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
June 4, 2018 by 46 Comments
If you asked me what my favorite restaurant is, I'd tell you Olive Garden and that I absolutely adore a plate of Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo served up. What I don't love is the cost that eating out, especially at Olive Garden costs. So what is a frugal person to do? I could spend … [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 17 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!
