tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76217836594616162022024-09-08T06:47:36.230-05:00What to make for dinnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-67863509574417063612012-10-01T01:30:00.000-05:002012-10-01T01:34:12.387-05:00

Sometimes it may be hard to think of things to cook for your side dishes. There are many side dishes you can make for cheap. I have a section with some side dish recipes. Here is a list of a few cheap sides. I always make a vegetable for every dinner I cook along with a side dish. If you have a bigger family, I'd suggest making a main dish, two sides, and a vegetable. White Rice-

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-54400653104956538572012-10-01T01:14:00.000-05:002012-10-01T01:18:41.520-05:00

Another cheap recipe made with hot dogs. Sounds really good. You could also add over white rice, mashed or baked potatoes, or noodles. Ingredients: 1 can of spicy chili beans in sauce 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 large can of diced tomatoes 1 package of taco seasoning mix 4 to 6 hot dogs Jack cheese, sour cream, avocado (optional)

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-71514200002369909852012-10-01T00:56:00.001-05:002012-10-01T01:00:25.459-05:00

Another cheap recipe made with hot dogs but with macaroni this time. You can leave out some ingredients if you don't have them. I have bullion cubes at my house all the time so I will use that as the broth. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 4 cups beef broth 2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon salt 1

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-77092276195777880672012-09-30T23:50:00.000-05:002012-09-30T23:54:26.583-05:00

Hot dogs and beans are probably two of the cheapest ingredients for a dinner. I've been looking for more recipes with them to save money,. I came across this recipe that is cooked in a slow cooker. It seems very easy to make, but looks like a lot of ingredients, mostly spices. It is possible to substitute or remove them from the recipe as needed. Servings: 6 to 8 Ingredients:

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-86305838109812526992012-09-20T16:37:00.002-05:002012-09-20T16:39:23.437-05:00

I found this dinner for cheap recipe that uses canned chicken and biscuits. It is quick and easy to make. I would add some garlic and onions. You could add some shredded cheese and other vegetables, like peppers and celery. Servings: makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables 1 (5 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained 2 (

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-26859712410094414062012-09-18T15:02:00.000-05:002012-09-18T15:06:06.928-05:00

This is a dinner for cheap made with hot dogs and cornbread. A good, easy recipe to make with things you might already have in your kitchen. You could remove the celery, pepper, and onion if you don't have it. I would suggest topping the casserole with cheese.  Servings: 8 Ingredients: cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-28869852348602565752012-09-18T10:00:00.000-05:002012-09-18T10:03:31.872-05:00

This is a simple recipe for an upside down pizza casserole. The crust is on the top and is made with crescent rolls. There are many ways to make this recipe one of your own. You can add black olives, pepperoni, mushrooms, jalapenos, and basically any other ingredients you would like. I would make with pizza sauce instead of spaghetti sauce though. You could also use different types of meat

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-74821329405942044822012-09-18T09:36:00.000-05:002012-09-18T10:03:59.026-05:00

This is an inexpensive recipe. Potatoes and/or biscuits would be a good side dish. You could add some onions, garlic, or peppers to taste. You can also use any vegetable that you like. Peas, carrots, or broccoli would go well. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 (3 ounce) package Oriental flavored ramen noodles 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can whole

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-89765950300580486152012-05-12T01:41:00.004-05:002012-05-12T01:42:21.899-05:00

This is a good vegetarian dish, or a side dish as I would make it. You could even make mushroom burgers with these by putting them on a hamburger bun. I suggest cooking these up if you are planning any BBQ parties. That way you can have something to serve your non-meat eating friends as well as the meat eaters. Servings: 3 Ingredients: 3 portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup canola oil

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-30138678983922264142012-05-11T02:23:00.004-05:002012-05-12T01:44:41.263-05:00

This is a simple goulash recipe. A few ingredients making it a fairly cheap dinner. Garlic bread is good to make as a side with this dish. I suggest using 2 jars or 2 cans of spaghetti sauce though. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package elbow noodles seasoned salt, to taste 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 onion,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-12979516512990251932012-05-11T01:57:00.000-05:002012-05-12T01:02:27.498-05:00

This is a dessert recipe made for a bake sale. I have read that adding lemon rind to anything with lemon juice will add tartness to the recipe. It doesn't seem very expensive to make. My mom really likes lemon bars so I am thinking about trying these out soon. I actually thought these might be good to freeze and reheat in the microwave later. Servings: 36 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-72902422493632032172012-05-11T01:05:00.000-05:002012-05-12T01:04:23.174-05:00

I've been making my own jalapeno poppers for years. I have tried many different batters, from boxed fish and onion ring batters to my own home made batters. I've filled them with cream cheese only, adding cheddar cheese and bacon only a couple of times. I have not tried this recipe yet, but will try it out next time I make them. It sounds really good. Just make sure you use gloves to deseed the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-36879013818401625782012-05-11T00:14:00.002-05:002012-05-12T02:10:45.160-05:00

