American boil recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

This is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly healthy soup. The next time you're in the mood for split pea soup (also very healthy), try this…

Lentil Soup

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

Old-Fashioned, Homemade Lemonade

During those hot summer days, this drink will quench your thirst!

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

French Rice Salad

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Chili Sauce

Chili sauce is one answer to that bumper tomato harvest. The perky piquant sauce can compliment many classic recipes like meatballs, meatloaf,…

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…

Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Chop, chop, chop and get your frustrations out making this pasta salad with south-of-the-border appeal. Choose your heat level by amount of peppers,…

Warm Brussles Sprouts Salad with Almonds and Parmesan

I adapted this from a Oprah recipe. She makes the salad with raw brussel sprouts. I couldn't quite trust…

Parsley Potatoes

These fork-tender and flavorful potatoes make an easy yet elegant accompaniment to any main entree

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

A delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a…

Persimmon Jam

This is an easy recipe, and you can store it in a glass container and keep it in your fridge!

Carrot and Ginger Soup

This is a hearty warming soup, filled with vitamin A and herbs which will prepare your respiratory system for exposure to colds and flu. It has a…