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Budget Meal-Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
Being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. Rice and a package of coleslaw stretches the chicken in this tasty chicken salad. Here’s what you’ll need… 6 ounces of grilled chicken, cut into about ½ inch strips 3 cups cooked rice 6 cups of coleslaw mix 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 jar of Thai peanut sauce 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup coarsely dry-roasted peanuts, chopped In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, rice, coleslaw mix and cilantro. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut sauce, oil and water. Add to the rice mixture and toss well. Garnish with peanuts.
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Budget Meal-BREAKFAST PITA POCKETS
Although this is a breakfast recipe, you can eat it for lunch, even for dinner by pairing it with something like an apple or even a fruit salad depending on your budget. No matter what time of the day you eat this, it’s tasty. And yes, eggs aren’t as cheap as they once were but they’re still a good source of protein for the price. What you’ll need- 1 pita bread, cut in half. You can serve this cold or warm it slightly in the oven or even toast it lightly 2 eggs, beaten salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup peeled and diced potatoes Oil of your choice Optional-salsa,…
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CHEESE & CORN QUESADILLAS
When money is really tight here’s a recipe that uses ingredients you might have sitting in your fridge and pantry… What you’ll need- 4 (10-in.) flour tortillas 1 can (15-oz.) corn, drained 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheese of your choice 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray. Place the tortillas on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each tortilla with corn, cheese and tomatoes. Bake the tortillas for five minutes or until cheese begins to melt and tortilla is still pliable. Fold the tortilla in half, turn it over and bake for about another five minutes. You can…