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
Recipes
No Stress Guide to Hosting Holiday Dinner
Hosting a holiday dinner can feel overwhelming. This is especially true if you're a novice cook, or frankly, if you haven't been in charge of planning for a large culinary gathering. All that food, the dishes, the cleaning, the table decor... where to start? I'm here to help. … [Read more...] about No Stress Guide to Hosting Holiday Dinner
Easy Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Years ago, I found myself the only vegetarian at a barbecue hosted by co-workers. I've dabbled with vegetarianism on and off; this was during one of my "on" phases. Thoughtfully, or so I thought, I packed my own frozen meatless patties so no would even notice that I wasn't eating … [Read more...] about Easy Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Recipe: How to Make Risotto
Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly dishes. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it with other rice? What other things can I substitute? There are only two of us, so what can I do with the … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Risotto
How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs
What are kitchen essentials? People have been quite successful making food in the past centuries with little more than a pot, spoon, bowl, knife and cutting surface. Years ago, I started a guide for college students but I've expanded it to a list for anyone who is outfitting a … [Read more...] about How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs
