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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs with Savory Celery Quinoa – $1.81

I admit, this meal sounds a little weird. But if you're obsessed with buffalo sauce…

Ande TrumanMay 3, 2015

Asian Carrots Chickpeas Cilantro Featured Ginger Green Onions Herbs Herbs, Liquids, etc.Lime Main Dishes Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Meal Recipes by Theme Starches Sweet Chili Sauce Veggies

Kung Pao Chickpeas & Rice – 79¢ Per Serving

Say hello to my vegan friend. I am the furthest from a vegan you could…

Ande TrumanApril 27, 2015

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Marinated Bean Salad

If you're broke, it's very likely you have a can of beans in your…

Ande TrumanFebruary 8, 2014

Chicken Main Dishes Parsley Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice

Lemon Garlic Chicken over Rice – $1.73

Eat your heart you, Rachel Ray. Here's an easy "30 Minute Meal" if I've ever…

Ande TrumanJanuary 21, 2013

Collard Greens Featured Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Starches Tortillas

Raw Collard Greens: The Tortilla Alternative

Out of all the articles and recipes I've posted, I've never shared a game-changer idea.…

Ande TrumanJanuary 16, 2013

Cheese Corn Corn Flour Dairy Featured Latin Main Dishes Meat Pork Queso Fresco Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Theme Sour Cream

Mexican Corn Cakes – 4¢ Per Cake

I could eat Latin food every day and not get sick of it. And I…

Ande TrumanJanuary 7, 2013

Carrots Celery Chicken Chicken Stock Featured Herbs Homestyle Liquid Meat Onion Parsley Pasta Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Meal Recipes by Theme Soups Starches Veggies

Easy Chicken Soup Recipe – .59¢ per serving

Last week I got strep AND the stomach flu within a few days of each…

Ande TrumanDecember 28, 2012

Breakfast Coconut Featured Fruit Ginger Oatmeal Pumpkin Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Meal Starches Veggies

Homemade Autumn Granola Recipe – $.48 Per Serving

Last week I made a whole 5 gallon bucket's worth of delicious, crunchy, natural…

Ande TrumanSeptember 16, 2012

Chicken Stock Featured Homestyle Latin Liquid Main Dishes Meat Onion Pork Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Meal Recipes by Theme Rice Sour Cream Starches Veggies

Slow Cooked Boston Butt (2 Ways: Cuban Style & “Homestyle”) – $1.21

A single gal buying a big Boston Butt may sound a little weird, but you…

Ande TrumanJuly 2, 2012

Crock Pot Beef Roast with Red Wine Gravy over Rice - Broke and Healthy (1)

Beef Homestyle Liquid Main Dishes Meat Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Meal Recipes by Theme Red Wine Rice Starches Top Carousel

Crock Pot Beef Roast with Red Wine Onion Gravy over Rice – $1.48

When I took my first bite of this dish in the kitchen, a group of…

Ande TrumanApril 15, 2012

Buckwheat Coconut Dessert Featured Flax Oatmeal Peaches Raspberries Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Vegan Vegetarian

Peach, Raspberry & Coconut Oat Crisp with Flax – $.64

Thank goodness for crumbles. Fruit crumbles are one of those things you can throw together…

Ande TrumanApril 11, 2012

Carrots Chicken Stock Corn Green Onions Homestyle Main Dishes Onion Peaches Pork Quinoa Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Grilled Pork Chop with Smokey Peach Vegetable Quinoa – $1.40

Three of my favorite things to eat in the summertime are grilled meat, corn and…

Ande TrumanApril 2, 2012

Best Of Chickpeas Greek Lemon Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides Tahini Top Carousel Vegan Vegetarian

Heavenly Homemade Hummus – $.18 per serving

Hummus is a lot like tomato sauce: Everyone does it a little differently and everyone…

Ande TrumanMarch 5, 2012

Apples Beef Black Beans Carrots Celery Chickpeas Featured Ginger Kale Latin Mushrooms Onion Peppers Pork Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Soups Spinach Sweet Chili Sauce Sweet Potato

“38 Special” Chili {Sausage, Beer, & Spinach, Oh My!}

I would say that I'm not a very competitive person. Bragging about how good you…

Ande TrumanFebruary 4, 2012

Apples Dessert Homestyle Oatmeal Pumpkin Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides

Caramel Pumpkin Applesauce with Crunchy Topping – $.44

I think I need a section for recipes that aren’t necessarily “healthy” but not as…

Ande TrumanOctober 17, 2011

Chickpeas Cooking Techniques Featured Indian Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides Tahini Vegan Vegetarian

9 Tips & Tricks for the Best Hummus Ever

A few months back, my friend was raving about this hummus she found at a…

Ande TrumanAugust 9, 2011

Asian Black Beans Broccoli Latin Main Dishes Mango Peppers Pineapple Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Salmon

