This white chili recipe makes the BEST chili EVER!! How good is it? Well, I won first place a chili cookoff at church just last week with this recipe! It was totally gone after everyone got to sample 18 different kinds of chili! Even 2 days later at church everyone was raving about this white chili. This is that good!!! You’ve got to try it!
Prize Winning White Chili Recipe
When I decided to take something to the chili cookoff I was looking for something different from the regular chili. I love chili but I wanted a change and this white chili was definitely it! You will find yourself making this chili time and time again!
The best part is it just takes about 10 minutes prep time and you’re done! It’s quick easy and delicious! If you want something your family will talk about for years and if you want an easy recipe to take to family dinners and potlucks this it!
Here are 6 edible cookie dough recipes that are incredibly delicious and also safe to eat (because they are eggless cookie dough recipes)! Indulge in your favorite flavors like classic chocolate chip, creamy peanut butter, irresistible Nutella, or something entirely different. These recipes are bound to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
6 Edible Cookie Dough Recipes
Let’s face it everyone LOVES raw cookie dough! How can you not just love that rich creamy goodness of raw cookie dough just melting in your mouth! Now I will say my brother and I ate raw cookie dough all the time growing up and we lived to tell about it so raw eggs doesn’t bother me. I know that there is a scare now in eating raw cookie dough so I’m sharing these easy eggless cookie dough recipes to help you make yummy raw cookie dough that everyone can enjoy!
This homemade icebox cookies recipe makes great raw edible cookie dough or you can bake it into tasty cookies! It’s easy to add chocolate chips or any extras you prefer and kids and families especially love it!
This chocolate chip cookie dough recipe makes a classic favorite cookie dough that you can eat as-is or add it to ice cream. It’s super easy and safe to eat raw because there are no eggs!
This homemade raw sugar cookies recipe makes an easy edible cookie dough with the flavor of homemade sugar cookies! It’s a tasty treat for you or the kids that you can make in minutes!
This easy edible peanut butter cookie dough recipe is a yummy peanut butter favorite that is safe to eat raw, so you can whip up the ingredients and have an easy snack without having to wait! And who can resist peanut butter and chocolate chips! Yum!
Here is an easy edible Nutella cookie dough recipe that has the delicious flavor of Nutella. It’s an easy after school snack you can make in just a few minutes!
What child doesn’t like rainbow sprinkles? This birthday cake edible cookie dough recipe makes a festive cookie dough that’ll bring joy to their faces!
This easy lemon chicken recipe is a delicious savory baked chicken perfect for a tasty, healthy family meal! It takes just 5 minutes prep time; then bake and serve! It’s a go-to recipe for me because it’s so easy to make and then serve with something simple like rice and your favorite vegetable!
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors in the world and this lemon chicken does not disappoint. Make our lemonchickenrecipe for guests or the family for an elegant meal any time of year.
This lemon pepper chicken is delicious on its own and is also wonderful served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles. It can be enjoyed with mashed potatoes, a green salad and if you have extra time, some fresh bread. In addition, you could try serving it with roasted or sauteed vegetables or, a cold pasta salad.
Besides this lemon chicken recipe, you can find many other easy family recipes in our Dining On a Dime Cookbooks!
How to Make Lemon Chicken
Making this LemonChicken recipe is easier than you might think. First, you lift up the skin on the breast, leg, and thigh of the chicken on both sides and apply the dry rub directly to the meat. Then you quarter half of the lemon and place that in the cavity.
Before baking, the juice of the remaining lemon half is squeezed out over the meat and the chicken is coated with the remaining rub. It is roasted like you would roast a turkey. Finally, let the chicken rest for a bit before serving. The end result of our lemon chicken recipe is a bright, zesty lemon chicken dish your whole family will love.
Lemon Chicken Ingredients
One Chicken. Approximately 3 pounds but you can easily scale the recipe for a larger chicken should you need one. You can also cut the chicken in half and fit two whole chickens on a cookie sheet. This allows the roasting process to go more quickly, but you have to be super careful not to overcook and dry out the chicken.
Thyme. Fresh thyme can be found in small packages at your local grocery store.
Lemon. Halved. Cut one half into quarters and juice the other half into a measuring cup.
Rosemary. If you like fresh, you can find these in the produce section of your grocery store or you might wish to grow your own. Rosemary is a great introduction to growing your own herbs. It’s hard to kill!
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
You can use this same recipe to make baked lemon pepper chicken wings! Just mix up the rub, and then place the wings and rub in a large bowl with a lid. Close the lid and shake the wings in the spice mixture until they are coated evenly. Then bake, grill, or deep fry the wings as you normally would.
Supplies You Will Need
Citrus Juicer. You can do this by squeezing the lemon, but this handy little tool makes it easier.
