Meal Deal – Mango Pork Chops & Spicy Black Bean Rice

March 17, 2011 

Unknown 13 150x150 Meal Deal   Mango Pork Chops & Spicy Black Bean RiceAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has posted her weekly meal deal.  This week she has a super simple crockpot dish – Mango Pork Chops & Spicy Black Bean Rice.

I don’t know about you guys but with the time change and nice weather…the last thing I want to do is spend forever in the kitchen! Spring means crazy schedules and spending much more time outside. I am all about meals that save me a few minutes!! Head over and visit Amanda to check it out!

Valentine’s Day Meal Deal

February 10, 2011 

strawberries 026 300x225 Valentines Day Meal DealIf you plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, Amanda over at A Few Short Cuts has a Valentine’s Day meal deal for you.

Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year we will likely celebrate at home.  We have so much going on this weekend with my son’s birthday party that I am guessing that we probably will have to forego a night out and just have a nice family Valentine’s Day dinner icon smile Valentines Day Meal Deal  That works just fine for me and I will happily tuck away my entertainment funds for another splurge down the road…when the timing is better icon biggrin Valentines Day Meal Deal

Head over and visit Amanda to check out her Valentine’s Day Meal Deal idea.

Weekly Meal Deal – Super Bowl Weekend Edition

February 3, 2011 

SUPER BOWL RECIPES thumb 300x212 Weekly Meal Deal   Super Bowl Weekend EditionAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has come up with a nice roundup of recipes for your Super Bowl weekend!  Head over to see all her ideas to help make your party a success.  Even if you are not planning on having guests…these are some great options to serve your family a yummy treat!

Weekly Meal Deal – Taco Pizza

January 27, 2011 

017 thumb3 Weekly Meal Deal   Taco PizzaAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has our weekly meal deal. This week she has a dish that the kids are sure to love – Taco Pizza.

Publix Italian Pizza dough is one of the Love to Shop Here Love to Save Here essential items this week at $1.99.  You could grab a ball of dough and raid your pantry for a super simple and very economical meal that the family would love.  The guys in my family are pizza fans…so I know this would be a hit at my house icon biggrin Weekly Meal Deal   Taco Pizza

Weekly Meal Deal: Crockpot Teriyaki Pork Chops & Side Salad with Grapefruit Dressing

January 20, 2011 

027 thumb Weekly Meal Deal: Crockpot Teriyaki Pork Chops & Side Salad with Grapefruit DressingAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has your weekly meal deal. This week she has a crockpot recipe for us–I love those dishes where you throw it together and forget it!

The meal deal this week is: Crockpot Teriyaki Pork Chops & Side Salad with Grapefruit Dressing.  I am excited to try the grapefruit dressing.  Like many of you, I  have a few grapefruits thanks to the free coupon last week!

Head over and visit Amanda to check it out.

Weekly Meal Deal – Cuban Stuffed Potato Casserole

January 13, 2011 

cubanmealdeal Weekly Meal Deal   Cuban Stuffed Potato CasseroleAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has our weekly meal deal.  Once again she has a recipe for a dish I have never had – Cuban Stuffed Potato Casserole.

This sounds so good and would be a perfect recipe to double so that you can eat one and freeze one to use later.  I bet most of you have everything on hand to whip this one up –making this one a great deal!

Weekly Meal deal – Spicy Peanut Chicken

January 6, 2011 

023 thumb1 Weekly Meal deal   Spicy Peanut ChickenAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has our weekly meal deal.  I had to laugh a little at the comment Amanda made in the email she sent with the recipe. She said this was not a dish she would normally make. I was very excited to read the recipe as this is a dish I would (and will) totally make-it sounds delicious!

Today she has Spicy Peanut Chicken on the menu!  If I had not forgot fresh ginger when I was shopping earlier this week I would have everything I need.  You definitely have to go check this one out.  The best part is that you can make this for about $1.50 per serving…I’d say that is definitely a meal DEAL!

Weekly Meal Deal – Quick Balsamic Chicken

December 16, 2010 

003 thumb1 Weekly Meal Deal   Quick Balsamic ChickenAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has your weekly meal deal – Quick Balsamic Chicken.

I am a huge fan of quick and easy meals…especially ones that I can have on the table in 30 minutes for about $2 per person icon smile Weekly Meal Deal   Quick Balsamic Chicken

The great part about this dish is that it is versatile.  You can serve it over pasta, rice in a salad or just about anyway you like!  Amanda decided to serve it over pasta with a salad.  Head over and check it out!

Weekly Meal Deal – Praline Chicken & Sweet Potato Fries

December 9, 2010 

DSCN9931 thumb1 Weekly Meal Deal   Praline Chicken & Sweet Potato FriesAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has our weekly meal deal and I think you guys are going to like this one – Praline Chicken & Sweet Potato Fries.

The ingredient list just sounds so unique and delicious.Maple syrup, pecans with chicken in a crockpot…not something I would have ever come up with but oh my I think it sounds great!! I love to try new recipes and this one is going on my menu for next week!!

This is a quick and easy meal and it is easy on the wallet!  Amanda estimates that you can make this one for about $2.37 per serving!  I am sure most of you can make it for less as you will have some things on hand!

Head over and check it out!  I will give you an update next week after I make it!

Weekly Meal Deal – Cheesy Chicken Empanadas

December 2, 2010 

023 thumb Weekly Meal Deal   Cheesy Chicken EmpanadasAmanda over at A Few Short Cuts has our weekly meal deal ready.  I am so excited about this one…it is almost like Amanda came up with this just for me – Cheesy Chicken Empanadas.

You see I had planned to make chicken pot pie for dinner tonight.  Last night I went ahead and cooked my chicken and it is ready and diced in the refrigerator. I have a bunch of pie crusts and so I just figured I would do the old stand by pot pie.  Then this great recipe arrived in my inbox!!

I am so excited to try a new recipe and you guys know I can’t turn down anything that has a mexican flair!  The great thing about this is that I will be able to make plenty for tonight and enough to freeze for later!!  I know I will be very happy about this on a night when I am just exhausted!

Amanda estimates this one to cost about $2.46 per person–that is a great deal!

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