$100 Dinner Series

In my $100 Dinner Series, I create five family dinners from a $100 grocery haul. These meals are simple and budget-friendly with ingredients that stretch across multiple dishes to keep costs down without sacrificing flavor.

Garlic Parmesan chicken cutlets topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
$100 Dinner Series, Chicken, Dinner

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

There’s something about a thin, crispy chicken cutlet that makes it hard to stop at just one. For these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets, I wanted that classic thin Italian-style cutlet with plenty of crunch, but I also wanted to give it the same buttery, garlicky […]

Mango habanero chicken skewers served with coconut jasmine rice, fresh cucumber slices, lime wedges, and ripe mango.
$100 Dinner Series, Dinner

Mango Habanero Chicken Skewers

Mango habanero has always been one of my favorite wing flavors. There’s just something about that combination of sweet fruit, smoky spices, and fiery heat that keeps me coming back for more. This recipe was inspired by that same flavor profile, but instead of tossing […]

Huli Huli Chicken with grilled pineapple, Hawaiian Mac Salad and rice.
$100 Dinner Series, Budget Meals

Huli Huli Chicken

This Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian-inspired grilled chicken recipe that’s packed with sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a simple pineapple-soy sauce mixture, then grilled until perfectly caramelized and juicy. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout, planning a family […]