! Treat yourself with this one sometime! Add salt and pepper and red curry paste to the salmon … [Read more...]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
It would be awkward if I told you that I wanted to lick this Pyrex dish, wouldn't it? That would be awkward, and I try not to be awkward. But... I really wanted to lick the Pyrex after having these roasted veggies. Sorry, I know it's awkward, but I can't help it. These veggies are my favorite veggies, ever. They really are. The way the sweet potatoes … [Read more...]
20 Meatless School Lunch Ideas
It’s almost ready, I promise! The first ever Vegetarian Meal Plan here on $5 Dinners will be available in just a couple days. While we finish dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s, we thought we’d share this amazing list of 20 Meatless (School) Lunch Ideas with you. Wait Erin, who is ‘we’? I mentioned this the other day...that I’ve teamed up with Aviva Goldfarb … [Read more...]
Paleo Moroccan Chicken
Holy flavor-wow! Who knew that these common pantry staples could transform chicken into a divine masterpiece! There is absolutely nothing expensive about any of these ingredients. Nothing at all. You might have most of them on hand right now. (Except maybe sugar-free raisins/currants. If you aren't strict Paleo, you can use regular raisins.) The cinnamon. The cumin. … [Read more...]
Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche
Brinner saves the day again! You know that I love breakfast for dinner (brinner) recipes and this is another new one that is on our permanent rotation. It's super easy to make with a gluten free crust (or you can totally use a regular pie crust)! All of the ingredients are common items that you probably already have in your kitchen. And, it's a super flexible recipe, so if … [Read more...]
Taco Zucchini Boats
I think it's fair to say that this meal would cost just the same as a regular tacos meal. This could be one of the few regular turned Paleo meals where I could say that with confidence, the price wouldn't be different. Here's why... Box of taco shells = $2 4 zucchini = $2 (maybe less, depending on sales...summer is coming up and zukes get crazy cheap!) Rest of the … [Read more...]
Basil Balsamic Chicken
While this is pictured sitting on a bed of rice, you could certainly serve it with some mashed sweet potatoes or cauliflower 'rice.' I've shared this before, but my cooking style and philosophy is pretty conducive for making Paleo meals and mixing and matching the side dishes. This is a prime example. A simple marinade for the chicken and serve it with 2 Paleo-approved sides … [Read more...]