Meal Ideas

Summertime is always a great time to get together with friends and family. You don’t technically need a reason to celebrate, but you do need snacks! Whether it is a barbeque, cookout, or potluck it is always a good idea to bring finger foods. My favorite one is always something that involves a dip! So…

This week we are embracing all things grilled. We have done some mix and matching on more commonly grilled items and thrown in some that you may not be aware of that you can grill. We always want to keep the food yummy and the costs low, so our meals range from about $11 to…

One of the easiest ways to add flavor to a simple dish is to add a sauce. Now some sauces can cost a lot if you buy then pre-made at the grocery store. Don’t worry though, because we got you covered with some easy sauces that you can make at home! Most are even made…

This week, I have been super busy so one-pot meals are always needed to make sure that dinner is quick, simple, and yummy! I’ve tried to include a variety of flavors for these meals as well as use ingredients that are low cost and mostly shelf stable. We were able to keep all the meals…

Cinco De Mayo is coming soon, and I also just love Mexican flavors, so this week we will do some low-cost dinner options with a Mexican twist! These are not going to be authentic Mexican cuisine, but they are easy meals that you can make quickly and are super yummy. I like to show a…

I love simple and I love it when I can spend time making something that can be eaten over many days. Breakfasts can get a little hectic some mornings, so baking mix aka Bisquick or Jiffy bake mix is so handy to have in your pantry. It’s not just for biscuits, you can actually make…

Crockpot meals are a great way to have a homemade dinner without all the work of cooking for hours. It is very much a set it and forget style of cooking. These meals work great for busy schedules, not a lot of time in the evenings, and when you just don’t have energy to cook…

I am currently in love with Rice Bowls. We typically have one version at least once a week. Rice bowls are a great way to use up leftovers and they can be great for first night dinners as well. We have included some expected rice bowls as well as twists on classics to make them…

Easter dinner is a time for friends and families to come together and share a nice meal. It shouldn’t be a budget buster! So I have gathered multiple dinner options as well as appetizer and dessert possibilities that don’t cost a fortune. All ingredients were priced out at Walmart, but you can easily find some…

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about Dinner on the Go! Whether your kids have sports practice multiple nights a week or you are just a busy family. So, I am starting a series of simple dinners that can be made ahead of time and you can skip the urge to just grab…