Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is a variation of the classic entrée Chicken Cordon Bleu. I have been making this at my work for so long I could do it with my eyes closed; but it can be easily messed up so be prepared. It's surprisingly pretty cheap and easy if you keep a well stocked fridge. Most of the ingredients can already be found in a typical fridge. The only complicated part of this recipe is that you need a meat tenderizer, basically a mallet for food. If you are careful and you do it right, this is one recipe that can take your cooking level from rookie to all-pro.


Ingredients:
1.5-2lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning (Garlic, Salt, Basil, Rosemary...)
6 slices Swiss cheese
3 slices deli lunch meat (traditional uses ham)
2-3 cups bread crumbs
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Savings: 10-25$ (More savings if you already have most of the ingredients on hand)

Garlic Pepper Tri-Tip Roast

 Looking for tender juicy steak on a budget? Tri-Tip is a relatively unheard of cut of beef in the south but is a big favorite in the western states like California. Also called the triangle roast, you won't find a better tasting steak for the price. Call now and I'll throw in my home made marinade recipe, for FREE!
Savings: 10-15$
Ingredients: Tri-Tip Roast
                    1 tbsp Garlic Powder
                    1 tbsp Salt
                    1 sprig Rosemary/ 3/4 tbsp dry
                    3/4 cup Olive Oil (EVOO)
                    1/4 cup Vinegar
                    2 tsp Black Pepper                  
                    2 pound roast yields 4 serving.

Grocery Style Fruit Bowl

Save money by making your own fruit bowl at home. The typical price of a fruit bowl this size  would be ridiculously high and its really easy. Personally I find it kind of fun and get the kids involved too, they will love it!
Savings: 15-20$
Ingredients: Pineapple
                     Cantaloupe
                     Strawberries
                     Grapes