A Little Goes a Long Way
Summertime means grilling and chilling, sharing laughs with friends and family, and most importantly, making new memories. If you’re looking for ways to save money but still want to prepare tasty dishes, check out these five summertime recipes that are bursting with flavor but won’t skewer your budget.
High Five for Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs (in comparison to chicken breasts) are not only more affordable but packed with flavor. Thighs are made up of a combination of light and dark meat and are surprisingly versatile. They can be substituted for most recipes that call for chicken breasts and you can choose bone-in or boneless, whichever you prefer. By purchasing chicken thighs instead of breasts, you’ll save a few dollars per pound without sacrificing flavor.
Check out this Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe by ‘Crunchy Creamy Sweet’ that’s a quick, inexpensive, and easy summer dinner idea.
Lean Mean Beef Grilling Machine
If it isn’t already, London Broil should be on your list of tasty dish ideas. Not only is it a less expensive cut of meat, but it’s lean and easy to cook! This London Broil Marinade for the Grill or Oven recipe by ‘The Seasoned Mom’, comes together in minutes, is jam-packed with flavor, and will transform your London Broil into a tender, juicy, and flavorful beef entrée.
Grab a Fork Because We're Grilling Pork
Pork rib chops are a great alternative to center-cut or boneless pork chops because of the cost savings. But don’t worry, if you’re not a bone-in person you can substitute with a boneless chop.
This Marinated Grilled Pork Chop recipe by ‘the Spruce Eats’ uses a tangy marinade that makes your chops juicy and flavorful!
Don't Forget the Sides and Dessert
Now that we’ve covered a few main entrées, what about the sides and dessert to tie your meal together? Just about anything can be grilled if it’s wrapped in foil or put on a skewer. Here are two great options for a side and simple dessert to accompany your grilled meat(s) of choice.
Way To Go, Grilled Potatoes
This Grilled Garlic Herb Potatoes recipe by ‘Lets Dish’ is the perfect side for basically any meal. Throw this on the grill alongside your meat(s) of choice and you’ll have dinner on the table (or picnic table) in no time!
Dessert on the Grill is No Joke
In keeping with our theme, why not grill dessert? Not all kabobs and skewers require meat and vegetables! Have you ever tried grilled fruit skewers? Check out this Grilled Fruit Skewers recipe by ‘Delish’ where hungry bellies are required, but the utensils are optional.
Other Ways to Save
If you’re looking for other ways to save, have you considered participating in Peach State’s Visa Debit Round Up program? When you use your Peach State Visa Debit Card to pay for things like the ingredients for your summertime grill recipes, your total will be rounded up to the nearest dollar and the excess funds will be transferred to your Round Up Savings Account overnight.1 It’s that simple and the best part is, you don’t have to do a thing. Now that’s what we call smart savings!
1 A separate club account will automatically be opened when signing up for and using the Visa Debit Card Round Up program.
