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Caprese Salad

Spinach Stuffed Pork Chop with Caprese Salad

I found stuffed pork chops for an unbelievable price. $4.25 for two big ones. I’ve mentioned before, always check your local grocers or butcher for Manager’s Specials and capitalize when you can! But, I’m sure you’re also noticing, one package only feeds two. And you’re right. This was a meal […]

Steak and Stout Pie

Someone once told me they give Guinness to the ill in Haiti because it is so rich in nutrients. In our house, we call it Adult Chocolate milk. It seems to be so much more than just a beer. It’s great in bread, cupcakes and even pie!! Give it a […]

The $10 Buck Dinner Cookbook is now Available!

  The $10 Buck Dinner cookbook is now available for purchase via Bookemon.com. Everything from Quick and Easy meals to Homecooked delights! Also, available in ebook format (kindle edition) from Amazon.com. Only $2.99. Can’t beat that!!! A great gift for the budget conscious cook or family, college student or even […]

Pork Machaca with Egg, Served with Beans

Pork and Egg Machaca with Beans & Tortillas

Years ago, I went to lunch nearly every day with my good friend, Danny. We tried as much as possible to leave the office for lunch, just to get a break from our crazy and hectic jobs. Plus, we also enjoyed some general banter and a good meal. Especially a […]

Pan Fried Whiting (White Fish) with Cheater Greens

Let’s start first with the Greens. My oldest daughter loves and I mean LOVES collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, just about any green leafy veggie you can think of. I love them too, but preparing them isn’t all that easy. At least not from scratch. Cleaning is the part that […]

How far can $10 go?

I love iReports on CNN! They’re real people with real stories and usually pretty interesting. The last weekend assignment was near to my heart. People around the globe were asked how far $10 bucks would go. I know exactly how far it can go in the U.S., but it was […]