Now that we’ve given you the skinny on the best way to take advantage of Miami’s culinary melting pot, don’t think we left out those who still like to enjoy a nice “vacation home cooked meal” and stretch their budget without sacrificing taste.

This week’s guest blogger, Bridget Sandorford of www.culinaryschools.com has the perfect quick meal ideas for dining in while on vacation. Read on for a collection Bridget’s favorite five-ingredient or less recipes.

When you go on vacation, one of the best ways to save money on the overall cost of your trip is to prepare your own meals. Since Dream Destinations offers vacation rentals with full kitchens you have the option of cooking your meals rather than just having to eat out for each meal.

Instead of recipes that require hours of prep work, we’ve got a list of quick and easy recipes that don’t skimp on flavor. Finding meals with only a few ingredients to make can give you the best of both worlds.