The classic budget meal found in cuisines around the world, together they make a complete protein and keep you full for hours. Cooking them in one pot saves time and lets flavors blend as they simmer. With a few pantry spices and simple add-ins, you can easily fine-tune to your … [Read more...] about Recipe: One Pot Beans and Rice
Recipe: Quesadillas
The ultimate fast, budget-friendly meal — just tortillas, cheese, and whatever fillings you have on hand. They cook in minutes and are endlessly adaptable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. Perfect for using up leftovers, they’re a crispy, melty way to turn odds and ends … [Read more...] about Recipe: Quesadillas
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How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
If you want to learn how to make gumbo, you have to start by understanding that there isn't a single recipe or any "right" ingredients. As Chuck Taggart of the GumboPages notes, "There are as many variations on gumbo as there are Louisianians." I'm here to show you how to make … [Read more...] about How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
I love the pairing of white beans and greens. When the weather turns chilly, it offers a flavor or sunny southern France or Tuscany. When the pandemic hit, I bought cases of white beans, and let's just say, we ate a lot of white bean soup and stews as their sell-by dates loomed. … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good


