How to Make Carnitas
In this post I want to show you how to make carnitas. Carnitas are a tender, crispy Mexican pulled pork that can be served as a plate with Mexican rice and beans or in burritos or
How to Make Taco Salad
Here is a version of taco salad made with Doritos chips. It is amazingly tasty, quite easy to make and frugal. You will not regret the time invested in this recipe. Here is what yo
How to Make Hamburger Casserole with Mashed Plantain
This hamburger casserole is very Latino in its flavors with a saucy hamburger base which is topped with sweet mashed plantains. Plantains are not commonly eaten in the US but are v
How to Make Easy Chili
This easy chili recipe is made with black eyed peas, beef, chipotle and sweet potatoes. It is a frugal, nutritious and delicious recipe. You can use any other type of bean is you p
How to Make Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This penne with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes can be made in under 30 minutes. It is frugal, delicious and super easy to make. I used whole wheat pasta and canned corn for this re
How to Make O’Brien Potatoes
These potatoes are great for breakfast or brunch. They also make a nice side for any dish you like. You will need to have cooked potatoes so make sure you plan ahead. Here is what
How to Make Braised Short Ribs
Short ribs are tough but extremely flavorful. In order to enjoy them at their best they need to cook very slowly and for a long time. This braised short ribs recipe is made in a Du
How to Make Beef Satay
Let’s make beef satay with peanut sauce today. This is a beautiful appetizer or a light meal. This recipe is a take on Satay beef. I marinated the meat in a mixture with Hois
How to Make Pork Tenderloin in a Pan
Let’s make pork tenderloin in a pan with squash and sweet potatoes for dinner tonight. Here’s a nice and easy meal that can be made frugally and in less than an hour. Y
How to Make Taco Pizza
This taco pizza recipe is made with seasoned ground beef and shredded Mexican blend cheese. We will use salsa instead of regular pizza sauce and we will garnish it with chopped let
How to Make Beef Curry with Garbanzo
Let’s make a beef curry with garbanzo and spinach for dinner tonight. This is one of those meals that you can make very quickly and inexpensively. Make it with low fat plain
How to Make Lentils and Hot Dogs
Lentils and hot dogs are delicious. They are easy to make and freeze very well. They are also quite popular even among the kids. Lentils are loaded with nutrients like Vitamin A, c