Roasting Pan or Baking Dish. Whatever pan you normally use to bake a whole chicken is perfect. Should you decide to halve the chicken to save baking time, you can use a sheet pan instead.
Meat Thermometer. If you’re concerned about making sure your chicken is cooked, you can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your cooked chicken.
This delicious chicken will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator as long as you seal it in an airtight container. Reheat leftover chicken pieces in a microwave or skillet.
If you prefer, you can pull the cooked chicken off of the bone and dice it up. This diced leftover lemon-pepper chicken can be used on pasta or in other dishes.
If you wish to freeze leftover lemon chicken, I recommend pulling the meat off of the bones, dicing it into bite-sized pieces, and saving it in freezer bags. Now you have prepared chicken ready to go to fix quick meals such as fried rice, pasta, or anywhere you would use leftover chicken.
Find Lemon Pepper Chicken and more favorites in our Dining on a Dime cookbooks.
This chocolate whoopie pies recipe makes easy homemade whoopie pies that are sure to satisfy your chocolate loving family and friends! These are the classic whoopie pies, with sweet, creamy filling sandwiched between two soft chocolatey cookies!
This Chocolate Whoopie Pies Recipe is from volume 2 of our cookbook:
Try this tasty roasted pumpkin seeds recipe for a great way to use those pumpkin seeds, along with how to roast a pumpkin, pumpkin recipes and more!
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Recipes
Peter Piper Picked a Profoundly Plump Pumpkin — Now what does he do with it?
Every fall I get many questions about what to do with pumpkins. Many people find curious fascination in imagining what it would be like to grow these versatile little gems, as if growing something that produces a large fruit is somehow more respectable than growing, say, a Serrano pepper. Many people eventually venture into pumpkin experimentation. Some succeed and many fail. Much like a dog that chases a car, many people never give thought to what they would do if they actually succeeded in successfully raising a patch of these fall favorites.
Whether you have found yourself with more pumpkins than you know what to do with or you are one of the people who had to buy pumpkins and duct tape them to the vine, these tips for roasting and using pumpkins are sure to help you make the most out of them (no matter how you acquired them)!
How To Roast A Pumpkin
You can only do this with a freshly carved pumpkin! Do not use on a pumpkin that has been carved and sitting out for several days.
If your pumpkin is small enough that you can fit it in your oven, just place the entire pumpkin on a cookie sheet and bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size of the pumpkin. When you can easily insert a knife inserted into the side of the pumpkin, it is done. Then cut in half, remove seeds and remove pumpkin pulp.
To bake a fresh pumpkin that won’t fit in your oven, halve the pumpkin crosswise and scoop out the seeds and strings. Place halves, hollow side down, in a large baking pan covered with aluminum foil and add a little water. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork-tender. Remove. When cool, scrape pulp from shells and puree, a little at time, in food processor or blender. Mix with a little salt.
To freeze pumpkin puree. Put 1-2 cups in freezer bags along with spices and use in pies.
To use pumpkin puree for recipes: Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a flour sack dish towel and let the pumpkin sit to drain out the extra moisture BEFORE cooking with it. Pumpkin is very moist, so in order for your recipe to come out correctly, you MUST strain it.
A 5 lb pumpkin makes about 4 1/2 cups of mashed (pureed) pumpkin.
a 15-16 oz can of pumpkin equals about 2 cups of mashed pumpkin.
So if the recipe calls for a 15-16 oz can of pumpkin use 2 cups.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Salt or Seasoned Salt
Boil the pumpkin seeds in water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Sprinkle with salt or seasoned salt. Place a thin layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 250 degrees. Stir after 30 minutes. Bake 1/2-1 hour more or until crunchy.
*Squash seeds may also be used.
Ranch Pumpkin Seeds
2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. butter or oil
Drizzle butter over pumpkin seeds. Then sprinkle ranch dressing mix over seeds. Stir every 15 minutes for 30-45 minutes until seeds are golden brown.
Mix dry ingredients together. Drizzle oil over seeds and then sprinkle dry ingredients over seeds before roasting. Stir every 15 minutes for 30-45 minutes until seeds are golden brown.
Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/8 tsp. Black Pepper
Mix dry ingredients together. Sprinkle over seeds before roasting. Stir every 15 minutes for 30-45 minutes until seeds are golden brown.
Mix dry ingredients together. Drizzle oil over seeds and then sprinkle cheese mixture over seeds before roasting. Stir every 15 minutes for 30-45 minutes until seeds are golden brown.
Cinnamon and Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Salt
2 Tsp. Butter, melted
Mix dry ingredients together. Drizzle butter over seeds and then sprinkle sugar mixture over seeds before roasting. Stir every 15 minutes for 30-45 minutes until seeds are golden brown.
