Does anyone else remember the days of tuna noodle casserole being served for dinner? It was that famous blue box, a can of peas and a can of tuna. I don't know about you, but these days, my tastes are a bit more complicated. Aside from that, when I found out that I am sensitive … [Read more...]
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Authentic Alfredo Sauce
February 25, 2019 by 48 Comments
If there is one thing I love, it is a plate of creamy chicken Alfredo made with an authentic Alfredo sauce recipe. No jarred sauce for this girl! Maybe it's just me but jarred Alfredo sauce tastes bland and often burnt no matter what you do to spice it up. Olive Garden is far too … [Read more...]
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna + Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
September 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mmmmm, hot and gooey cheese, mind-blowingly amazing Alfredo sauce, yummy lasagna noodles with a salad and garlic bread on the side. Sounds amazing, right? Yeah..admit it. You know that it does. I love lasagna. It's my absolute, all time favorite food. A good lasagna recipe can be … [Read more...]
Homemade Chicken Strips {Easy Homemade Chicken Fingers}
April 23, 2017 by 18 Comments
A few years back, I scored a deal on a chicken that was doomed to go wherever chickens that meet their sell-by date go. He wasn't a bad chicken, but it was late that night and he hadn't sold yet. I named him Edgar. Edgar was a Super Chicken. Why? Well, because Edgar was … [Read more...]
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
April 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants, but frankly, I hate the cost. Sure, I do everything I can to save money when eating out and to earn free Olive Garden gift cards online, but it can still be pretty expensive if you head over there too often. I could eat Olive Garden … [Read more...]
44 Cheap Slow Cooker Meals
March 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I love when I can make a delicious meal for my family without having to spend my entire grocery budget to do so. To do that, I often make cheap slow cooker meals that will do three things; fill them, keep them healthy with the nutrition that they need and taste great. Those are … [Read more...]
Garlic & Herb Chicken Thigh Recipe
August 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Is anyone else tired? I am right there with you. Between business, family and homeschool, our days are pretty much a whirlwind of activity. That's why some nights, it is so night to have an easy dinner idea to make. For us, especially when we're trying to eat budget friendly … [Read more...]
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I married a grill master. Okay, I married a wanna-be grill master. He likes to think that when he makes fire, great and amazing things happen. I let him think that. Whether he actually is a true master of the grill is still up for debate, but in the case of this tequila lime … [Read more...]
Freezer Recipes – Chicken and Black Bean Taquito Recipe with Sour Cream Sauce
March 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sometimes you just want a quick meal and for me? That means heading into the kitchen and grabbing one of my favorite freezer recipes. I'm not big on huge freezer cooking sessions, but there are a few things that I love to make up ahead of time so that life is easier later … [Read more...]
Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps Recipe
January 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Right around four years ago, I flew to Texas. I had absolutely no intentions of staying, but ended up doing a quick move and I have called it home since. When I'm asked why I ended up staying, I tell people that it was for the food. Whether or not that is true, this recipe goes a … [Read more...]
I’m Stacy, CEO extraordinaire and 1/4 of the Six Dollar Family. I'm on a journey to become a six figure family and I would love if you came along with me! We'll kick off our shoes, sip sweet tea, eat loads of goodies, save some money and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way!
