Quick & Easy Meals

Tired of Eating out, but don't know how to cook? Everyone knows that one of the single most important things you can do to save money and stay healthy, is to stop eating out. But many of us have...

Vegetable stir fries can be made lower calorie with less oil and salt. Instead of using noodles made from white wheat-derived flour, use gluten-free flours such as rice flour, garbanzo bean flour,...

This is a delicious and attractive dish to be served as a snack an appetizer or as a meal. You can serve this warm or cold but I like cold the best. It is delicious and so easy.

Everyone loves macaroni and cheese, especially kids. There is a way to turn this fat and carb-loaded family favorite into a healthier alternative casserole.

You've heard the phrase, "Bacon makes everything taste better," Well, this Spanish Rice Recipe has the yummy addition of bacon in it and it really makes the dish special. The use of your...

Thai food is becoming one of the World's most favorite Asian foods. Known for it's spicy dishes and exotic pairings of flavors, Thai food could easily become a part of any healthy and tasty diet....

Don't want to heat up the oven, have only a microwave. This meal that serves 6 is made totally in the microwave and only takes about 20 minutes.

Do you love eggplant? and do you love ricotta? If you answered yes this recipe will blow your socks off

Still having problems getting the kids to eat their veggies? Do you want a comfort food that is quick and tastes like you worked all day on the recipe? This broccoli cheese casserole will become a...

Who doesn't love Frank's Hot Sauce...mmmm wings? Never heard of it? Well if you love all things hot, here is a sandwich you won't want to miss out on! Here is a great recipe for an amazing...

Have you ever ordered stir fry from an asian restuarant and wondered how hard is it to make that type of entree. Well I am going to show you how to create a fabulous stir-fried vegetables. This...

Here is a recipe that’s fun to make and fun to eat! Wonderful with a green salad and a cold beer! This will go over great with family and friends for dinner or TV watching!

It's incredibly easy to cook vegetarian options for your family. Even if you aren't a vegetarian, sometimes you can trick your family into eating something healthier by substituting vegetarian...

This quick and easy recipe will have dinner on the table in no time with minimal mess and stress. If you like chili, then this is for you. This dish has all the flavors of chili, made in a simple...

As a kid i hated stuffed peppers, i only would eat the meat and rice insides and give the dog the outside soft pepper shell or toss itout the window. This dish is easy, and makes it so the...

Cooking meals in a skillet is a fast and easy way to cook with less clean up. Skillet recipes are handy because they require fewer ingredients and are prepared in a matter of minutes, making them...

Craving a pizza but on a tight budget? With a few, cheap igredients, you can be snacking in minutes! Read on!

Homemade meatball sauce is a full-bodied and versatile sauce that adds meaty flavor to many different meals. Be creative and customize your sauce to feature your favorite herbs and spices. Use...

Bubble pizza is an easy and delicious meal idea that your family will love. It is a casserole-style variation on classic pizza that makes pizza fun and interesting again. Buy ready made unbaked...

Whether you have a house full of teenagers, or it’s just you by yourself, pizza is always a favorite meal. You can go to the pizza place and buy a pizza, or you can make one at home yourself for...

Meatloaf is one of the easiest meals to prepare. You do not need a bunch of ingredients. And as long as you have ground meat in the refrigerator you can probably make meatloaf for dinner! The...

A shortcut barbecue sauce for a chef in a hurry! Use this recipe if you want a sweeter barbecue sauce that's quick to prepare, but still homemade.

If you like spicy food, buffalo chicken pizza is an amazing idea! It's fast and simple and turns out amazing!! Definately something to try!

Spaghetti is one of those quick and frugal meals that you can whip up in a flash. One of my favorite ways to serve spaghetti is with a small amount of ground turkey or ground beef. Then, once...

Those who watch iCarly know about spaghetti tacos, which are made by Spencer for dinner in various episodes. Now, you (and/or your children) can enjoy this strange but delicious mixing of Italian...

This easy to make Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole is great for a crowd and can be totally assembled ahead of time so you can enjoy your guests when they arrive.

Pizza is one of those quick diners that makes everyone in our family happy. The price of take-out and even store bought frozen pizza does not make me very happy though. I was at Walmart a while...

Ordering out for pizza gets expensive. One pizza can cost around $20. Making a pizza at home costs about $4, according to the Northwest Herald. Baking a pizza at home offers more customization...

This is the easiest tastiest recipe that my family loves. This is a meal in itself. You can change it up with the meats but we like the chicken the best. If you are looking for a quick easy...

Do you try to cook but end up with a big mess and a half cooked meal? Tired of trying those unhealthy TV dinners? If so, here are some ideas for you that are hard to mess up.

If you need a quick meal, try to make some pizza bagels. Pizza bagels are as quick to make as a frozen pizza, and they cost less. These are so easy to make that kids can even make their own. ...

Simple ideas to make ramen noodles much better

BREIF INTRODUCTION: If you like Mexican food, you are going to love these easy bean burritos. The tortilla recipe makes sixteen tortillas per batch, and there is just enough refried beans to fill...

Rice is the perfect compliment for many Mexican dishes, and is the perfect partner when paired with great refried beans (article coming soon!), it is high in carbohydrates, and low in fat and is...

Pork tenderloin is the cylinder-shaped cut of pork located near the spine. It's one of the larger cuts of pork, which can mean a lot of leftover meat. Pork tenderloin has a mild flavor and tender...

Sauce made from scratch is delicious but can be very time consuming. In this article I will teach you how to combine your favorite jar of spaghetti sauce with fresh ingredients to make a quick and...

A southwest tradition - stacked enchilada's. This is my version that is quick and easy and can be prepared in about 30 minutes. It is a family favorite.

In this article, you will learn to make pizza dogs, a great, quick meal that kids will love.

Late getting home? In a rush to get dinner ready, and want something not too complicated? Slice the beef the day before you make it and this dish is easy and takes just about 35-40 minutes from...

Diners and hamburgers. The all time favorite and most ordered meal in diners across the country. What is it about those old fashioned burgers that make them taste so good? It has to be the sauce....

This Delicious Pizza in a Bowl recipe is so yummy and pretty easy to make. No crust is required for this very yummy dish. Just scoop it in a bowl and it is ready to be served. My husband and kids...

This is a quick and easy dinner or lunch. You basically can use whatever ingredients you like or have on hand. The panini can be very healthy by using whole grain bread, low sodium and/or low fat...

Cooking for two requires a good sense of how to shop for groceries and how to manage them once you get home since so much is sold in larger quantities. Always keep staples such as onions,...

My grandmother or nanaw as we called her make the best lasagna. She took the time to make it from scratch instead of a froze one or one using spaghetti sauce. She took the time to do it right and...

Taunted by the Domino’s Pizza commercials and not enough money to splurge on it? Many people would love to eat out, but with low pay at jobs, layoffs and the unhealthiness of eating out, it can be...

This is a quick and easy recipe for spaghetti sauce that is ready in less than 35 min. My mother used to make this for me when I was a kid and I have expanded on it a little. The best thing...

When fresh tomatoes are in season and very sweet, this is a super easy and quick sauce to make for pasta or over stuffed goat cheese banana peppers. I do make this in the winter when tomatoes cost...

If you enjoy Chinese dishes like I do, then you might want to try this simple way to make Lo Mein noodles. This is how my mother always made this dish for our family, so if you do try out this...

Growing up there was a great little Mexican restaurant down the road from our house. Their enchilada sauce was to die for!! This isn't the exact recipe, but my take on it. It is wonderful over...