Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly every time! Make a big batch in less than 15 minutes and have an easy fluffy side that’s perfect on its own, added to a salad, or as the base of a grain bowl. Several years ago, I bought a big bag of quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) from Costco, thinking it would be a great alternative to rice and would broaden our horizons in terms of recipes. Wrong. I hated it. No ... Continue Reading
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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
The Best Chicken Shawarma recipe is jam-packed with amazing Mediterranean flavor! A hands-off slow cooker recipe, it’s freezer-friendly, and perfect as leftovers! Enjoy as a chicken shawarma wrap with fresh homemade pita bread, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and a side of hummus. I’ve been making Greek night with a combination of Instant Pot yellow rice, Greek pasta salad, grilled chicken ... Continue Reading
How to Keep Fruit Fresh Longer
The key factors in keeping fruit fresh longer are how you store and wash it. Learn how to make apple cider vinegar fruit wash for your produce and some other helpful tips! When you eat a lot of real food, you buy a lot of produce. Making sure that produce lasts all week (or two) is a tricky matter! The key is all in how you store it and when you wash it. And you are washing all your produce, right?We ... Continue Reading
13 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Hosting Company
These cheap dinner ideas are big on taste, family-friendly, and budget-savvy! From vegetarian to mouthwatering meats, these healthy and frugal meats are top dollar in the taste department! You may think it’s impossible to host company and still stick to a budget. What if I told you that, in the past, we shopped, prepped, and cooked 40 meals for up to 9 people at a time, all within our $330/month grocery ... Continue Reading
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
Try this tangy, easy-to-make and budget-friendly cilantro lime coleslaw with all kinds of dishes. Whether using as a topping on slow cooker carnitas, or as a side for homemade fish sticks, this recipe will add crunch and flavor to any meal! This cilantro lime coleslaw emerged as a result of my husband’s love for tacos and our obsession with my slow cooker carnitas, but it’s goodness reaches way past taco ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy classic hummus recipe? Look no further! This simple hummus (made without tahini) is creamy with a hint of garlic and spice. Vegan and gluten-free, it comes together fast and it’s SO delicious! Several years ago, my husband WILLINGLY started eating beans (Spicy Citrus Black Beans are his favorite), which is why we now have a classic Rice and Beans Dinner almost every week and why ... Continue Reading
Thai Peanut Sauce
This yummy peanut sauce is smooth and creamy, perfect for noodles or stir fry. Made with simple real food ingredients, you can use this savory Thai peanut sauce for salads, spring rolls, and more! It never fails. Every year when the temperatures start to warm, I crave salads. My Costco-copy Sweet Kale Salad is really good, and so is my Panzanella Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing. But this time I was ... Continue Reading
18 Ways to Use Flaxseed
Need some great ideas for how to use flaxseed beyond smoothies? Check out these 18 easy ways to use flax seeds recipes in everyday cooking! It won't change the flavor of your recipes at all, and it’s healthy & affordable. Plus, it's perfect for vegan lifestyles! I don’t buy something unless I can figure out at least 2 different ways to use it. This is my approach to small kitchen appliances and the ... Continue Reading
100+ Easy Ways to Save Money
Here are the 100+ best ways to save money. Simple, practical ideas to trim food & household, and other various expenses to save money in small easy steps! Most people make resolutions in their lives about one of 3 things: food, health, finances (to save each month or pay off debt). Or all of the above. It's easy to have big, lofty goals. The hard part though, is finding ways to implement change in our ... Continue Reading
Why I Quit Coupons (and saved more money)
I Quit Couponing and now I save even more - using a rock solid system to get the best deal on real food. It's super easy to follow and works week after week! For more on saving money on real food without coupons, sign up for my Grocery Budget Bootcamp! Do you remember the extreme couponing era? I sure do, and I don’t hide the fact that mastering coupons helped us pay off our debt. I originally ... Continue Reading