$5 Dinner: Chuck Steak with Marinade

There’s a great deal on chuck steak at the local grocery, so I want to take advantage of it. With the total price of this recipe at only $4.34 (originally $5.34) this will be a really economical option this week.
Chuck Steak with Marinade
Servings: 4
Ingredients
½ cup oil ($1.79)
1 tsp sugar ($0.02)
½ cup ketchup ($0.29)
1 [...]

No Whine Wednesday: Ginger

Ginger is one of those ingredients that can make a recipe sing.  It has a very distinct taste, but when cooked properly livens up any dish.  For this week’s recipe, I chose a super adaptable stir fry.  I use this dish a lot and change it up numerous ways.  What I like about stir fry’s [...]

$5 Dinner: Chicken Thighs Marengo

We found a great deal on chicken thighs this week! At just a dollar a pound we are able to stock up on chicken and make this wonderful recipe. This recipe is regularly priced at $5.25, however, we were able to bring it down to $4.95.
Chicken Thighs Marengo
Servings:  6
Ingredients
2 lb chicken thighs, skinned ($2.00 on [...]

$5 Dinner Challenge: Barbequed Shrimp And Chicken Recipe

What a deal we found at our local grocery store this week! Freshly caught shrimp were found at just $3.98 on sale from $4.23. Our recipe combines chicken and shrimp to give a nice variety at dinner time. At just $4.92, this recipe can’t be passed up.
Barbequed Shrimp And Chicken
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 tsp Minced Garlic [...]

$5 Dinner: Lemony Drumsticks with Stuffing

We found drumsticks on sale this week, so thought a drumstick recipe would be the way to go.  This comes in at $3.52… or less than $0.60 per serving.  Plenty of dough leftover for a nice side.
Lemony Drumsticks with Stuffing
Servings:  6
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp butter ($0.05)
1 ½ c hot water ($0.00)
2 tbsp brown sugar ($0.05)
1 tbsp oil [...]