Meet Rebecca Chobat
I’m Rebecca, though many of you may know me better as Dollar Tree Dinners from social media. I’m so excited to share that I’ve partnered with Choice Hotels to bring you a series of affordable, family-friendly recipes designed specifically for life in a Choice Hotels extended stay room. Throughout this series, I’ll share recipes, tips, and tricks to help you cook confidently, save money on groceries, and make the most of your extended stay kitchen without stress or complicated prep.
Food is comfort. It’s routine. It’s a sense of normalcy when everything else feels unfamiliar. Cooking in an extended stay room looks different than cooking at home, and that’s okay. These recipes are intentionally designed with limited space, limited equipment, and real life schedules in mind. I focus on meals that come together quickly, require minimal prep, and use ingredients you can easily find almost anywhere.
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Save money and time by cooking these deliciously easy dishes by Rebecca of Dollar Tree Dinners in your extended stay kitchen—and be sure to check back often for more recipes. Let's get cooking!
Rebecca's extended stay cooking tips
To save time and energy, you may see me use shortcuts like pre-chopped frozen peppers and onions, canned proteins, or other ready-to-use ingredients. These swaps don’t sacrifice balance or flavor, they just make cooking more manageable when your kitchen setup is simple. I’ll also share alternatives along the way, so you can adjust recipes based on what you have access to or what works best for your family. Saving money is always a priority for me, especially while traveling.
A few small strategies can stretch your grocery budget further:
- Shop small and smart. Dollar Tree is a great place to find small bottles of oil, condiments, spices, and pantry staples, so you don’t have to buy full-size items you can’t take home.
- Ask for extras when you eat out. Extra condiment packets can add flavor to meals later without spending more money.
- Plan overlapping ingredients. Many of these recipes share similar components to reduce waste and keep costs low.
- Bring or pick up cooking essentials. A large skillet with a lid and a couple of basic, versatile utensils can open the door to a lot of meal options.
- Use what you have. If you don’t have a mixing bowl, a small pot works just as well. Limited utensils? We’ll make it work.
- Visit the camping section at most stores. This is great place to find affordable, compact cookware, spices, and tools that are perfect for extended stays.