TJs carries a number of candied nuts, but I always hate buying such a teeny tiny bag for the same price as a full pound of un-candied nuts. I got home last night wanting to bake, so I decided to …
One Pot Wonder: Dutch Oven Chicken & Rice
One-pot dishes are the best. You throw in a whole bunch of ingredients for a complete meal, and you only have to wash one pot (fine, maybe a spoon, knife and cutting board too)! Pretty much any combination of vegetables, …
Recipe Remix: Smoked Paprika & Mustard Seed Chicken (Dutch Oven Braised)
I have become a huge fan of mustard seeds. Not only do they add great flavor to a dish, but they also lend a nice crunchy texture, but they soften with cooking so they aren’t too hard. For now I’m …
Penny Pinching Tip #9: Your Freezer is Your Friend
Have you ever bought too many fresh vegetables and kicked yourself later watching them go bad in the fridge? I don’t do this too often, but occasionally I’ll end up either eating out more than I thought I would for …
20 Below: Basil, Ginger & Garlic Stuffed Chicken
Upon request (and somewhat of a challenge) from one of my lovely readers, I’m going to start a series of “20 Below” posts where I will highlight an entire meal for 4 people that costs less than $20 ($5.00 per …
Vegan Palak Paneer
I love palak paneer, but sadly have gone almost entirely dairy free so I can no longer eat paneer (homemade Indian cheese). I had the idea a while back to figure out a dairy free version; it took a couple …
Healthy Eating for Penny Pinchers: Iron-Rich Foods
I’ve had anemia problems for a number of years (runs in my family), so I’m careful in making sure I eat iron-rich foods. A lot of people think that the only way to get iron is through red meat, but there …
Dinner Party Dessert: Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Walnut Cake
Yes I know, you’ve seen to many banana baked goods recipes, and you’re right, this is another variation of plenty of previous recipes. What can I say, bananas make a great base for baking, and frankly, I never have any …
Dinner Party Side Dish: Sriracha-Spiked Corn Muffins
I like corn bread, but it frequently suffers from being dry and crumbly. I got the idea a while back to make corn bread with creamed corn to give the corn flavor but keep it nice and moist, and it …
Dinner Party Main Dish: Crock Pot Spice-Rubbed Chicken w/ Garlic, Onions & Blood Oranges
I don’t use my crock pot nearly enough, so I decided to make a crock pot chicken for my main dish. I layered the bottom of the crock pot with sliced onions and baby potatoes (red bliss, purple & yukon), …