3 Pasta Dinners Under $10 That Actually Fill a Family
Looking for cheap dinner ideas? These 3 pasta meals under $10 are quick, filling, and made with simple pantry ingredients.
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Crispy, Easy, No Standing Over the Stove).
Crispy oven baked bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet being pulled from the oven.
The $50 Survival Week Kitchen Plan
Feeding a family on a tight grocery budget can feel impossible, especially with rising food prices and constant trips to the store. The $50 Survival Week Kitchen Plan was created to help households stabilize their food budget, reduce daily dinner stress, and stretch simple ingredients into real, filling meals. This plan focuses on affordable grocery staples like rice, pasta, eggs, chicken, potatoes, beans, and budget-friendly fruits to build a full week of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks without relying on convenience foods. Whether you are navigating a difficult financial season or simply want a smarter way to run your kitchen, this survival-style meal plan offers a realistic framework to lower grocery costs, reduce waste, and bring structure back to mealtimes.
The Weeknight Dinner Struggle (and How to Win Without Losing Your Mind)
If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge at 5:47 p.m. wondering how on earth dinner became your responsibility again, welcome. You are among friends here.
The Pico de Gallo Everyone Asks For (and You’ll Make on Repeat)
Everyone’s Favorite Pico de Gallo (Fresh, Fast, & Gone in Minutes)
Focaccia Bread (Without the Novel)
Crispy edges, fluffy center, and unapologetically drenched in olive oil. Packed with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, this is the bread that shows up, shows off, and disappears fast. Slice it, dip it, or eat it straight—no judgment, just carbs.
Saucy Spoon Italian Bread Dip (Carrabba’s Dupe but Better)
Olive oil, herbs, garlic, and just enough sass to make your focaccia feel fancy. It’s bold, garlicky, and wildly addictive—basically the VIP section for your bread.
Simple and Delicious ACP (a.k.a. “The One That Disappears Every Time”)
Chicken, rice, and cheesy goodness—all in one pot, all in around 30 minutes-ish. This Arroz con Pollo skips the drama but brings all the comfort. No babysitting the stove, no 12-step nonsense—just dump, cook, stir, and watch your people inhale it.
Perfect for busy nights, picky eaters, or when you just can’t with dinner.
The Saucy Spoon Cheesecake: Creamy, Salty-Sweet, and Totally Worth It
Cheesecake for the Soul