Make dinner without breaking the bank with these 7 frugal dinner ideas all for under $1 a serving. Make getting dinner done easier and stay within your budget with these dinner ideas. It’s getting late in the day, your husband will be home soon, your kids are getting cranky and hungry. And you need to […]
Dinner Ideas
If you need some dinner recipe ideas, just scroll down. Most of the main dish recipes are easy to make and from scratch too. I know it's easy to get stuck in a dinner rut, so break free by trying a few new recipes this week. If you have any questions or comments just leave them below the recipe and I'll be sure to answer.
Here's a few popular main dish ideas, Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Enchiladas, Teriyaki Meatballs, Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and Homemade Egg Noodles.
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Easy Salisbury Steak, under $1 a Serving
How to make easy Salisbury steak. Have this dinner recipe ready in just about 30 minutes. We love it served on top of creamy mashed potatoes. Easy skillet dishes are always welcomed at our house. They are great for hot summer days because they don’t heat up the kitchen. They are great for busy days […]
Simple and Frugal Hamburger Skillet Dish
Don’t we all love frugal meals? Frugal meals like this hamburger skillet dish can help to keep your grocery bill lower. With easy and frugal meals to make for your family, you can feed them well and keep your budget in check too. It’s a win win. This recipe is one we eat fairly often […]
Easy Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Skillet Dinner
A yummy creamy mushroom chicken skillet that is easy to make and perfect for those busy days. It’s nice to have a few easy dinner ideas for those busy nights when everyone is tired but you don’t want to spend the extra money to eat out. I’ve used referral links where appropriate, thanks for your […]
Hearty BLT Salad with Homemade Croutons
Enjoy this delicious BLT salad on a hot summer day. It a filling meal that won’t heat up your house. Summer is here and with all the yummy fresh lettuce around, I’m sure you want to eat more salads. I know I do. But making a salad for dinner can be a little less filling […]
Quick and Easy Homemade Waffle Pizza Pockets
Did you know you can make pizza pockets in a waffle iron? You can with this easy and quick waffle pizza pockets recipe. We love pizza. We eat it at least two times a month but in the summer I don’t want to heat up the house by cooking pizza in the oven. That’s why […]
Quick and Easy No Rise Pizza Dough
A quick and easy no rise pizza dough recipe, it makes enough dough for 3 thin crust pizzas in about 10 minutes. Pizza is one dinner our whole family can agree on. If it’s the same at your house, did you know pizza can be made at home faster than you can have it delivered? […]
10 Easy Spring Dinner Recipes, Cook In-Season and Save
10 Easy Spring Dinner Recipes your family will love. These spring dinner recipes are easy to make, healthy meals. Spring is here and it’s time to take advantage of the in-season spring vegetables that are plentiful right now. While some spring days are still damp and dark, there are other days that are warm, bright […]
Quick and Easy Taco Bowls with Ground Beef
Does your family love tacos as much as ours does? If they do you’re going to love this recipe. It’s a quick and easy recipe for taco bowls. If you have picky eaters this recipe will be great for you. I’ve found when my picky eater makes his own meal, he will eat it better, […]
Frugal and Hearty Hamburger Soup (only $.50 a Serving)
Soup is a great way to stretch your food dollars and this hearty hamburger soup recipe is not only frugal but hearty too. Making soup for dinner is a great way to stretch your food dollars. But soup doesn’t have to be boring, it can be hearty and delicious. Soup can be a hearty meal […]
Homemade Pizza Sauce, Cheap and Easy
Wondering how to make homemade pizza sauce? Give this homemade pizza sauce recipe a try. It’s quick and easy to make, no cooking required. Plus it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan too. Homemade pizza can be so delicious but to make homemade pizza great you need a great homemade pizza sauce. This quick and easy recipe […]