Pumpkin Pancakes
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup pumpkin
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
Combine ingredients. Stir just until moistened; batter may be lumpy. Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat; brush lightly with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle; cook until bubbles begin to burst. Turn and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with Pumpkin Maple Sauce and nuts.
Pumpkin Maple Sauce
1 cup maple syrup
1 1/4 cups pumpkin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
This pumpkin cookie recipe makes an easy spice cookie that everyone will love! Pumpkin cookies a great fall treat that you can use as an after school snack for the kids!
This Pumpkin Cookie Recipe is from Volume 1 of our Cookbook:
This Peachy Pork Chops Recipe from Volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime cookbook is delicious and easy to prepare. If you’re looking for a delightful and flavorful dish to make with pork chops, look no further than this mouthwatering Peachy Pork Chops recipe! The peach sauce complements the pork chops nicely! Your family will love it! Combine it with the yummy veggie salad and you have a perfect family meal plan under $5!
Looking for a delicious and hassle-free dinner option? Look no further than this easy peachy pork chops recipe. Tender and juicy pork chops are cooked to perfection and then smothered in a mouthwatering peach glaze that adds a delightful sweetness to every bite. It’s a perfect recipe to make when you want something delicious for your family, but don’t have a lot of time.
I make this peachy pork chops recipe when I find a good deal on pork chops or when I just want something different and delicious. My husband always said he didn’t like pork chops, but he raves about how delicious this peachy pork chops recipe is whenever I make it. The best part is that it’s super simple for me to make!
How To Make the Peachy Pork Chops Recipe
To make this pork chops recipe, gather the following ingredients:
4 pork chops 1 (10 oz.) jar peach jam 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1 Tbsp. mustard 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce a dash of Tabasco sauce
You can easily double or triple this recipe if you have a larger group of people to feed. Just use 2 or 3 times the number of ingredients.
Begin by browning the pork chops in a small amount of oil in a frying pan and cooking until they are done.
Then, mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl to make a simple peach sauce. Warm the sauce in a pan, or covered in the microwave. Then pour over the pork chops and serve.
The pork chops are delicious just like this, but if you’d like to make it look more fancy, you can add some chopped canned or fresh peaches to the sauce and garnish with peach slices.
I’m all about making it simple, so I usually serve with potatoes or rice and a vegetable. For the vegetable, I will often serve with microwaved frozen broccoli, mixed vegetables, or French-cut green beans. It’s also delicious with a salad or a simple veggie tray, like baby carrots, cucumbers, and peppers.
This Peachy Pork Chops Recipe Is From Volume 1 of Our Cookbook:
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Here’s an easy meal plan you can use with the peachy porch chops recipe to make an easy $5.00 meal.
Meal Plan:
Peachy Pork Chops* Boiled Red Potatoes “Cool” Veggie Salad* Bread w/ butter and jam Butterscotch Pudding Parfaits (layers of butterscotch pudding and whipped topping)
This easy beef stroganoff recipe is a quick and easy dinner recipe your family is sure to love! It’s the first meal I ever made for my husband when we were dating and after that, he was hooked! Try it today and let us know how you like it!
This easy beef stroganoff recipe is easy to make in about 10 minutes! It is so easy that it was one of the first dinner recipes I learned to make when I first started cooking and it has always been a tasty no-fail dinner recipe! Our entire family loves it and it makes a super easy dinner when paired with a simple vegetable or salad.
This easy beef stroganoff recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
This easy breakfast skillet recipe is a tasty and hearty classic breakfast recipe your family is sure to love! Breakfast skillets are tasty and easily adaptable, so you can customize them for your family’s tastes! They’re great served for breakfast or dinner, so don’t be afraid to make it an evening meal!
My family absolutely loves breakfast skillets! These popular breakfast items are popular at restaurants like Denny’s or Perkins.
Even though they are often listed as a breakfast item, skillet recipes can be served anytime! Our favorite family theme park, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri has one food stand specifically dedicated to selling different combinations of skillet meals and we have loved eating them after a long day of walking around the park!
This breakfast skillet recipe is an easy but hearty breakfast or dinner recipe. If you like, you can serve it as a one-dish meal, especially if you include the veggies in the skillet.
If you prefer, you can serve alongside other popular breakfast items like biscuits, toast, muffins or pancakes! You can also serve with your favorite fruit juice, like orange juice or apple juice.
This skillet recipe is great to make when you have family or friends over because it can easily be doubled, tripled or more to feed as many people as you have.
It’s also a great recipe for camping because its super easy to make and you can include ingredients that last longer. Since it can be a one-dish meal, it’s easy to put into a disposable bowl and eat next to the campfire!
