Get inspired with creative meal ideas that transform everyday ingredients into delightful dishes. Explore our collection of recipes and cooking tips to spice up your mealtimes without breaking the bank.
Frozen meatballs are definitely a low-cost freezer staple that I always keep on hand. While my kids love the classic of spaghetti and meatballs, sometimes you just want to branch out and try them in a new way. Here is my collection of fun and delicious dinners that start with a bag of Frozen Meatballs….
I am a huge fan of canned pineapple. Not only is it a great snack or easy addition for dessert, but it can also be a great item to have on hand in your pantry. When fresh produce is a little too high for my budget, I love to fill in with canned fruits like…
Canned carrots get a lot of hate, and I get it because they are kind of mushy and don’t taste like much….. BUT there is actually a lot we can do to turn these guys into a great side dish for dinner! First, the easy thing to do is make sure you drain the carrots…
We have all seen canned corn as a side dish, but what if it could be more? What if canned corn was the diving board into super yummy flavors! My kid’s happen to love corn straight from the can, but for the rest of us that want add a little excitement to corn, these are…
I know what you are thinking, canned peaches make for a great snack or a dessert. But what about lunch or dinner? Not so much right? Well, I am hoping to sway you over to Team Peaches! I have made a collection of fun recipes that you can use with canned peaches in savory dinners…
Canned potatoes are so often overlooked, but they can be a great side dish or addition to your dinner. Let’s go over some simple flavor ideas that you can make using common ingredients you probably already have. While I am a huge fan of canned potatoes fried in a skillet with butter and onions, these…
Mandarin oranges are a definitely a family favorite in our house! We love them with cottage cheese, yogurt, or just as a fruit side with dinner. Did you know that they are actually really fun to cook with too? Yup! I occasionally find canned mandarin oranges on sale, and will stock up so I can…
Green beans are a vegetable staple in my house. Even though my kids love to eat them luke warm straight from the can, I do like to elevate them a little. To be honest, I usually portion out their beans and then add flavor to ones that my husband and I will eat. Why mess…
I am a huge fan of having a well-stocked pantry. One of the essentials to have is an easy protein option so you can make easy dinners without defrosting and also in case of a power outage. SPAM has been a favorite of mine since I was a child but that is probably because my…
Time for a little story……For half of my life, I have not been a fan of tuna salad. In fact, as a child every time my Dad even opened a can of tuna, I would pretend to fall out on the floor due to the smell of fish. I’m just not a fish fan especially…