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    Southern-style Cornbread (and Cornbread Milk!)

    My grandpa has eaten a piece of cornbread with his lunch every single day for as long as I’ve known him. Sometimes he even has some for supper too. Needless to say, it’s something my grandma can make with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back whilst adamantly quizzing me about any more »

    Southern-style Cornbread (and Cornbread Milk!)

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa with Black Beans

    It’s easy to eat on the cheap when you have time to make everything from scratch. But what about saving money during super busy times? I’m sure all of your are expecting my answer to this one – use your pantry and your slow cooker! Get your to-do list done while your healthy dinner is cooking more »

    Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa with Black Beans

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    Turkey Lemongrass Meatballs

    When I need a budget friendly (as well as healthy) recipe, I always turn to my turkey lemongrass meatballs.  I love this recipe!  It was originally influenced by a Donna Hay recipe for turkey patties;  but, has evolved over the years into a more flavorful meatball.  Come to think of it .. I cannot believe more »

    Turkey Lemongrass Meatballs

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    Pasta with White Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, & Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

    Despite what many people assume, budget-friendly & healthy meals do NOT have to be mutually exclusive. Yes, it is possible to eat on a budget without resorting to Ramen noodles and other unhealthy “poor college student” staples. Using a short list of inexpensive pantry items that you probably have stocked in your kitchen at this very more »

    Pasta with White Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, & Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

Southern-style Cornbread (and Cornbread Milk!)

My grandpa has eaten a piece of cornbread with his lunch every single day for as long as I’ve known him. Sometimes he even has some for supper too. Needless to say, it’s something my grandma can make with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back whilst adamantly quizzing me about any men in my life.

This isn’t your fluffy, cake-like, sweet, Yankee-fied (no offense intended) version. Rather, it’s classically Southern, with a crispy, crunchy, crusty exterior and crumbly, coarse, super butter-absorbent interior, perfect for sopping up whatever meat or bean or vegetable juices might be pooling up on one’s plate. Read More

Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa with Black Beans

It’s easy to eat on the cheap when you have time to make everything from scratch. But what about saving money during super busy times? I’m sure all of your are expecting my answer to this one – use your pantry and your slow cooker! Get your to-do list done while your healthy dinner is cooking itself.  Read More

Turkey Lemongrass Meatballs

When I need a budget friendly (as well as healthy) recipe, I always turn to my turkey lemongrass meatballs.  I love this recipe!  It was originally influenced by a Donna Hay recipe for turkey patties;  but, has evolved over the years into a more flavorful meatball.  Come to think of it .. I cannot believe I have not shared it with you sooner.
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Pasta with White Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, & Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

Despite what many people assume, budget-friendly & healthy meals do NOT have to be mutually exclusive. Yes, it is possible to eat on a budget without resorting to Ramen noodles and other unhealthy “poor college student” staples.

Using a short list of inexpensive pantry items that you probably have stocked in your kitchen at this very moment – plus a head of fresh cauliflower – I’ve put together a healthy complete meal that combines whole grains, protein, & vegetables (and just so happens to be vegan) that your whole family is sure to love!

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