Budget Meals

Louisiana maque choux made with fresh corn, bell peppers, onion, celery, and andouille sausage.
Budget Meals, Comfort Food, Side Dish

Classic Louisiana Maque Choux

One of the first Louisiana dishes I ever made was maque choux, and honestly, it felt like the perfect introduction to Cajun cooking. Some Louisiana recipes can seem a little intimidating with long ingredient lists or techniques like making a roux, but this one couldn’t […]

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 […]