Grocery prices keep going up, up, up — with little relief in sight! While Mile High On The Cheap (MHOTC) publishes a weekly list of the best grocery deals at local supermarkets, readers can maximize the weekly savings by using some budget-friendly items in lots of tasty recipes — from dinners to desserts and everything in between.
Our team has partnered with Kathleen Pope of The Fresh Cooky. Not only is Kathleen a nationally-recognized food blogger and recipe developer, she lives right here in metro Denver, too. So, she’s an expert on cooking in Colorado.
Our other partner is Abbe Odenwalder of This Is How I Cook. Abbe, who you may have spotted on Seanon 2 of “The Great American Recipe” on PBS, lives in Centennial and has more than 800 recipes from around the world on her site. Cooking family food from around the world is one way she keeps her family happy and satisfied.
Each week, find budget-friendly (and super-delicious) recipes using our list of what’s on sale at local supermarkets, as well as seasonal produce you’ll find at grocery stores and farmer’s markets. Check back each week for new recipe ideas!
Armed with both our grocery deals list and tasty recipes, create a menu and shopping list that maximizes your grocery shopping dollars.
To get the full recipe for any of the dishes below, simply click on the title.
And, if you want to find even more menu ideas, check out The Fresh Cooky or This Is How I Cook. You can search hundreds of recipes by ingredient, cuisine, meal-type or even cooking method.
Wednesday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Coney Island Hot Dogs
A fan favorite-there is no time like Memorial Day to eat hotdogs. Top with Coney Island chili-or not!
3 Cup Chicken
This three cup chicken recipe is an easy, flavorful chicken recipe made with lots of garlic and fresh basil. A little spicy and a whole lot good, three cup chicken refers to soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil.
Noodle Kugel
With sour cream and cottage cheese on sale it’s the perfect time to make this noodle casserole. This classic kugel, studded with raisins, or not, and topped with cornflakes, makes a great side dish to just about anything!
Baked Beans
Yes, we’re embracing canned baked beans and giving them a flavor upgrade that’s perfect for your next BBQ or potluck.
Mexican Street Corn Rice Bowls
A colorful, flavor-packed bowl of creamy, tangy street corn goodness—made extra sweet with this week’s fresh corn deal.
Wednesday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Chicken Thighs Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Bold, zesty flavors meet healthy convenience in these easy Chicken Shawarma Bowls—loaded with tender spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender—this Instant Pot Whole Chicken is the budget-friendly hero of the week! Cook once, and enjoy shredded chicken for days.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Packed with savory chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, lunches, or busy weeknights.
Zucchini Corn Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—these Zucchini Corn Fritters are a delightful way to sneak in veggies. Budget-friendly and oh-so-dippable!
Tropical Fruit Salad
Fresh, juicy, and bursting with sunshine! This naturally sweet Tropical Fruit Salad is a beautiful and refreshing way to celebrate seasonal produce—no added sugar needed.
Wednesday, May 7 to Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Asian Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection! This Asian-inspired pork tenderloin is marinated in a simple, savory-sweet blend and makes a standout dinner with hardly any fuss.
Asian Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Air Fryer Asparagus
Crisp-tender asparagus in under 10 minutes! This easy air fryer recipe brings out the best in fresh asparagus with just a few simple ingredients—quick, healthy, and full of flavor.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Balsamic Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts made easy! These roasted sprouts are tossed in a simple honey balsamic glaze—sweet, tangy, and totally delicious.
Fresh Berry Cheesecake Cups
Fresh Berry Cheesecake Cups
These Cheesecake Cups look fancy but are secretly super simple—just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to assemble. Perfect for spring gatherings, and easy on the wallet, too!
Wednesday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tamale Pie
Ground beef on sale this week? Make the most of it with this easy Tamale Pie! It’s a hearty, budget-friendly dinner with seasoned beef, beans, and a golden cornmeal topping—comfort food without the fuss.
Tamale Pie
Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Want to save money on takeout and still feed your family a great meal? This Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe does double duty—easy to make at home, full of flavor, and great for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and more.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad
This Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad is quick, affordable, and full of fresh flavor—perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Loaded with crunchy veggies, a zesty homemade dressing, and creamy, peak-season avocados. Got some leftover Chipotle Chicken? It’s a great way to add protein and make it a complete meal.
Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad
Cilantro Lime Rice
Make the most of those sale-priced limes with this Cilantro Lime Rice—an easy, flavorful side that goes with just about everything.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
Snag those blueberries while they are on sale and whip up this springy, budget-friendly dump cake—just 5 simple ingredients!
WOW! Excellent addition!
Thanks so very, very much!
Roxanne
This is SO great! This is a fantastic idea! Can’t wait to try some of these. Thank you so much for adding this.