Hearty bean soup is the perfect low cost dish for this spring weather that can be cloudy, drizzly and chilly in between the sunny, warm days. It tastes so good, no one will realize how cheap it is to make. Beans are full of fiber, which is so good for you and yet can feel […]
One of the lowest cost food categories is soup. Soup is mostly water but still filling and comforting. I love that soup is a meal in one, saving prep time and money on side dishes. I usually add a hearty bread for the men, but skip it myself to stay on track with my fitness plan. Recently […]
Canned cream of “___” soup, how I love thee! Let me count the ways. You don’t curdle in the slow cooker. What kind of chemical wizardry allows this? Any dish I pour you in, becomes an instant child favorite. You are a time saving genius. But alas, you carry a suitcase full of MSG headaches and I’m […]
Onion soup mix is rarely used for onion soup around here. It makes a great dip mix, roast potato topping, roast beef seasoning….There are a ton of recipes calling for this stuff. To save money, buy your dried onions in bulk.
One of my strategies for sticking to my elimination diet is making a big pot of something delicious and eating it for every meal until it’s gone. Then making something new. My family doesn’t touch it (except to taste it’s amazingness), and I cook them a traditional yummy dish. It sure beats cooking 2 different meals […]
If you are on my menu subscription plan, you might have noticed in the cooler months plan a delicious, innovative soup twice a week. Why? Soups are the most cost effective meals out there. They are slow cooker friendly and all in one meals that busy moms can appreciate. And the warm liquid fills up […]
I ♥ pinterest. From homemade Valentines, to kitchen remodel, to new healthy recipes–the inspiration is all there. Tonight’s dinner is no exception. Mondays and Wednesdays I play Mama Taxi and arrive home at dinner time. By then blood sugars are low and tempers are high, so using the Slow Cooker is a must. The original recipe for […]
This tasty soup is ready in just 30 minutes on the stove, or 3 hours in the slow cooker. All you need to add is carrots and water. This would make a lovely gift for a school teacher who needs a night off from cooking.
I love how versatile omelets and stir-fries are. It’s easy to go months and not eat the exact same one twice. But we can add even more variety into our diet with soups, salads, and low-carb sandwiches. Soups today, salads tomorrow and sandwich ideas to follow. I’m not going to give you 101 soup recipes, […]
Before our Ikea opened in the Kansas City area, I borrowed a trailer, drove it empty 20 hours to Washington DC, filled it full at Ikea, then drove it home. The Chicago Ikea was closer, but we were going to DC to visit friends anyway and it seemed like the perfect combo. My first visit […]