Sauteed Salmon over Black Bean/Mango/Pineapple "Slaw" & Steamed Broccoli – $2.80

(Sorry, this was an old post. It's not nearly as interesting to read without all…

Ande TrumanAugust 1, 2011

Celery Parsley Pork Quinoa Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Slow Cooked Pork over Quinoa – $2.05

I learned 3 things during the course of cooking this recipe: You can cook a…

Ande TrumanJuly 21, 2011

Asian Chicken Cucumber Featured Ginger Main Dishes Pineapple Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Wraps Spinach

Vietnamese Style Chicken & Cucumber Spring Rolls – $1.16

One thing I love about these is that they're perfect for entertaining. Make this for…

Ande TrumanJuly 21, 2011

Ginger Indian Lentils Main Dishes Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Tofu Vegan

Red Lentil Curry with Leeks and Tofu

This recipe is so simple, and so tasty. And to top it all off, it’s…

Broke & Healthy Guest AuthorsJuly 19, 2011

Beef Stock Chicken Stock Couscous Homestyle Mushrooms Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Baby Bella Mushroom & Couscous Soup – .93¢

Ugh, life is so much better when you're not picky about food! Used to hate…

Ande TrumanJuly 15, 2011

Bread Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides

Homemade Oatmeal Bread – $1.02/loaf

Good quality, fresh bread is hard to find... ...at least for those of us who…

Broke & Healthy Guest AuthorsJune 30, 2011

Breakfast Dessert Quinoa Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Breakfast Quinoa Pudding

Whenever I had tummy issues as a kid, there was a natural progression of food.…

Ande TrumanNovember 16, 2010

Bacon Balsamic Vinegar Chicken Eggs Homestyle Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice

Quail Egg & Balsamic Glaze over Bacon, Tomato, Chicken & Rice – $1.55

I'll be honest, when I made this meal I was in the middle of bad…

Ande TrumanNovember 10, 2010

Best Of Couscous Indian Jalapenos Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Spinach Vegetarian

Spicy Ethiopian Style Veggie Stew over Couscous – $1.31

Couscous is quickly becoming a favorite side dish/starch these days. It's so light & fluffy,…

Ande TrumanSeptember 30, 2010

Beef Stock Homestyle Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Pasta Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Top Carousel

Beefy Baby Bella Pasta – $1.39

Ok, don't get mad at me. When you think "healthy", you probably don't think pasta.…

Ande TrumanAugust 5, 2010

Best Of Green Onions Ground Turkey Indian Main Dishes Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Ro*Tel

Spicy Curry Ro*Tel Sauce with Turkey Meatballs over Jasmine Rice – $1.29

I literally had no idea what the end product was going to be on this.…

Ande TrumanJuly 20, 2010

Best Of Fish Green Onions Indian Lime Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Top Carousel

Curried Cod Stew Over Jasmine Rice – $2.09

I'm not experienced in cod. In fact, I've got a lot to learn about fish…

Ande TrumanJuly 2, 2010

Balsamic Vinegar Broccoli Chicken Feta Greek Italian Main Dishes Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Tortillas

Balsamic Chicken, Feta & Veggie "Flatbread" Tortilla Pizza – $1.93

The other night I was dying for some pizza. Honestly though, I never have the…

Ande TrumanJune 3, 2010

Asian Eggs Green Onions Mushrooms Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Sides Spinach Vegetarian

Asian Vegetable "Fried" (Brown) Rice – $.85

Ummm yeah, this was as good as it looks. This beast of an Asian dish…

Ande TrumanMay 13, 2010

Best Of Carrots Chickpeas Cilantro Indian Lime Main Dishes Onion Paneer Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Spinach Top Carousel Vegetarian

Paneer & Chickpea Curry – $1.20

If you've never had paneer, a fresh, mild Indian cheese, you should definitely check it…

Ande TrumanMay 10, 2010

Beef Beef Stock Homestyle Main Dishes Mushrooms Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Red Wine Rice

Red Wine Beef with Onions & Mushrooms over Rice – $1.37

This meal was ridiculous. The flavor was out of this world. It's like beef stew…

Ande TrumanMay 3, 2010

Asian Chicken Ginger Jalapenos Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Pineapple Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Sweet Chili Sauce

Chili Pineapple & Mushroom Chicken over Brown Rice – $1.87

If I remember correctly, after taking the first bite of this I proclaimed, "OH SNAP."…

Ande TrumanApril 27, 2010

Avocado Black Beans Cilantro Cucumber Green Onions Jalapenos Jicama Latin Lime Queso Fresco Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides Sour Cream Vegetarian

Sour Cream & Queso Fresco over Black Beans – $.73

Remember that cucumber jicama slaw we made? Well you'll need that for this quick meal.…

Ande TrumanApril 26, 2010

Best Of Chicken Eggs Indian Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Spinach

