How to Air Fry Asparagus

It's Frugal Friday and one of the ways I save money at the grocery store is to buy produce that are in season.  Right now that's asparagus.  As of May 3, 2024, a 1 pound bundle of asparagus at my local supermarkets are fluctuating between $2 and $3, which is a great price (for 2024 anyway)…

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Homemade Minestrina Soup: Italian Penicillin Soup

I have been feeling a little under the weather this week and have been graving comfort food, and i n the realm of comfort food, few dishes hold as much promise as the humble Minestrina soup, affectionately dubbed the "Italian Penicillin Soup." This beloved classic isn't just delicious…

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Crispy Mexican Pizza Recipe

Looking for shake up your Taco Tuesday? How about getting wild on pizza night? Look no further than my tantalizing Crispy Mexican Pizza ! The fusion of taco and pizza combines the best of both worlds, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. In this blog post, …

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Vegetable Ramen Recipe

In times when a cozy bowl of comfort is needed, there's nothing quite like homemade Vegetable Ramen. And the best part? You can whip up a delicious batch using simple ingredients found right in your pantry. Let's dive into how to create this soul-warming dish with minimal effort and maximum …

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Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Tofu Recipe

I love tofu.  There, I said it.  Personally I would eat tofu over any kind of meat, any day of the week.  I didn't always have a love affair with tofu though.  It was a lot of trial and error until I learned the proper way to cook it, but when it did, oh boy, I'm in a committed relationshi…

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Simple Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Whenever I tell people that I am mostly plant-based the first thing they say is "I could never do that.  I love (fill in the blank) too much."  The thing is there is nothing that I loved from a traditional American Standard Diet that I can't have in a plant-based version.  Sometimes y…

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Easy One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe

The response to last week's Frugal Friday/5 Ingredient Friday (we're still working on that name) was HUGE!  I can see that we are all looking for ways that we can save on groceries as well as create flavorful and filling meals for our families.  This is what I try to accomplish with dinner…

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Easy One Pot Sausage and Rice Bake

There was a time in my life, back when I was learning how to cook, when I spent hours researching and cultivating these beautiful meals.  I was all about building skill and technique.  It was quite pretentious.  Well, fast forward 12 years later and I am a working homeschool mom, who is crazy busy…

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Tempeh BLT Sandwich Recipe

In the last five years there has been a huge influx of people dabbling with more plant-based eating.  Whether it's health, the environment, saving the animals, or saving money, plant-based eating is on the rise.  In fact, it's become so common that its just as easy to make a plant-based swa…

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TVP Ground 'Meat' Alternative Recipe

Yes, I am vegan.  However, my husband is NOT and I would never expect him to eat the same way I have chosen to.  There are many times that I make two separate meals to accommodate us both (also, I'm a food blogger and I cook for you as well).  So when I can find a meat alternative that my husb…

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