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Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish

Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters

These Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters are marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and brown sugar and oven-roasted until tender. Serve with pasta, potato, or rice for a simple and delicious meal. This recipe was originally published in December 2014. Although the content and photos have been updated, the recipe remains unchanged.   For a simple dinner, chicken leg quarters are an excellent choice. …

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo
Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pasta Pork

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo

Large casserole macaroni with ham and peas in a cheesy Alfredo sauce makes a quick 30-minute meal. This is a great way to turn unused deli ham into a main dish. Update: This post was updated on January 10, 2021, with new images, but the blog content remains the same. The recipe has also been updated since its original publication on October 2013. Avery, a two-year old …

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart
Appetizer Main Dish

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart

This savory tart is filled with spinach, artichoke, feta and sour cream baked in a buttery, flaky crust. With pumpkin seeds for crunch and lemon juice for brightness, it makes a delicious simple dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I love to make spinach dip, and my friend Caitlin whips up the best spanakopita. We recently shared our respective dishes with each other, which inspired …

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pork

Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

You’re not going to miss Chinese takeout once you have Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce! It consists of ground pork and tender shrimp in a savory brown sauce. It is quick and easy to make. Serve with white rice for a filling and satisfying meal. I was gifted a wok by Orodemark for the creation of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. As …

Chicken Butternut Dumplings
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

Chicken Butternut and Dumplings

Get a taste of fall comfort with this easy one-pot Chicken Butternut and Dumplings. It has a creamy broth, tender shredded chicken breast, sweet butternut squash, herbaceous sage, and pillowy soft dumplings. Serve alone or with biscuits to amp up the comfort level even more!  Pair this dish with my Garlic and Herbs Boursin Biscuits for a cozy home-cooked dinner. We recently embarked on a home …

Shrimp Boil with Mussels
Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals

New England Shrimp Boil with Mussels

This easy New England Shrimp Boil with Mussels is a feast to behold. It has it all: potatoes, onion, corn, Portuguese sausages, hot dogs, shrimp and mussels. This is an easy one-pot meal that never disappoints! Having lived in central and eastern Massachusetts most of my life, summertime is synonymous with seafood. We seafood lovers take advantage of the abundance of fresh seafood during this …

Cheesy Tomato and Onion Tart
Appetizer Breakfast Main Dish Salads and Sides

Cheesy Tomato and Onion Tart

Juicy in season tomatoes, sweet chopped onion, and fresh basil make this cheesy tart perfect for summer. It’s great for brunch, as an appetizer, or serve with a side of greens for a fantastic lunch! Garden fresh tomatoes is the epitome of summertime. They are succulent, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Apart from salads, I love having them with a light sprinkling of salt. So …

Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Sandwich

Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich

“Don’t knock it ‘till you try it” is my advice when it comes to Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich. It consists of chicken in brown gravy served over crispy chow mein noodles and sandwiched in between a hamburger bun. You’ve got to try it! The chow mein sandwich is a regional classic in parts of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You might look at this sandwich …