You can add any additional ingredients that you want, including:
spinach
cheese
mushrooms (oh YUM!)
parsley
cilantro, if you like a little hint of Mexican flavor
any color of bell peppers
hot peppers, if you prefer a little extra zip
anything else that sounds good with potatoes, onions and meat
Tips To Make The Breakfast Skillet Recipes Turn Out Great!
Make sure your skillet is large enough. I use a 10-inch skillet for a family for 4-6. If you’re not sure, you can use a larger one so it’s easy to manage.
This breakfast skillet recipe is a great way to use leftovers. You can cut up leftover baked potatoes and use them, use leftover bacon (yeah right! leftover?? LOL), leftover scrambled eggs, leftover onions or leftover peppers. Just heat through.
The potatoes need to soften. If you have leftover baked potatoes, cut them up and toss them in. If you’re using raw potatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces, place them in the skillet, put the lid on the skillet and let the potatoes steam for 5 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
This Breakfast Skillet Recipe is from volume 2 of our cookbook:
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Other Breakfast Recipes You Might Like!
If you love breakfast skillet recipes, you might like some of these other easy breakfast recipes! They’re all super easy and quick to make!
One other reason I love making the breakfast skillets is that I have to eat gluten free. It can be hard making gluten free foods, but this easy breakfast skillet recipe is easy to make gluten free. If you have problems eating dairy, you can leave out the dairy items, too.
Here are 10 cheap dinner recipes to get dinner on the table fast! Grocery prices are on the rise but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have have an inexpensive but nutritious and tasty home cooked dinner in just minutes! All of these recipes cost less than $5.00 for the entire thing! Yep, I do feed my entire family of 7 using these recipes for less than $5.00 with these recipes from volume 1 of our cookbook.
10 Dinners For $5 – Cheap Dinner Recipes And Ideas
These cheap dinner recipes make it easy to feed your family without spending too much! You can make each recipe for under $5.00, some for significantly under $5.00. Of course, if you want to feed a lot of people or if your family are big eaters, you might want to double or triple these recipes.
One easy way to save money on your food bill is to have a small collection of meals your family likes that you can make over and over again and then occasionally add in something different if you feel extra adventurous. Families actually like the same predictable recipes most of the time so save yourself the trouble and keep a list of your family’s favorites so you don’t have to give it too much thought before getting dinner on the table.
These cheap dinner recipes are family favorites that most families love, so if you’re not sure what your family likes the best, try these out on them and make note of which ones they seem to like best!
You can make this Honey Baked Chicken Recipe in less than 5 minutes for less than $3 for the entire family! This is our family’s favorite and it’s easy to make! It is also one of our readers’ favorite recipes and viewers of our YouTube show are constantly raving about how good it is!
For more cheap dinner recipes your family is sure to love, check out our cookbooks!
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This easy roast chicken thigh recipe is a quick, budget-friendly meal made with just two ingredients and a few minutes of prep time. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights, it’s a family favorite that even the pickiest eaters will love.
My Favorite Roast Chicken Thigh Recipe!
If you’re looking for a meal that’s quick, affordable, and absolutely foolproof, this Easy Roast Chicken Thigh Recipe is one of my all-time favorites! It’s so simple — I can literally place the chicken in a baking pan, sprinkle on some seasoned salt, and pop it in the oven. That’s it! With just two ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious, hearty dinner on the table with almost no effort.
This chicken thigh recipe works beautifully with either bone-in chicken thighs or boneless thighs, depending on what you have on hand. Bone-in chicken thighs and chicken leg quarters are some of the most budget-friendly cuts of meat, and they’re also packed with flavor and nutrients. That’s one of the reasons I love this dish — it’s healthy, inexpensive, and satisfying.
It’s also one of my go-to meals for busy days or those times when I’m just not feeling my best and need something easy. I can throw it together in minutes, let the oven do the work, and still serve up a dinner my family loves. In fact, it’s one of those rare recipes that everyone enjoys — even the pickiest eaters! No complaints, no frowns, just clean plates all around.
Another thing I love about this chicken thigh recipe is its versatility. Depending on what you serve with it, you can create all kinds of different meals. For a quick and simple dinner, I’ll serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, French fries, or potato wedges. If I’m really short on time, I’ll grab a bag of frozen fries or tater tots and call it good!
For sides, I often add frozen broccoli, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, or a fresh salad — all easy options that make this meal come together fast. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, this recipe is a true weeknight lifesaver — simple, budget-friendly, and delicious every single time.
You can absolutely use store-bought seasoned salt to keep this recipe even quicker, but it’s also incredibly easy to make your own at home. If you want to try a homemade version, check out our easy seasoned salt recipe here, which uses simple ingredients you already have in your pantry to create a flavorful blend that’s perfect for these roast chicken thighs — or any dish that needs a little extra seasoning.
