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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Luxury Meals on a Budget – 20 Five-Star Recipes Under $15!

 1. Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Vegetables



Ingredients:

  • 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 medium potatoes (diced)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the herb mixture onto the chicken thighs.
  4. Arrange the chicken, potatoes, and carrots on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Cost: $12

2. Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin (sliced thin)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned.
  3. Add broccoli and stir-fry until tender.
  4. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Cost: $13

 3. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches



Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 5 sandwich buns
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
  2. Slow cook pork in a crockpot on low for 8 hours or until tender.
  3. Shred the pork and mix with BBQ sauce and vinegar.
  4. Serve on sandwich buns.

Cost: $14

4. Baked Ziti



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, basil, and salt.
  4. Pour into a baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Cost: $12

5. Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia



Ingredients:

  • 5 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve.

Cost: $10

6. Cheesy Baked Pasta Casserole



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  3. Mix cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour into a baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Cost: $12

7. Vegetable Fried Rice



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions:

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender.
  3. Push veggies to the side and scramble eggs in the pan.
  4. Add cold rice and soy sauce, stir well, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Serve hot!

Cost: $10

8. Chili Mac



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

  1. Cook ground beef in a pot until browned.
  2. Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  4. Mix pasta with chili, top with shredded cheese, and serve.

Cost: $13

9. Stuffed Bell Peppers



Ingredients:

  • 5 bell peppers (tops cut off, seeds removed)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground beef in a pan, add tomatoes and cumin.
  3. Mix in rice and stuff each pepper.
  4. Place peppers in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Cost: $12

10. Eggplant Parmesan



Ingredients:

  • 2 eggplants (sliced)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Dip eggplant slices in breadcrumbs and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Layer baked eggplant slices with marinara sauce and cheese in a baking dish.
  4. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

Cost: $12

 11. Loaded Baked Potatoes



Ingredients:

  • 5 large russet potatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon (crumbled)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
  3. Slice potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  4. Top with sour cream, cheese, bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately!

Cost: $10

12. BBQ Chicken Drumsticks



Ingredients:

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Coat drumsticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. Brush with BBQ sauce and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy.

Cost: $12

13. Veggie Stir Fry



Ingredients:

  • 3 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, bell peppers)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)

Instructions:

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Add soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice or noodles!

Cost: $10

14. Shakshuka



Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into the wells.
  4. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until eggs are set.
  5. Serve with pita bread!

Cost: $10

15. BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches



Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 5 sandwich buns
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook chicken breasts in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours until tender.
  2. Shred the chicken and mix with BBQ sauce.
  3. Serve on sandwich buns.

Cost: $12

16. Gnocchi with Garlic Butter



Ingredients:

  • 1 package gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Toss cooked gnocchi in garlic butter.
  4. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.

Cost: $12

17. Margherita Flatbread Pizza



Ingredients:

  • 2 flatbreads
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread marinara sauce over flatbreads.
  3. Add mozzarella slices and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  4. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.

Cost: $11

18. Baked Zucchini Boats



Ingredients:

  • 4 zucchinis (cut in half and hollowed out)
  • 1 lb ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground meat in a pan, add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stuff zucchini halves with the meat mixture and top with mozzarella.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

Cost: $12

19. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells



Ingredients:

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup spinach (cooked and chopped)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions.
  3. Mix ricotta and spinach and stuff the shells.
  4. Place stuffed shells in a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and top with mozzarella.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Cost: $13

 20. Creamy Penne Pasta Salad



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  4. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Cost: $10

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Monday, December 30, 2024

“25 Affordable Party Platters to Wow Your Guests This New Year’s Eve!”

 1. Vegetable Platter with Dip



Ingredients:
2 cups baby carrots
2 cups celery sticks
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup ranch dip or hummus

Instructions:
Wash and prep all vegetables. Arrange on a platter in sections, with the ranch dip or hummus in the center.

2. Cheese and Crackers Platter


Ingredients:

8 oz cheddar cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese
1 box assorted crackers

Instructions:
Slice cheeses into cubes or thin squares. Arrange cheese and crackers decoratively on a platter.

