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5 Quick Dinner Ideas That Don't Break the Bank
These quick dinner ideas are great for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. And the best part? They only cost a few bucks a serving! Short on time but still want delicious meals at a reasonable price? Click here to skip the recipes and check out my favorite time-saving food hack ! Stir Fry Prep time : 5 min Cook time : 15 min Stir Fry Mix 1 lb. chicken (diced or cubed) 2 cloves minced garlic 1 cup broccoli florets ½ yellow or red bell pepper (sliced) ½ cup baby carrot


Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip in a slow cooker is the ultimate game-day snack! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor, it’s made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and gooey cheese. Simply mix, set, and let the slow cooker do the work. Perfect for dipping with chips or veggies! Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients Two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese (softened) 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1/2 cup sour cream Five tablespoons of crumbled blue cheese Two cups shredd


Christmas Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods Recipe
How to make the perfect Christmas Day snack: Ingredients 1 bag of large pretzel rods 2 cups of semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate chips Assorted Christmas-themed sprinkles Crushed candy canes (optional) Instructions Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted. Prepare the Dipping Station: Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. Place your sprinkles an


How to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers: Fried Mashed Potato Balls
If you’re looking for a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers to use on the weekend while you watch football, you just found it. Click here for the original recipe. Ingredients Leftover Mashed Potatoes: Plain mashed potatoes are ideal, but any variety will work great as long as the texture doesn’t differ greatly from the classic. Bacon: Cooked and crumbled bacon, but you can leave them out if you want to make them vegetarian. Shredded Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese work


Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Deviled Eggs with Bacon Ingredients 12 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream Fresh, well-done bacon crumbled to taste 2...


My 2025 Thanksgiving Menu: The Best Recipes for Turkey, Sides, and Leftovers
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this year I’m sharing exactly what I’m cooking, what I’m skipping, and the recipes I swear by for the big day. The only exception is that I can’t share my wife’s family recipe for noodles. From my first attempt at deep-fried turkey to the mashed potatoes I refuse to make from a box, consider this your guide to simple, reliable, and genuinely delicious holiday dishes. Whether you’re hosting, helping, or just hunting for a few new id


How to Waste Less Food: Practical Tips for Busy Couples
As someone in a busy, dual-career marriage, I know firsthand how chaotic our schedules can get. Between juggling meetings and deadlines and carving out time for each other, food waste isn’t always at the top of our minds. But when I started noticing how much perfectly good food was ending up in our trash can—and how much money we were essentially throwing away. I knew we had to make a change. Food waste isn’t just about the guilt of tossing out wilted lettuce or that forgotte


Cowboy Baked Beans (Tex-Mex Style)
It's not a side dish, it's a meal. Cowboy baked beans are also good warmed up on the skillet, so leftovers are not a problem. I like to...


Smoked White Chicken and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Chili
This twist on smoked white chicken chili is excellent. I made it for our Super Bowl Party in February and it was a hit. The following...


Garlic Shrimp with Chorizo
The Garlic Shrimp with Chorizo is cooked entirely in a rice cooker. Chorizo and paprika add smoky flavors, followed by crunch red...


Homemade Chive and Dill Ranch Dressing
I ran into a professional chef at a wedding in Miami and bent his ear for nearly an hour collecting as many tips as I could. What follows...


Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili
Photo and recipe credit: JZ Eats I used the following Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili recipe and loved it! Full credit goes to...


Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad Recipe
You’ll enjoy this healthy recipe that can be made in a flash. It takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare. What follows is a recipe that...


Mexican Breakfast Casserole
I'm a sucker for egg casseroles, largely because I hate to start my day cleaning the kitchen. You prepare the casseroles the night before...


Smoked Sausage Cheese and Jalapeño Cornbread
This is not for folks who are watching their figures, but it is delicious! Smoked Cheese and Jalapeño Cornbread combines rich, smoky...


How to Save Money on Groceries: A List of 101 Ideas
Plan Ahead : Create a meal plan for the week. Make a shopping list based on your meal plan to avoid impulse purchases. Use Coupons and...


Homemade Guacamole
Fresh, zesty, and crowd-pleasing homemade guacamole is the ultimate party dip! Made with ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and a hint...


Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Make dinner simple and flavorful with Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas! Juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and onions seasoned with bold...


Homemade Thai Green Chili Ranch
I’m damn proud of this recipe I made from scratch. There’s a zing to it, so if spice is an issue you’ll want to avoid it. The following...


Egg Roll Bowls
These egg roll bowls are our go-to lunch option when we're craving crispy egg rolls but need something more filling. Unwrapped bowls are...
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