Grocery prices soaring, leaving families searching for new ways to stretch their food dollars. This is a great time to turn to and old favorite, beans. Not only are they incredibly cheap, the fiber will fill you up. The best part about beans is that they are incredibly shelf stable and are very versatile. A … Read more
Traditionally used on meats, teriyaki provides an unusual, but tasty, surprise in this Chinese rice salad. I found teriyaki sauce on clearance at Kroger recently for 59¢ a bottle. Since we’re vegan, I decided to devise a way to use it on something other than meat. Teriyaki Chinese Cold Rice Salad is I began with … Read more
Homemade salad dressings are so easy to make. A great dressing is all about the perfect balance of sweet and sour. My 17 year old son is the king of dressings in our home and created this family favorite recipe a couple of years ago. This dressing is: Vegan Oil free Dairy free Gluten free … Read more
Our family loves lentils. They are the fastest form of plant-based protein and fiber on the planet. The cook in twenty minutes, making them perfect for quick, easy weeknight meals. One pound of dried lentils (2 1/4 cups) will yield six cups of cooked lentils. Talk about a lot of bang for your buck! Additionally, … Read more
According to National Today, over 90 percent of Americans love this fluffy, white snack, eating 45 quarts of popcorn per person per year. That makes it one of the most widely consumed snacks on the planet. It helps that when eating it air-popped, we can actually feel pretty good about popping it with no oil … Read more
Presenting the perfect summer salad! Begin by pairing sweet fruit with mixed greens. Then, sprinkle with a few walnut or pecan pieces. Finally, liberally anoint it with Sweet Apple Pie Dressing. This amazing new recipe is courtesy of our 17 year old son, Daniel. When not working his part-time job or studying school subjects, you’ll … Read more
Many of us find ourselves opening our refrigerator door and shouting, “There’s nothing in here to eat”. We promptly head to the grocery store (or the closest fast food restaurant) to get dinner. Days later, we discover now soggy lettuce, slimy celery, moldy broccoli, and rancid leftovers. As it turns out, we had a bounty … Read more
If you have a tight food budget, then lentils may be just the ticket to saving more money. When it comes to a fast and filling meat substitute, you seriously can’t beat lentils. They cook in 20 minutes, contain a boatload of fiber and protein, and are incredibly versatile. I keep several pounds of lentils … Read more
Green onions add glorious color and flavor in many dishes. Yet, they have a disappointingly short shelf life. I adore their fresh flavor, but all too often I have opened the crisper drawer to find them either slimy or completely dried out. But, all that has changed! I found a method of not only keeping … Read more
Eating seasonally is one of the fastest, easiest, and healthiest ways to not only improve your health, but also drop your grocery bills. People often mistakenly equate fresh produce with expensive food, but this is not the truth. Shopping farmers markets mean finding the freshest food available, supporting small, locally-owned farms, and making new friends … Read more