3. Mini Sandwich Platter



Ingredients:
1 loaf sliced bread
1/2 lb deli meat (ham or turkey)
1/4 lb cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
Lettuce leaves
Mayonnaise and mustard

Instructions:
Assemble sandwiches with bread, meat, cheese, and lettuce. Spread mayo or mustard as desired. Cut into quarters and secure with toothpicks.

4. Fruit Platter



Ingredients:
2 cups grapes
2 apples, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup pineapple chunks

Instructions:
Wash and prep fruits. Arrange in a colorful pattern on a platter.

5. Loaded Nachos Platter



Ingredients:
1 large bag tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup black beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:
Layer chips on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese, black beans, and salsa. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts. Add sour cream before serving.

6. Antipasto Skewers



Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella balls
1 cup olives
1/4 lb salami slices
Wooden skewers

Instructions:
Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, and salami onto skewers. Arrange on a platter.

7. Pigs in a Blanket



Ingredients:
1 pack mini hot dogs
1 can crescent roll dough

Instructions:
Cut crescent roll dough into strips. Wrap each mini hot dog with dough. Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

8. Deviled Eggs Platter





Ingredients:
12 eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
Paprika for garnish

Instructions:
Boil eggs, peel, and slice in half. Remove yolks and mix with mayo and mustard. Fill egg whites with yolk mixture and sprinkle with paprika.

9. Meatball Platter



Ingredients:
1 lb frozen meatballs
1 cup BBQ sauce
Toothpicks

Instructions:
Heat meatballs in a saucepan with BBQ sauce until warm. Serve with toothpicks.

10. Mini Pizza Platter





Ingredients:
6 English muffins, halved
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: pepperoni, diced bell peppers

Instructions:
Spread pizza sauce on muffin halves. Top with cheese and desired toppings. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.

11. Stuffed Mushrooms



Ingredients:
16 button mushrooms
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:
Remove mushroom stems and mix breadcrumbs, cream cheese, and garlic. Stuff mushrooms and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

12. Baked Potato Bites



Ingredients:
12 baby potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions:
Roast potatoes until tender. Slice in half and top with sour cream, cheese, and chives.

13. Chips and Salsa



Ingredients:
1 large bag tortilla chips
1 jar salsa

Instructions:
Pour salsa into a bowl and serve with chips.

14. Sweet and Savory Pretzel Bites



Ingredients:
1 bag pretzels
1/2 cup melted chocolate
Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions:
Dip pretzels halfway into melted chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool.

15. Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks



Ingredients:
1 can pizza dough
1/4 cup garlic butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:
Spread garlic butter on dough. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Cut into strips.

16. Veggie Pizza



Ingredients:
1 can crescent roll dough
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)

Instructions:
Bake crescent roll dough as a flat crust. Spread with cream cheese and top with chopped veggies.

17. Chocolate Fondue with Dippers







Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk
Sliced fruits (bananas, strawberries)
Marshmallows

Instructions:
Melt chocolate with milk in a saucepan. Serve with fruits and marshmallows for dipping.

18. Rice Paper Spring Rolls



Ingredients:
12 rice paper wrappers
2 cups shredded veggies (carrots, cabbage)
1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp
1/2 cup dipping sauce

Instructions:
Soften rice paper in water. Fill with veggies and protein, then roll tightly. Serve with dipping sauce.

19. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sliders



Ingredients:
1 pack Hawaiian rolls
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup jelly

Instructions:
Slice rolls in half, spread with peanut butter and jelly, and reassemble as sliders.

20. Budget Bruschetta



Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:
Toast baguette slices. Mix tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic, and spoon onto bread.

21. Popcorn Trio Platter



Ingredients:
2 cups plain popcorn
2 cups caramel popcorn
2 cups cheese-flavored popcorn

Instructions:
Arrange three popcorn flavors in separate sections on a tray.

22. Mini Cupcake Dessert Platter



Ingredients:
1 box cake mix
1 tub frosting
Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:
Bake mini cupcakes according to package directions. Frost and decorate with sprinkles.

23. Taco Platter





Ingredients:
10 mini tortillas
1 lb seasoned ground beef
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:
Arrange tortillas and toppings on a platter for guests to assemble tacos.

24. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries



Ingredients:
1 pint strawberries
1 cup melted chocolate

Instructions:
Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and let cool on parchment paper.

25. Honey Glazed Chicken Wings



Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken wings
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions:
Marinate wings in honey and soy sauce. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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