Carbonara Ala PobreThe community quarantine still continued upto now. Number of Covid-19 cases is still rising in my town so we were advised to continue to stay at home. Because of this, everyday, we discover things we weren't able to do or eat before since we now have more time and boredom has made us go beyond what is seen inside the four corners of our homes.
Sweet Potato-Squash BarbecueSweet potato and squash are usually added to meat as extender to patties in home kitchens. Now I'm using it to make an alternative for meat. I have some egg yolks that which are not used in making my Swiss meringue. This is perfect for my recipe today which I call squash potato barbecue.
Chili MacWhen I made and posted a favorite of mine, 'Loaded Tacos, I had leftover meat mixture and some fixings. I decided to turn this into another meal.
Easy Chicken and Noodles For OneA lot of people write in and ask how to cook for one or two. I cook for just myself. Here is a very quick, easy chicken and noodles using my herb and garlic marinade before I freeze my chicken thighs. I breakdown my chicken into freezer bags for one.
Ramen Noodle OmeleteSuper easy and cheap, this meal is great for anyone trying to eat on a budget, and sometimes just when the craving hits!
Students RaguThis is a very simple all together dinner. It is cooked in an electric frying pan. I have an unusually large one and we have a heck of a time putting the cover on.'
Easy GoulashEasy and fast weeknight meal
End of the Month Stir FryI often run out of most food by the end of the 6th to the 6th month cycle. When that happens, I heat up some olive oil and chop up what ever I have in the cupboards and freezer/fridge.
Farm Sale Sloppy Joes for 125This is just a good, old recipe. It really does feed a ton of people!
English Beans on ToastThis recipe is a sort of quick rendition of a meal that my friend's wife said they ate all the time growing up in England.
Great Recession Cream Tuna on ToastYou can get all of the ingredients at the dollar store, it whips up fast, and it's a comfort food!
HashThis is a great recipe that I came up with one day because we didn't have a lot of money and Payday was 2 days away! My kids call it "Vomit" as a joke.
Red Beans and RiceIt's quick, practically cooks itself on those nights when you just don't have the time or energy, and the whole family loves it!
Bachelor MealCombine tomato soup and water; bring to a boil. Break egg carefully into soup. Drop bread in toaster. When egg is poached, remove pan from stove. With a slotted spoon, carefully lift egg from soup and place on toast; plain or buttered.
Hamburger SoupSaute' ground beef and onion in saucepan, stirring until crumbly; drain. Add tomatoes; mash. Add consomme', soup and vegetable juice cocktail. Add vegetables, rice, salt and pepper.
Tuna And NoodlesA staple that can always be stretched to feed company. Partially cook the macaroni, drain. Add the soup and tuna stir. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Canned Pork SausageUsing the canned pork you get from Pantry. Open and drain the water off of the canned pork, but leave the fat. Break up the pork with a fork. Mix in the seasonings as directed, or add to suit your taste.
Bean SandwichesI got this from my Dad who made it during the Depression. Beans are protein rich, and with the grain in the bread make a complete complex protein!
Cheap Meals With Rice And RamenCheap, Tasty, and QUICK! Boil rice. About 10 minutes before tender, throw in the ingredients in the recipes and flavor with packets at the end.
Macaroni and Cheese FeastTurn a regular box macaroni into a feast! Cook one or two boxes of Kraft macaroni or store brand macaroni and cheese. Add one to two cans of water packed tuna, drained, and 1/2 to one cup of frozen mixed veggies (thawed of course).
Frugal Black Beans and PolentaThis is a recipe I found somewhere on the internet and adapted it. It's really filling and makes enough for 6 people and costs about 50 cents per person. I made it tonight and it was very filling and tasty!
Easy Rice A Roni Chicken DinnerCook rice dinner according to directions. Add chicken and you have a quick dinner! Get creative and add leftover vegetables. If you want a saucier dish, a package of clear chicken gravy cooked according to directions, or a can of cream of chicken soup mixed with a half a can of water works well.
Recipes to Prepare Over an Open FireFirst I would like to tell you that you are all life savers. We have to feed a family of four on an $80.00 a week budget. These recipes will help tremendously. I have a couple of cheap and healthy meals that I have made over open fire when homeless.
Frugal Meals for College StudentsAs a university student, I often found times tight despite not being one to party like everyone else. I could just never understand why everyone always had money and I was often broke and pinching pennies for groceries.
Beef Lo MeinBrown 8 oz of ground beef and 1 chopped onion in a large skillet. Drain. Add 2 1/2 cups water bring to boil. Crumble in noodles from 2 3-oz bags of ramen noodles and add seasoning packets and 2 cups of thawed frozen broccoli florets.
Mushroom MacaroniThis is a quick and easy recipe from my mother.
Frugal Meal Recipe For New ParentsDoes anyone have a really yummy FRUGAL recipe (other than the usual lasagna or spaghetti) for a family that had a baby recently? I really want to make a meal for them, but usually make a recipe that has a lot of expensive ingredients. Thanks!
Surprise Grilled Cheese SandwichHeat skillet, dice tomato and mix with macaroni and cheese. Place in frying pan and cook until brown on both sides.
Army StewChop up one onion; mix with one pound ground beef. Cook until done and drain off grease. Mix brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. mustard into a bowl.
