I adore a good curry meal - and my family does too. But I worked this one up as sort of a "spice-less" option. Curry powder or paste isn't always that spicy - depending on the brand and the amount that you use. This one is similar in nature - without the curry. Perfect for anyone who just isn't all that into curry. This meal has a delightful combination of … [Read more...]
How to Make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot
WELL OH MY! We have had this Instant Pot Sticky Rice on the website for quite sometime. And somehow this Instant Pot Brown Rice (which I make almost weekly!) never made it up?!? Well, it's here now! I love making Sticky Rice when we are doing "fakeout takeout" kinds of dinners. But, we eat brown rice more regularly because....very affordable whole … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
This shredded or sliced pork tenderloin is magical! It slow cooks the day away and the end result is a tender, juicy, melt in your mouth meal. The sauce is so rich and delicious and the meal is the easiest kind there is! Make this for a busy weeknight, or for your friends and family who come to enjoy a meal with you. We hope you love it! Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork … [Read more...]
The Best of $5 Dinners
The Top Recipes from $5 Dinners Click on each recipe name to get the full recipe... Hawaiian Meatloaf Very Berry Smoothie Bowl Skillet Rigatoni Pumpkin Pie French Toast Best Way to Cook a Sweet Potato Homemade Taco Seasoning Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet Slow Cooker Shredded Hawaiian Chicken … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits
Holy fabulous! That's what I have to say about these grits. They are rich, flavorful and super filling. And affordable!!! That's exactly the kind of meal I need for feeding my growing brood of boys. Their bottomless pit stomachs are only getting bigger and I'm just here trying to keep up...without going broke. Sigh! And that's why I love this … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Cut Costs on Non-Food Grocery Items
Be Inspired by These Simple Ways to Save Money on Non-Food Grocery Items Our $120/week grocery budget for our family of 6 (with 4 growing boys!) includes household items, toiletries and (it used to include diapers!). In order meet the $120 goal each week, I wanted to share a few more ways to cut grocery costs on non-food items.... 1. Use … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan
I’m not sure that I’ll ever make Chicken Parmesan the “real way” again! ;) We loved this “easiest ever” version so much - it’s all the same amazing flavors, with a fraction of the fuss in putting it together. This one will soon be on your regular meal rotation, just I know it! Enjoy! Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan Recipe from … [Read more...]
Burrito Pie
Absolutely, positively adore this meal. It’s a plates licked clean and baking dish polished out kind of meal at our house. You “could” freeze this after you have assembled it, but we recommend just freezing the filling and then assembling it the day you cook it. (Assembling it on cook day will help keep the tortillas from getting soggy - blah!) We hope you enjoy … [Read more...]
Szechuan Beef Stir-fry
Szechuan dishes are all about the garlic and the chili powders. For this freezer friendly version, we’ve dialed it back a little to be more family friendly, kid friendly, and a delicious version that uses sauces and spices you already have on hand! Enjoy! Szechuan Beef Stir-fry Adapted from: MyFreezEasy Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cuban Chicken
This Cuban style marinade is unique and delicious, and is perfect for slow cooked or pressure cooked chicken. You could also cook this chicken and sauce in the Instant Pot, Dutch oven, or bake it in the oven. It is a versatile chicken and you will love it! Enjoy! Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Recipe from MyFreezEasy Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 … [Read more...]
