These budget-friendly meals are packed with vegetables, whole grains, and proteins, and they all take 20 minutes or less to prepare. Beans, pasta, and frozen vegetables are inexpensive staples that contribute to their affordability. With these low-cost, easy meals, you can serve a healthy and delicious meal. These low-calorie, high-fiber dinners make use of inexpensive pantry staples like pasta and beans, allowing you to save money while eating delicious meals. Try our low-cost recipes, … [Read more...]
Twilight Movie Cheese Board
Excerpted from Once Upon a Rind In Hollywood by Rachel Riederman. Copyright © 2023 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved. As you know, we are big Twilight fans in the Long House. We've visited Forks and La Push, Washington many times and brought many family and friends on a self-guided Twilight movie tour. So when I saw this new book that had a fun Twilight movie cheese board - I knew that I wanted to share it with you. THE … [Read more...]
Affordable Meatless Meals Ideas
Many of us grew up in "meat and potatoes" homes but we are looking for more inexpensive options as we attempt to feed our families. It is important to remember that there are many valid meat substitutes that can provide all of the nutrition of meat without all of the fat. Let us explore some affordable meatless meals options that will help you save money on groceries by serving your family meatless meals. Minestrone soup A hearty minestrone soup with a salad and fresh bread is a hearty and … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Valentines Day Dinner Ideas
Making Valentine's Day fun with the family at home saves money and creates great memories. My kids love pasta and having breakfast for dinner, so I've included a great round-up of Vegetarian ideas that my kids would love. I am so grateful for a family to love and that loves me. Creating memories with the family is very important. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, … [Read more...]
Vegan Christmas Dinner
As Christmas approaches, many vegans will worry more about what to make for Christmas dinner than how to shop for the person that has everything! In many families, Christmas traditions are centered around food and eating, so a vegan may feel nostalgic for their omnivorous ways at this time of year. Luckily, it’s easy to enjoy a vegan Christmas dinner and make it with traditional dishes, too! Here are some ideas and recipes for a vegan Christmas menu. Vegan Christmas Side Dishes Most … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meal Ideas
Try these cheap and easy vegan meal ideas that are tasty and easy on the wallet. Vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike will enjoy these recipes. Fake meats and soy products can be expensive and many vegetarian recipes call for pricey and hard-to-find ingredients. It is nice to have simple and affordable recipes on hand that will satisfy one’s palette and budget. These vegetarian and vegan recipes are easy to make, delicious, and will please even picky eaters. Easy Vegetarian and … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Date Balls Recipe
When I was a teen, my mom was given a recipe from a friend for date balls. Before this, I had never had a date before. Dates are a little pricey, and those kind of splurges didn't happen when I was a child. Do you like dates? I LOVE dates, and I truly believe making these raw healthy snack bites, is just as good as almost any candy you can buy on the shelf. Honestly. Have you tried date balls yet? This is a simple recipe, you can easily omit the beetroot powder and just have chocolate … [Read more...]