Cheap Sausage DishTotal cost under $5.00. Cook your rice. Cut your onion an pepper into slivers, put in pan with butter or oil, what ever you want. Cut your sausage in half and place on top of your onion and pepper.
Bam - A Quick DinnerDice the spam small and put into a saucepan. Pour the Sloppy Joe mix and spices over the spam, cook until good and hot, about 15 minutes.
Spam and CheeseGrind up 1 can of Spam or Treet. Then mix it with the following:
$10 Dinners: Chicken and Rice SoupThis recipe was created entirely with ingredients I had on hand, mostly leftovers. I had a house full of sick boys who needed chicken soup. Rather than opening up a couple of cans, I decided to throw this together.
$10 Mushroom Gravy MealMake Ground Beef into hamburger patties and cook. Mix Mushroom Gravy mix, soup and water in bowl with wire whisk. Pour over cooked Hamburger patties and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened into gravy.
Teriyaki Flavored Beef and NoodlesThis is a super easy, super cheap way to get your Chinese food fix at home.
$10 Anytime Holiday DinnerThis meal is intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four.
$10 Dinners - Basil Tomato Salad with...This $10 dinner was inspired and purchased at a local farmer's market. Seasonal vegetables tend to be much cheaper directly from the source.
Where Can I Find The $10 Dinners?In a recent newsletter, wasn't there a topic that was $10 meals or something like that. It was shells, sausage and something else. I was trying to copy it to my word processing program and I lost it and I had deleted the message before I was really ready to delete it.
$10 Dinner: Fish MexicaliPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray dish with cooking spray. Place fish in bottom of casserole dish in single layer. Drain and rinse beans. In separate bowl, mix corn, beans salsa and cheese.
$10 Dinners: Sausage Shells and BroccoliThis meal is intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four.
$10 Dinners: Soft TacosThese meals are intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four. We assume that these dinners are being made in a kitchen stocked with regular staples.
Parmesan Chicken and VeggiesI was inspired to create my own $10 recipe so here it is: Start the rice first. I use brown rice because it is more nutritious than white rice. Nuke the water in the microwave for 3 minutes.
$10 Dinners: Chicken Stir FryStir fry is easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you might have on hand. It is a great way to use up excess vegetable or even disguise unusual ones. We add teriyaki or soy sauce, to taste. The adults often spice it up by adding sriracha.
Spaghetti and Meatballs ($10 Dinners)Chop onion and mince or press 4-5 garlic cloves, more if you would like to make garlic toasts with the loaf of bread. Set aside 1/2 cup of onion and 2 cloves of garlic for meatballs.
Recipes for 10 Pounds Of ChickenWe have found it economical to buy 10 pounds of chicken leg quarters at a time. They come in a bag at Walmart for $4.70. Since there are only two of us, we get a lot of use out of one bag.
"Bunny Special" RecipeThis simple but delicious recipe was started by my grandparents, and we all love it. They named it "Bunny Special" why I never asked, maybe someone can tell me! lol. . .
Eatin' Good: Fast and Frugal MealsHearty and healthy is the key while leaving time for family. Try two budget friendly rules for fast and frugal meals.
Ground Beef Curly NoodleThis is a thrifty recipe that my sister came up with when she had several children that she watched in her home daycare. It can be spiced up quite a bit for the adult version, or left as is for picky children
Chuckwagon MacPrepare mac and cheese according to package directions; set aside. In a skillet, brown beef, celery and onion until beef is brown; drain.
Thrifty, Quick Southwestern SupperPut macaroni on to cook. Brown crumbled hamburger and onion in skillet and cook until done. Add liquid smoke to taste. When hamburger is done, add veggies, salt, pepper, and cooked macaroni.
Wide-Eyed PizzasCombine tomato sauce and oregano; spread 1 T. mixture on cut surface of each muffin half. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Using 3 1/4 inch round cutter, cut 8 circles of mozzarella cheese; place on top of tomato sauce mixture for the face.
Beans and RiceSpray medium saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat 1 minute.
Ring Baloney RecipeI'm sure everyone has had ring baloney boiled in pieces for dinner at one time or another in their life time. There are not many ways to fix this cut of meat. But, this one I've been using for years and people have been pleasantly surprised when served this dish.
Ground Beef and RiceA really cheap and nutritious dinner.
Beanie Weenies Over Mac & CheeseThis recipe is so economical. For a family of four I buy 2 boxes of mac & cheese at 25 cents each, 2 cans of pork & beans at 33 cents each and a package of hot dog wieners for 50 cents (only use half the package for this recipe). I buy it all at the Sav A Lot store.
Tuna Crescent RollsMy son likes it without the gravy, but my husband & I like it with the gravy. It depends on your preference. Enjoy!
Quick and Easy "Refried Beans"Makes a great dip, or a base layer for burritos and tostadas. I sometimes also add about 1/4 cup of picante sauce for a different flavor.
Chicken with RamenIt tastes wonderful either way. Everyone that has tasted this loves it. It takes more time to tell how to make it than it does to do it!
Fun With Kids in the KitchenLooking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? Why not teach them to cook! It's a great way to have fun without spending a lot of money!
Have a Frugal Pizza NightEvery Friday I make pizza. I figure this saves $25 or over every week.
