Recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Lime-cilantro coleslaw

This is a great, light side dish. And it's probably the easiest dish you can possibly make! Perfect with enchiladas or my chicken chilaquiles…

Pumpkin Cookies with Icing

I served these at my October book club along with the Pumpkin Macadamia Bars. They were good, and the icing makes them attractive, but the Pumpkin…

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

This makes a wonderful mid-late summer treat when fresh peaches and nectarines are in abundance. You can substitute nectarines, apricots, Pluots,…

Corn and Summer Squash Chowder

I enjoyed the fresh taste of this summer vegetable chowder. You can leave out the bacon to keep it truly vegetarian, or add the bacon in as I did…

Delicious Crockpot Turkey Chili

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about till it's done. I made this for my family when they were out…

Chicken Enchilada casserole

Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Bacon

The turkey's flavors of bacon and sage are repeated in this robust stuffing. Mushrooms, which have long been…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

My son made this with his second grade class last week. They had a great time and the muffins came out yummy!

Lentil Soup

This is my super easy, staple Lentil soup that everyone eats and enjoys. It's healthy and mild, good for everyone.

Butternut Squash Soup

This is an elegant looking and hearty tasting soup. A great combination. Make sure to cook a little extra, as many are going to want an extra…

Country Strata

This is a hearty breakfast strada that combines your meat, eggs, and potatoes all into one dish. Just add a fruit salad and some sort of bread or…

Pan-roasted Chicken

This is adapted from a great Milanese recipe by one of my favorite chefs. It's comfort food that my kids love, but it's interesting enough to serve…

Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs

This was easy and a delicious side for the yogurt chicken I made the other night. My sister raved about this…