For more easy chicken recipes, including another roast chicken recipe, check out our cookbooks!
This Green Chili Chicken Pasta Recipe is a delicious and easy Mexican-themed dish. It’s an easy casserole with a different twist from a typical pasta dish.
This mouthwatering green chili chicken pasta recipe is the ultimate Mexican-inspired dish that will leave your family begging for more. Combining the east and simplicity of a casserole with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, this dish takes traditional pasta to a whole new level.
With chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, Mexican seasonings and pasta, baked to perfection, it’s a quick and tasty chicken dinner recipe your family is sure to love.
Not only is this recipe incredibly flavorful, but it is also incredibly convenient, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners. It cleverly utilizes leftover chicken, transforming it into a sensational meal and the family won’t even realize that they are enjoying leftovers!
Whether you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply looking to spice up your pasta routine, this green chili chicken pasta recipe is a guaranteed hit. It’s a quick and easy way to satisfy your family’s cravings while introducing them to new and exciting flavors. Prepare to be amazed as this dish becomes a beloved favorite in your household!
This traditional pumpkin bread recipe is an easy to make quick bread that everyone loves! It’s one of my favorite quick bread recipes because it is not only delicious, it brings about a wonderful fall nostalgia that perfectly complements this time of year. Make sure you serve it with our homemade Honey Butter! Your family will love it!
This easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe is from our Dining On a Doime Cookbook, Volume 1:
This easy homemade apple butter recipe is an easy way to use apples. It’s a smooth and delicious traditional apple recipe including a delightful combination of classic fall flavors and autumn spiciness. It’s a tasty alternative to butter, jellies or other toppings for bread, pancakes and more! Don’t hesitate, give it a try today and experience its classic appeal!
Homemade Apple Butter Tips
Tips!A stick blender makes quick work of Applesauce and Apple Butter.
Use a canning funnel to pour Apple Butter and Applesauce into freezer bags.
Looking for easy ways to cook eggs? In this post I’m sharing simple, homemade recipes that show you how to make delicious egg dishes in just a few minutes, including scrambled eggs, fried eggs, poached eggs, and more! They’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack!
Eggs are one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredients in any kitchen, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, learning a few easy ways to cook eggs can open up a world of delicious possibilities. With these simple, homemade recipes from scratch, you can create satisfying egg dishes in just a few minutes, using ingredients you already have on hand.
From the classic fried egg to creamy egg salad, these recipes are easy, practical, and delicious every time! I’ll show you how to make perfect fried eggs, with golden edges and runny yolks just the way you like them. For a lighter, elegant option, our poached eggs recipe teaches a foolproof method that results in silky whites wrapped around rich, runny yolks. If you love breakfast comfort food, our scrambled eggs are fluffy, soft, and cooked to perfection every time.
Eggs aren’t just for breakfast, either! Learn to make hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel and perfect for snacking or meal prep. Transform those hard boiled eggs into deviled eggs, a classic party favorite, or whip up a simple and creamy egg salad that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own. Each recipe is made from scratch, using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and can be prepared in just a few minutes—no complicated steps or fancy tools required.
For more easy breakfast ideas including these ways to cook eggs, check out our Dining On A Dime Cookbooks!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make poached eggs, this easy step-by-step guide is for you! With just a few simple tricks, you can create soft, perfectly cooked eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want a quick, healthy meal.
How To Make Poached Eggs
If you’ve ever wondered how to make poached eggs that turn out perfectly every time, you’re not alone! Many people think poaching eggs is tricky, but it’s actually one of the simplest cooking techniques once you know a few easy tips. You don’t need fancy equipment or special pans—just fresh eggs, water, and a few minutes of your time.
Poached eggs are deliciously soft, with tender whites and creamy, runny yolks that make them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. They’re healthier than fried eggs since you’re cooking them without butter or oil, but they still taste rich and satisfying. Serve them on buttered toast, English muffins, or even over sautéed spinach or avocado for a quick and wholesome meal.
The key to success when learning how to make poached eggs is controlling the water temperature. You want the water to be gently simmering—not boiling—so the eggs cook evenly without breaking apart. Adding a small splash of vinegar helps the whites stay together for that classic round shape. Crack each egg into a cup first, then carefully slip it into the water. In just three minutes, you’ll have a perfectly poached egg ready to serve!
Once you’ve mastered the basics, try experimenting with different toppings. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, a drizzle of hollandaise, or even a bit of shredded cheese for extra flavor. Poached eggs also make a great addition to salads, rice bowls, or pasta dishes when you want a touch of protein and richness. Enjoy!!
