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Sometimes we think a good dinner means one that is complicated or has a long list of ingredients. One of the ways to save on dinner is buy a few key ingredients (veggies & proteins) and then make heavy use of your pantry for flavor and texture (think spices, bread crumbs, mustard etc.). A few fresh herbs go along way over a week’s worth of meals too.
A recipe doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to taste great and be healthy!
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Caramel Apple Pork Chops – Recipe
Half Boneless Pork Loin, $1.69-$2.49 lb (Harveys, Food Lion, HEB, Sweetbay)
(cut into chops)
Various Apple Varieties, 88¢-$1 lb (HEB, Ingles, Lowes, Bi-Lo)
Spices (pantry)
(8 Points Plus)
Almond Crusted Chicken – Recipe
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.67 lb-$2.50 lb (Lowes, Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter)
Emerald Mixed Nuts, Almonds, or Cashews, 10-11.5 oz, $1.79 (Publix)
Flour, spices & oil (pantry)
(4 Points Plus)
Salmon Skewers w/ Romesco Sauce – Recipe
Fresh Salmon Fillets $7.99 lb (Publix)
Fire Roasted Tomatoes (pantry)
Emerald Mixed Nuts, Almonds, or Cashews, 10-11.5 oz, $1.79 (Publix)
Red Wine Vinegar, spices (pantry)
(4 Points Plus)
Herb & Garlic Stuffed Artichokes – Recipe
Fresh Artichokes, 99¢ ea. (Lowes)
Chicken Broth, Breadcrumbs (pantry)
(5 Points Plus)
Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce – Recipe
Spaghetti or Butternut Squash 99¢ lb (Harris Teeter)
Whole Tomatoes, canned (pantry)
(3 Points Plus)