This is a good cheap vegetarian dish. If you are not vegetarian, you can add some bacon to the recipe. I would lower the heat to low and simmer the cabbage for a little while longer. I'm sure this recipe would cook well in the slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients except egg noodles and cook on low 6-7 hrs or high 4-5 hours. Then mix in cooked egg noodles before serving. I

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-56560925275103184502012-05-10T17:59:00.002-05:002012-05-10T18:00:09.534-05:00

I found this inexpensive recipe for tuna. It sounds like a good use to get fish into your diet. You can of course use fresh tuna or even fresh or canned salmon instead. Pizza is a versatile meal and you can add basically any ingredients you would like. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14 ounce) package pre-baked pizza crust 1 (5 ounce) can

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-59603301734802519552012-05-09T01:34:00.000-05:002012-05-09T01:35:32.965-05:00

This is a more kid-friendly wing recipe than the last one I posted. And very simple to make too. I would season the chicken in the recipe before cooking though. Actually, I might just use the sauce for the last recipe and the cooking process from this recipe to make two separate batches of wings. That's part of the joy of cooking, being able to combine different recipes to make your own.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-77600506006096321222012-05-09T00:59:00.005-05:002012-05-09T01:14:09.148-05:00

I am going to try these out soon. Don't think that this is something the kids would like though. I will post a barbecue wings recipe for them. Servings: 5 Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 chicken wings oil for deep frying 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup hot sauce 1 dash ground black pepper 1 dash garlic powder

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-27925609929535987042012-05-08T00:37:00.002-05:002012-05-08T22:36:44.914-05:00

This is a recipe that I made up myself for Swedish meatballs. I used what I had on hand and it turned out really good. I will never make it any other way again. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 cup bread crumbs (2 slices) 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp chopped garlic half an onion, chopped 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce salt and

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-29925960650186958242012-05-05T03:55:00.000-05:002012-05-06T01:47:54.606-05:00

I found this recipe online and thought it sounded pretty good. I am thinking about using black beans, drained and rinsed of course. I will probably add a few other spices. Maybe some chili powder, paprika, and/or garlic.  Servings: 6 Ingredients:  1 pound lean ground beef 2 cups salsa 1 (16 oz.) can chili beans, drained 3 cups torilla chips, crushed 2 cups sour cream 1 (2 oz) can

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-38095481347780231472012-02-24T01:16:00.000-06:002012-05-09T03:03:05.463-05:00

These were really great! They just took me forever to make because I used two onions and made my own dry bread crumbs. I didn't even use bread crumbs for half of them and they still turned out great. Next time I won't bother with bread crumbs unless I buy them. Servings: 3 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-56261714812862639862012-02-23T22:50:00.004-06:002012-05-06T02:04:15.557-05:00

With this recipe I would use chopped onion instead of instant minced. I would also add chopped garlic and maybe some dried parsley flakes. I don't think 40 minutes will be necessary though. I usually cook casseroles like this for around 20-25 minutes. Comment if you can think of any other add ins or variations that might be good. Servings: 6 1 pound ground beef 4 ounces uncooked elbow

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-78364138038895273062012-02-23T22:29:00.001-06:002012-05-06T02:34:00.502-05:00

I ran across this recipe while I was looking for some dinners for cheap. I had wanted to make something like this at one time. I would add a few extra ingredients for taste. I would add some seasoned salt, chopped garlic and onions to the ground beef. I would also most likely put the biscuits on the bottom of a greased casserole dish. With cheese on top of meat and bean mixture. If anyone

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-56753357173422180762012-02-23T16:28:00.002-06:002012-05-06T02:14:03.485-05:00

I have made this recipe a couple of times and it has turned out pretty good. I left out the browning sauce and fresh mushrooms though.  Servings: 6 1 egg1/3 cup dry bread crumbs1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, divided1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon browning sauce (optional

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-12054403869349192382012-02-22T22:30:00.002-06:002012-05-11T01:12:14.716-05:00

This is the second country style rib recipe that I have been thinking about making. Sounded like an interesting and unique recipe to me. I would probably grill the ribs after brushing them with the sauce though. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce1 (12 ounce) jar plum preserves1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon hot pepper

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-3160782151574619542012-02-22T22:24:00.002-06:002012-05-09T03:06:40.674-05:00

I have been searching for a good country style ribs recipe. I found this one that sounds really good. I also found another one that I will post.  Servings: 6 Ingredients: 4 pounds country style pork ribs1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621783659461616202.post-13637274382266096232012-02-22T00:50:00.000-06:002012-02-22T00:50:52.407-06:00

1 loaf of french bread 5 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon garlic powder, garlic salt, or chopped garlic 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder or salt. Spread over one side of every slice of bread. Place bread slices on a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle bread slices with the parsley flakes. Bake for 8-10 minutes

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