I was looking thru the grocery ads this week and noticed a deficit in organic food deals, so I thought I’d pull out my cheap meal plans and share some with you. Both of these meal ideas are low calorie, well balanced, and inexpensive.
Meal 1: Veggie Burgers and Fries
Just so you know, my family is [...]
Usually when I think of casseroles, I think of mayonnaise, heaving cream soups, and lots of butter. I also think of long prep time, lots of ingredients, and a big mess. But still, on a cold day I love a good casserole. This recipe is only 301 calories with 5 grams of fat. It’s easy [...]
I’ve recently found a new way to cook vegetables that has my entire family eating them without complaint. Even my father –who claims to “hate veggies”– is eating them when my mom makes them this way. The best thing is it’s easy and low-fat. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Take your favorite cut vegetable (we typically [...]
Calling all cooks……I need some money saving recipes to post on this site. With the economy the way it is, it would be easy to eliminate organic food from the grocery list. Please email me with any recipes you have that require few ingredients and are affordable to cook. You can include a brief bio, [...]
I love an easy meal, but I especially love preparing two meals in 15 minutes. My family couldn’t decide which meal they liked better. My two-year old and husband voted for the pot roast, and me and my preschooler voted for the tacos. Either way, they want to have this again next week.
Day 1: Pot [...]
These two recipes were submitted by my grandmother. I haven’t tried them yet, but I’m sure they’re great since everything she makes is wonderful!
Brussel Sprouts
4 cups brussel sprouts halved
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tbsp. butter
Bring water, parsley, sugar, and salt to a boil. [...]
This is one of my most coveted recipes. I’ve never made this salsa without someone asking for the recipe. My friends, Jamie & Thea made it for my family– along with mass quantities of delicious TexMex food– and I was hooked.
Quick & Dirty Salsa
(2) 14.5 oz. cans of mexican stewed tomatos
(2) Beefsteak tomatoes, or (4) [...]
This dish is one of my family’s favorites. You can easily substitute the chicken cutlets for sliced eggplant. Enjoy!
Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients:
4 Chicken Cutlets (or sliced eggplant)
Italian Panko Crumbs (can substitute Italian breadcrumbs)
1 cup Buttermilk
Olive Oil
1 container of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Fresh Basil chopped
3 Garlic Cloves minced
1 cup White Wine
1 Tbsp. Butter
Dip cutlets into a [...]
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