Super easy Instant Pot vegetarian chili has sweet potatoes & is just a bit spicy. Slow cooker option included; serve over quinoa, potatoes or cornbread! I think everyone should know how to make a good chili (both a regular chili, and a white chicken chili... and a pumpkin chili too). Just like being able to bake a delicious loaf of bread, how to roast a whole chicken in the oven, and how to roast ... Continue Reading
Archives for April 2019
How to Budget for Bulk Purchases
Knowing how to budget for a bulk purchase means you can save money! Whether it's from a wholesale store or a farm, it's worth it to budget for bulk items! We all know that buying in bulk saves you money, and I've shared the best foods to buy in bulk to help you stock your pantry with plenty of healthy options. And I've shared how batch cooking can save you money AND time. But what about the BUDGET ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Beans and Rice Recipe
My family LOVES this easy beans and rice recipe. Use your favorite Cuban or Mexican or Spanish staples, and it works with canned pinto or black beans, too! Last night while my husband and I were cleaning up after dinner and getting ready for the morning, my daughter asked me the same question she asks me every night after dinner: Girl: Mom, what’s for dinner tomorrow?Me: That beans and rice recipe ... Continue Reading
Crunchy Vegetable Quinoa Salad
This easy crunchy quinoa salad recipe is vegan, but you can add feta or chicken, or even cranberries or avocado! Serve warm or cold with Thai peanut sauce. Do you ever stand in front of your fridge and think there’s nothing to eat? I sure do, and having a few back-pocket meals in place like maple-glazed pork chops or Instant Pot honey garlic chicken or slow cooker beef ragu or even kung pao chicken with a ... Continue Reading
How to Save Time and Money with Batch Cooking
How to save time and money with batch cooking, whether you're vegan or vegetarian or paleo. These helpful tips are great for beginners and experts alike! Every year I try to make small goals that help my family in our real food journey. This year, one of my goals is to use my freezer more. So far, I’ve done two official freezer cooking sessions under my belt (9 breakfasts in one hour and 10 dump ... Continue Reading