Spaghetti and meatballs with alfredo sauce

Spaghetti and meatballs with alfredo* sauce.

I didn't have too much on hand, so this is about all I could make. I always have frozen ground beef sitting in the freezer, and dry pasta in my cupboard.

Time to cook: 15 minutes

Cost: $1

* I used a store bought Alfredo Sauce (Classico® 4 cheese Alfredo Sauce)

Quick and Spicy Chili

I was in the mood for chili this weekend for no particular reason. I found this recipe at allrecipes.com and decided to try it.

Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Spicyness: A bit too spicy, but I still like it!
Total cost: $7

Good thing I also planned ahead and bought some sour cream which I used to temper the spicyness.

Peppermint ice cream with Andes Chocolate Mints

Peppermint Ice cream with Andes Chocolate Mints

Total Prep time: 30 minutes

Total Churn time : 45 minutes

Total Cost : $2

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes* with Canadian Maple Syrup

Total cost: $1

Total prep time: 4 minutes/pancake


*I used a store-bought dry mix. These pancakes actually came out better than I expected and was super easy to make.

Molasses-Glazed Beef Kebabs

I got this recipe from a magazine titled "30-minute suppers". It was easy to make and tasty.

Main Course: Beef Kebabs
Sides: Spinach salad and rice

Total cost: $5

New York Strip Steak

Main course: Grilled New York Strip Steak

Side: Store bought potato salad

Total prep time: 7 minutes

Total food cost: $8 (Steak is expensive)

Caramelized Chicken Wings

Main course: Caramelized Chicken Wings

Sides: Rice and steamed broccoli

Total prep time: 45 minutes

Total food cost: $2