I say this all the time, but you must capitalize on a good sale! With Avocado 2 for a $1 and Green Beans at $1.49 per lb, you make a meal happen. We always have green chile preroasted and frozen, but for the rest of you, I included the price […]
Sandwiches
Pastrami Cheeseburgers – Perfect for Low Carb Diets!
OK, I said perfect for low carb diets, not low fat. But seriously, even if they are a little higher in fat than a standard burger, you could always substitute with ground turkey and make them more lean. As for us, we eat them wrapped in lettuce, hence the low […]
The Ultimate Club: Bacon, Chicken & Avocado
On my drive through Escondido, after picking up my daughter from Wild Animal Park camp, I spotted one of those deals that requires the squeal of the brakes! ERRRRT!!! Avocado, 15 for $2 bucks! Of course they weren’t ready yet, but 3 days later, the Bacon, Chicken, Avocado Club, came […]
Tilapia Fish Sandwich with Baked Pepper Jack Mac
Tilapia isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still a better price than most fish and still considered, “eco friendly”. Plus, it’s very versatile and mild. Perfect for kids. Mine love it baked, fried or even poached. With such a mild fish, you really can play up […]
Homestyle Sloppy Joes with Pepperoni Pasta Salad
There are times when it’s not just about saving money, but also about convenience and using what you have available. This recipe was perfect for one of those times. As usual, we flew in from soccer, kids were starving, I was scrambling and then it hit me, sloppy joe. I’ve […]
The Infamous “Hardee’s” Mushroom and Swiss
For those of us on the West Coast, Hardee’s is practically non-existent these days. But when I was a teenager, growing up in Ogden, Utah, Hardee’s was “the” place to hang with friends, cause teenage mayhem and eat till our bellies wanted to burst. Until I moved to San Diego […]