This Perfect Poached Eggs recipe is from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1:
This easy roast chicken recipe makes moist, delicious chicken. Spend 5 to 10 minutes preparing it, add carrots and potatoes and you’re done with dinner! You can find this recipe in volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
Your family will love this healthy chicken recipe and it’s very versatile, so you can make it with a variety of different sides and have many different meals. Mike and the kids love this chicken and it’s a frequent favorite at our home. You can also use the roast chicken leftovers to make lots of other recipes that are best with roast chicken!
This easy roast chicken recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
In this post, you will find traditional meatloaf recipes you will love including an easy meatloaf recipe that requires only 5 minutes prep time, a tasty bacon cheese meatloaf, extraordinary meatloaf and more! If you want to know how to make meatloaf, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll also find 12 ways to make meatloaf and meatballs, which give you lots of tasty options for easy family dinners everyone loves!
Traditional Meatloaf Is Easy And Delicious!
Meatloaf is a traditional comfort food that has been popular for generations! Today I will share some easy meatloaf recipes to make traditional meatloaf like my great grandmothers used to make!
This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and even leftovers. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our step-by-step guide will show you how to make meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress everyone at the table. Our teenage boys absolutely love meatloaf!
I am including several easy meatloaf recipes, each of which has its own variations. Our easy meatloaf recipe that is first on the list is perfect for any occasion, so it is a good recipe to use, especially when you’re first learning how to make meatloaf.
How To Make Meatloaf
If you’re a little nervous because you don’t know how to make meatloaf, you will be pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it is to make!
Generally, any meatloaf starts with ground beef and then includes oatmeal, bread crumbs, crackers and sometimes other grains. In the Great Depression, these fillers were used to stretch the meat to make the meatloaf cost less, but they also add a slightly different texture to the meat.
Then the meatloaf is placed into a bread baking pan and baked into a loaf, shaped like a bread loaf. When it is served, the meatloaf is usually served cut into thick slices a little bit thicker than bread slices.
Meatloaf is usually topped with ketchup and then baked, but it can also be topped with barbecue sauce, steak sauce or other specialty sauces if you prefer.
You can also sprinkle the top with grated cheese like Cheddar or Mexican cheese, or you can leave the sauce off the top altogether and simply sprinkle cheese on top. Yum! My easy meatloaf recipe is topped with ketchup or barbecue sauce, but I include other traditional meatloaf recipes below that call for cheese and sometimes bacon as a topping.
What To Do With Leftover Meatloaf
Leftover meatloaf is great for sandwiches because it tastes great and you can easily cut it into the size you prefer and place it on the bread.
If you make meatballs, you can cut them into halves and make sandwiches from them, too. Meatball sandwiches are delicious, especially served warm with mozzarella cheese, Italian sauce and other Italian-style add-ins.
If you have leftover meatloaf, recipes like these are perfect for using the leftovers:
The easy meatloaf recipe below, which is included in volume 1 of our cookbook is my original meatloaf recipe. My mom and grandmother never made meatloaf, so when I got married, I came up with this easy meatloaf recipe because my husband loved meatloaf! It is so easy and delicious! It’s a no fail recipe for meatloaf that will be a hit with your entire family!
This traditional meatloaf recipe makes a delicious moist meatloaf just like grandma used to make! Not only does it taste great every time, it only takes 5 minutes to put together and then bake!
If you use this easy meatloaf recipe for any of the above purposes, you will probably want to use ketchup instead of the barbecue sauce that is mentioned in the basic meatloaf recipe.
This easy meatloaf recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
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If you’re in the mood for another tasty variation on an easy meatloaf recipe, try this tasty bacon cheese meatloaf recipe!
This extraordinary meatloaf recipe is another meatloaf with a unique and delicious flavor! If you want to know how to make meatloaf extra special, this is the recipe for you! Using half ground beef and half sausage along with a generous amount of cheese gives it a more seasoned flavor than a typical meatloaf. For even more zip, you can use hot sausage in this easy meatloaf recipe. Tou can also experiment with other cheeses, like pepper jack.
Meatloaf, Meatballs and Hamburger Recipes And Ideas
Buy 5 pounds or more of hamburger and prepare your favorite traditional meatloaf recipe. Then form part of it into any combination of the following:
1 or 2 meat loaves
meatballs
mini meat loaves (the size that will fit into mini loaf pans)
portions that will fit into muffin tins
form the rest into nice sized patties
Lay everything out on cookie sheets and freeze. When frozen, place into freezer bags. When you need something quick for dinner, just pull a bag of something out of the freezer.
Here are a couple of other easy meatloaf recipes you might like:
If you need an easy basic homemade white cake recipe that tastes delicious, this is the one! It’s easy to make, tastes just like Grandma’s white cake and can be used for any occasion! It makes a great birthday cake, wedding cake or just an I love you cake!
This white cake recipe uses just egg whites so that it stays really white but you can save the egg yolks and use them in scrambled eggs so nothing goes to waste.
