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1 Dollar Kung Pao Chicken | But Cheaper
You order delivery Kung Pao chicken for more than 10x the price of this homemade Kung Pao chicken. Don’t worry, I will show you the way....


The Perfect Breakfast Food (Chilaquiles 2 Ways)
Eggs for breakfast are great... but it's time to really make something special. Or at least it's special to me. Homemade Chilaquiles 2...


Perfect Gumbo At Home (With Creole Butter)
Homemade Gumbo should be a cooks right of passage. And fine, maybe this gumbo isn't exactly perfect, but it's flavor profile is pretty...


The Easiest Egg Breakfast (3 Ways)
Breakfast shouldn’t just be easy. It can and should be easy and special. What more do you want pal? INGREDIENTS: Basic Frittata: 1 red...


1 Dollar Dumplings (3 Ways) (But Cheaper)
These are the greatest and cheapest homemade dumplings you'll likely ever have. INGREDIENTS: Dumpling Dough: 1 package CIRCULAR gyoza...


2 Dollar Spaghetti and Meatballs (But Cheaper)
Spaghetti and meatballs should be an unforgettable experience that costs you little money to make. We’re going to do that today....


The Easiest Noodle Dish Ever (Yaki Udon)
Homemade stir fry noodle recipes like yaki udon will be a revolutionary moment for many people who are just about to start cooking, or...


The 2 Dollar Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich (But Cheaper)
The best and fanciest homemade breakfast sandwich should be 2 dollars… and so we did that. INGREDIENTS: Bread Poolish 220g bread flour...


1 Dollar Mac and Cheese (But Cheaper)
The average cost of fancy mac and cheese is 7 bucks and above. Obviously, storebought is much cheaper, but making your own oven mac and...


1 Dollar Sweet and Sour Chicken (But Cheaper)
Restaurant sweet and sour chicken is already cheap, but I think we can make a homemade version that's not only better, but even cheaper....


1 Dollar Lasagna (But Cheaper)
Can you make the greatest homemade lasagna for 1 dollar per serving… I say yes.. and this is the easiest way you can do it. Serving Size:...


The Cheesiest Baked Ziti (2 Ways)
Ah yes, lasagna's cousin... or well not really but this is a much easier, arguably cheesier, casserole style pasta dish that is full of...


2 Dollar Burrito (But Cheaper)
You can go to the freezer section and get a burrito for $1, $2, or $2.50 but does it honestly taste that good? NO! Not to mention when...


3 Dollar Brunch (But Cheaper)
It's a beautiful Saturday or Sunday and you're out with your homies, you all want brunch so you indulge. After a few mimosas (or...


2 Dollar Curry (Butter Chicken) But Cheaper
Okay, curry can be expensive both at a restaurant and when homemade. In order to make this happen, we have to simplify the recipe,...


Uncle Roger's Fried Rice (But Better)
If you know Uncle Roger, you know that he is a good judge on fried rice, he even judged Gordon Ramsay. Some may say that Uncle Roger's...


4 Dollar Date Night Desserts (But Cheaper)
On Valentines Day, or any date for that matter, you're wining and dining your significant other to a very expensive meal. Although those...
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