Spicy Indian Chicken Stew over Saffron Rice & Egg – $1.58

So honestly, I didn't know what to call this. I'm not going to claim that…

Ande TrumanApril 17, 2010

Best Of Black Beans Featured Latin Lime Main Dishes Pork Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Salsa

Panko Breaded Pork with Lime over Black Beans & Rice – $.96

There is nothing extraordinary about this dish, but it was fast, savory, and incredibly tasty.…

Ande TrumanApril 14, 2010

Chicken Chicken Stock Homestyle Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Pasta Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Homestyle Chicken & Onion Sauce over Orzo – $.71

Here's a painfully easy little ditty for those nights you get home from work and…

Ande TrumanApril 6, 2010

Banana Breakfast Dessert Mango Pineapple Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Wraps Sides Spinach Vegan Vegetarian

Pineapple Mango Banana Spinach Rice-Wrap – $.37

Here's a crazy good appetizer or snack for your next Spring party! I bought like…

Ande TrumanApril 5, 2010

Feta Greek Italian Main Dishes Pasta Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sides Spinach Vegetarian

Spring is Here Salad with Feta, Spinach, Tomato, Basil, Garlic and Orzo – $1.05

So here's a really easy side dish. I actually put this on top of my…

Ande TrumanApril 2, 2010

Balsamic Vinegar Basil Best Of Featured Feta Greek Italian Main Dishes Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Spinach Tortillas Vegetarian

Sexy Nachos with Feta, Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Basil and Balsamic Glaze – $1.16

Share You guys. I'm serious. I don't mean to brag but these were amazing. I…

Ande TrumanMarch 29, 2010

Asian Best Of Carrots Chicken Main Dishes Mushrooms Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Wraps

Thai Style Chicken Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce – $.70

I've been noticing a boring trend in my recipes I'm posting- some kind of meat…

Ande TrumanMarch 16, 2010

Chicken Latin Main Dishes Onion Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Ro*Tel Salsa

Spicy Ro*Tel-Curry Tomato Chicken Over Rice – $1.19

So I really prefer to not use pre-made ingredients such as Ro*Tel, but I happened…

Ande TrumanMarch 11, 2010

Apples Chicken Homestyle Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice

Savory Apple Stuffed Chicken – $.83

Hmm...so as I look in my fridge I see I have a piece of chicken,…

Ande TrumanMarch 4, 2010

Asian Eggs Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice Salmon

Garlic Asian Salmon over Jasmine Rice topped with Runny Egg – $1.22

So you may be thinking, "Ok, salmon, eggs and rice. Gross. She must not have…

Ande TrumanMarch 3, 2010

Chicken Latin Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Pasta Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Spicy Orzo, Chicken & Veggie Stuffed Green Peppers – $1.85

You don't even know how much I love Texas Pete hot sauce. The other day…

Ande TrumanFebruary 27, 2010

Black Beans Chicken Latin Lemon Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice

Zingy Lemon Curry Chicken Over Black Beans & Rice – $.82

When you think of rice and beans do you think of pasty, bland rice and…

Ande TrumanFebruary 24, 2010

Asian Carrots Chicken Main Dishes Mushrooms Pasta Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Chicken Penne "Lo Mein" – $.60

Here's a great "I'm Starving!" meal to throw together for just yourself or for the whole…

Ande TrumanFebruary 22, 2010

Black Beans Carrots Cheddar Homestyle Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Sweet Potato Vegan Vegetarian

Experimental Black Bean Vegan Burger: Prototype 1 – $.33

Yeah, I'm not gonna' lie- this is all one big experiment. I plan to improve…

Ande TrumanFebruary 18, 2010

Asian Best Of Carrots Chicken Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Orange Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Rice

Knock-Your-Socks-Off Orange Chicken – $1.95

I'm pretty stinkin' excited to show you what I made for myself last night. Sometimes…

Ande TrumanFebruary 10, 2010

Black Beans Homestyle Mushrooms Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Soups Spinach Vegan Vegetarian

The Best (shh, Vegan!) Chili in the World – $.70

I'll be honest, there are few things out there that I think are better withOUT…

Ande TrumanFebruary 1, 2010

Chicken Latin Main Dishes Peppers Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Tortillas

Blue Collar Curry Chicken Fajitas – $.63

For this recipe I used some chicken from my Blue Collar Baked Chicken recipe I posted…

Ande TrumanJanuary 30, 2010

Asian Green Beans Main Dishes Mushrooms Onion Quinoa Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Salmon Spinach

Asian Style Salmon & Mushrooms over Quinoa & Green Beans – $2.30

I finally charged my "real" camera batteries, but not before I took these iPhone pics…

Ande TrumanJanuary 25, 2010

Asian Broccoli Chicken Main Dishes Recipes Recipes by Ingredient Tortillas

Asian Chicken & Broccoli Wraps – $1.04

Hubba Hubba, these things were tasty! Ya' know that Garlic and Ginger Soy dressing recipe…

Ande TrumanJanuary 23, 2010