This easy homemade white cake recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
Indulge in a delectable ice cream pie recipe that can be easily made and frozen at home! Why spend money on a store-bought version when you can whip up this tasty treat for a fraction of the cost? It’s perfect for sharing at parties and get-togethers, or simply enjoying anytime you crave a sweet and refreshing dessert.
This easy ice cream pie recipe makes a delicious and cool dessert perfect for any occasion! It’s super easy to make with a few minutes’ work. Then pop it in the freezer and it will be ready within a couple of hours. It’s perfect for parties or for a special treat anytime. This ice cream pie is a cool treat that is great in the summer, but also wonderful to serve for holidays!
There’s no reason to spend too much for ice cream pie at the ice cream shop. It’s super easy to make yourself.
How To Make The Ice Cream Pie
Start with a crust of crushed Oreo cookies blended with butter. The off-brand version of Oreo cookies works just fine! Then press the crust into a pie plate.
Next, you will layer ice cream with your choice of ice cream toppings, nuts and whipped cream. You can make it as simple or as fancy as you like. Feel free to use alternating ice cream flavors for more ice cream layers.
You can use any toppings you like, like chocolate, butterscotch or caramel, or if you prefer choose your favorite fruit flavors. You can also layer with any other toppings that sound good to you like miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips, miniature candy bars, nuts, coconut and more!
Whichever toppings you choose, you’re sure to love it! This easy ice cream pie recipe is simple to make ahead of time and store in the freezer when you need to grab something fast!
Here is a simple family meal planner with easy family meal ideas that can save you money and satisfy your family without you spending too much time in the kitchen! These are easy and delicious comfort food recipes that are sure to satisfy and they’re so easy you won’t be tempted to spend a lot eating out! We’ve made it easy for you with these family meal plans and recipes!
These are the meal plans for a week. Each day includes links to the recipes listed in the meal plan. Feel free to adapt and modify the meals according to your family’s preferences. For more great family dinner ideas and recipes, be sure to check out our easy Dining On A Dime cookbooks! They will help you save time and money making tasty meals!
For lots more super easy and cheap recipes your family will love, check out our cookbooks!
Here are 7 easy crescent roll recipes for tasty treats you can make with just a few minutes prep time! Crescent rolls are a perfect starter dough for all kinds of recipes because it is inexpensive and versatile. It’s so easy to unroll it, make it into whatever you want, and then bake.
For these recipes, it doesn’t matter what brand of crescent roll dough you use, so feel free to buy the store brand. I like to buy extra if I can get a good price and keep them on hand in the refrigerator so I can easily make a quick meal for the kids on busy days or days when I’m not feeling great.
These crescent roll recipes are easy for older kids to make themselves and our teenagers love to make them and then customize to their own tastes.
The savory recipes are good for a quick lunch or dinner. If I were serving them for dinner, I would probably serve the pizza bake or cream cheese bites with a salad or a quick veggie tray. My kids like baby carrots and cucumbers and my husband and I also like sliced bell peppers and celery, so I often serve these together and let them all take the veggies they prefer.
The burrito bake is great just as it is, but you could easily serve with rice, beans, chips and salsa or chips and guacamole.
All of these recipes make great foods for parties, potlucks and family get-togethers. They’re especially great if you just found out there’s a potluck this afternoon or, like me, you got wrapped up in everything you were doing that day and forgot to make something ahead of time! lol
Tips for the best results with crescent roll recipes
Once you make the crescent roll recipe items, be sure to bake as soon as possible so the dough does not get soggy.
If you have leftovers, store in a freezer bag in the refrigerator. For the larger items, cut into individual pieces so it is easier to take just one serving out of the bag and re-heat.
If you plan to save them longer, most of these recipes will freeze well. Of course, things like the lettuce in the burrito bake will not serve well if you freeze it.
When re-heating, warming them up in an air fryer or the oven will re-crisp them so they are more crispy and taste fresher. If you re-warm in the microwave, they might be soft or soggy.
For lots more quick and easy recipes, be sure to check out our cookbooks:
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This easy pizza bake is one of our kids’ favorite crescent roll recipes because it’s easy to make and customize with your favorite pizza toppings. Just unroll the crescent roll dough, press into the baking dish and add your favorite toppings. This recipe is super easy to make with just a few minutes’ work and then bake and it’s so much cheaper than ordering pizza or eating out!
This easy burrito bake is a crescent roll recipe with a tasty Mexican style flavor, but with a more crispy crust! It’s perfect for a quick family meal or cut into squares as a finger food for parties! It’s super easy to make and you can use whichever toppings your family prefers – perfect for picky eaters!
