This is a CHEAP as it gets!!! Enjoy this "Rice and Beans Budget meal" - rather "Rice and Lentils Budget meal" ;) Sweet and Sour Lentils simple, scrumptious budget friendly meal made with rice and lentils 1 cup lentils2.5 cups water1 tsp salt1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp minced garlic1 smalle white onion (chopped)1 cup … [Read more...]
Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos
Growing up in South Texas, I was a regular customer at Taco Cabana! Can I get a shout out from all you TC lovers? We would go there daily for lunch, and maybe even for dinner the same night. Had to get our "bean and cheese" fix and then enjoy their delicious tortillas and queso! This is my tribute to TC...except a little on the healthier side! Potato, Egg and Cheese … [Read more...]
Homemade Waffles
Perfect Friday Night Meal! I make homemade waffle mix since most "box waffles" have soy in them. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups flour ($.25) 2 tablespoons sugar ($.10) 1 tablespoon baking powder ($.10) 2 eggs ($.30) 1 3/4 cups milk ($.35) Use rice milk or soy milk if dairy-free 1/2 cup oil ($.20) 1 teaspoon vanilla ($.20) (or use homemade vanilla extract!) Cut Fruit … [Read more...]
Homemade Salad Dressing: Dijon Vinaigrette
One of my favorite salad dressings that is so easy and less expensive to make myself than to purchase at the store. Try my favorite way to make Balsamic Dressing here!) Homemade Salad Dressing: Dijon Vinaigrette Super quick and easy to prepare! 2 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tsp Dijon mustardSalt and pepper to … [Read more...]