If there’s ever a time to hop on the frugal food train, it’s now. Although we are a certified frugal household, we are honoring the plant-based and broke movement even more. With uncertainty looming in the air and anxieties running high, it makes sense for us to hold back and make things stretch. …
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Arroz Con Habichuelas (Rice with Beans)
Due to the current global pandemic, my pantry is stocked up with rice and dry beans. This means I have everything I need for an epic pot of arroz con habichuelas. I mean really though, if I am being honest, my pantry is ALWAYS stocked with the essentials.…
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Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
For the past week, I have been making protein chocolate peanut butter smoothie just about every day, primarily for breakfast. With the combination of rich cocoa powder, sweet banana chunks, and creamy, soft natural peanut butter – it’s pretty tempting to whip up TWO glasses of this magical stuff.…
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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Now that we have our cheap food essentials, it’s time crank up the oven and cook up crispy baked potato wedges. Potatoes are one of the more affordable and long-lasting vegetables you can keep around in your kitchen. Besides, they are great candidates for snack time. …
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25 Affordable Recipes From Pantry and Frozen Ingredients
As concerns ramp up due to the global spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, shelves are being swept clean and it’s time to think about recipes from pantry and frozen ingredients. On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) has characterized the COVID-19 a pandemic Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Additionally,…
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Kale and Mushroom Breakfast Toast
I open my fridge and what do I see? Bread, kale, and mushrooms. And that’s exactly what I planned to have for breakfast this morning. Actually, the mushrooms were my partner’s but, you know, sharing is caring. Although I enjoy common mushrooms, cremini mushrooms are on another level when it comes to texture. …
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Meatless Meals With 10 Ingredients Or Fewer
Let me get you in on a little secret: like most households, my kitchen pantry and fridge are not exactly bulging with fresh foods and ingredients. To stick to a budget and to limit any food waste, I go to the grocery store equipped with a plan and a list.…
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Affordable Food To Buy During An Emergency
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading globally, this weekend’s grocery shop was chaotic, nerve-wracking, and concerning. With my regular shopping list handy, I groaned just thinking about the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd at the grocery store. I was right – once I arrived in front of the mechanical sliding doors at Trader Joe’s, I saw the crowd gasping for air whilst swimming up to grab the last of the dry food items. …
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Habichuelas Guisadas From Scratch
Boom, FLAVOR. If I had one word to describe this bean recipe from scratch, that would be it. Of course, with the help of sizzilin’ sofrito, umami-packed sazon, and bubbling tomato sauce, we were able to get these beans to their optimal state, Puerto Rican-style.…
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Parchment Paper vs Wax Paper
Parchment paper and wax paper might look the same, but they can either make or break your food creations. There are some key differences to take note of. So, what’s the difference between parchment paper and wax paper, anyway? Let’s get down to the details of parchment paper vs wax paper. …