This cherry turnovers recipe is an easy crescent rolls recipe that you can use to make delicious cherry turnovers without a lot of work! It makes tasty turnovers like the ones at your favorite bakery, except faster and for a lot less money! They’re perfect for desserts, breakfast or snacks for the kids!
If you prefer, you can easily substitute a different flavor of pie filling of your choice, like apple or blueberry! If you’re having a party, make a variety of flavors for your guests to choose from!
These bacon cream cheese bites are an easy crescent rolls recipe that make a tasty pizza-style snack or lunch item. The bacon, onions and cream cheese give it a rich and savory flavor. They’re perfect for party foods or served as a quick lunch item.
This apple dumplings recipe is an easy recipe with crescent rolls that you can make for a tasty dessert or snack!
Here is an easy apple cake recipe for a delicious coffee cake that reminds you of grandma’s house! You’ll also find 10 tips for using apples, including tips on which apples are best for which purposes, how to use apples so they don’t go bad, and ideas for using apples in various foods!
Easy Apple Cake Recipe: A Simple, Delicious Treat for Any Occasion!
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy apple cake recipe, this is it! Bursting with juicy apples and topped with a delightful crunchy, crumbly texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you want to enjoy it with your morning coffee, serve it as an afternoon snack, or bring it to a gathering, this apple cake is guaranteed to impress. With a soft, moist interior full of tender apples and a crisp coffee cake-like texture, every bite delivers a mouthwatering contrast of textures and flavors.
What Makes This Apple Cake Special?
One of the best parts about this recipe is just how simple it is to make. You don’t need any fancy equipment or complicated steps—just a few basic ingredients and some apples. Despite its simplicity, the result is anything but ordinary. The apples add natural sweetness and moisture, while the crumbly texture gives it that irresistible bakery-quality feel.
The combination of tender apples throughout the cake with the golden, crunchy top creates a delightful experience with every bite. The cake itself is soft and fluffy, with the apples melting into the batter to create pockets of fruity sweetness. Meanwhile, the crunchy top layer adds a satisfying contrast, reminiscent of a classic coffee cake crumble.
This easy apple cake recipe is from Volume 1 of our cookbook:
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10 Tips for Ways To Use Apples
Here are some useful ways to use apples:
Baking apples include Granny Smith, McIntosh and Rome. These tend to be great for baking but not so good for eating unbaked. I like to keep apples like Gala, Jonathan and Golden Delicious on hand because you can eat them or bake with them.
Red Delicious Apples are usually used for eating, but I have used them in a pinch in baking. Red Delicious apples become much softer when cooked, but since I like my apples sweet and very soft when cooked, that doesn’t bother me.
When you have a partially eaten apple, save the good part and chop it into pieces. Place in a microwave safe dish. Blend together 1 tsp. each brown sugar, flour, oatmeal and margarine and a dash of cinnamon. Top the apple with the topping and microwave until tender.
When making baked apples, you can put all kinds of things in the center, including candied pineapple, orange peel, ginger, peaches, berries, raisins, honey, corn syrup and even marshmallows.
Core and slice apples very thin. Dehydrate and use in granola, eat alone or soften in warm water to use in recipes.
Slice apples and use in Pancakes or waffles.
To freeze apples: Peel, slice and core. Then store in 2 cup portions in freezer bags.
Use soft apples in cooking. Just because they’re not crisp enough to be desirable doesn’t man they’re bad.
Cut apples into small pieces and add to salads with a fruit based dressing.
To keep apples crisp, keep them in the fridge to help them stay crisp.
When you can, eat the peel on your apple. That is where 2/3 of the fiber is found.
When making baked apples, you can put all kinds of things in the center, including candied pineapple, orange peel, ginger, peaches, berries, raisins, honey, corn syrup and even marshmallows.
Here are some cheap dinner ideas and recipes your family is sure to love! They’re super easy and quick to make and you’ll save a lot of money over eating out or making convenience food. All these dinners cost around $1.00 per person for the entire dinner ($3.00 for the entire meal).
Shopping is the key to cheap dinners. Buy everything on sale.NEVER Pay full price. Buy fruits and veggies when they are $1 or less per pound. If the fruit or vegetable you plan to use is very expensive, consider using something that is on sale and in season instead. Choose meat that you can get on sale for $1.99 or less per pound.
(If you want to track which stores have the lowest prices in your area and when they usually have sales, check out our handy price books. These booklets make it easy to track prices so you can always pay the lowest price.)
Keep the recipes and dinners simple and everyone will be happy! Many moms try to imagine extravagant meals, but most families prefer the same simple meals they love rather than expensive and unusual foods, so be kind to yourself and keep it simple!
$1.00 Dinners! Cheap Dinner Ideas And Recipes
All of these meals cost about $1 per person to make. Don’t overthink it! Pick one and make it for your family today!
