Fresh green beans are some of my favorite vegetables to use because they’re inexpensive and simple to prepare. You can generally find them on sale all year long. Plus, they’re great to clean and trim and then throw in the freezer for veggie soups and stir fries. Here’s my favorite way to prepare them on […]
Sometimes when you think about making things from scratch, you might be picture a homesteader making everything from scratch. But even just making some things from scratch can be worth it, especially if it’s something you eat a lot of. Or it might be one of those things that just tastes better from scratch. I don’t […]
During weeks that I have long to-do lists, the slow cooker is my best friend. You can basically dump a bunch of ingredients in, go about your business, and come back to a meal that’s hot and delicious. This slow cooker beef stir fry is no exception. It’s flavorful, full of veggies, and way healthier […]
In the fall, like most people, I get in the mood for pumpkin. There are lots of hot options that include pumpkin, but I decided to try using pumpkin in my morning smoothie to see if it would also hit the spot. Good news—it does! This is a fresh and filling breakfast option that tastes […]
Every fall I have things I like to do, either alone or as a family. We like to roast marshmallows, find a place to go in a hay ride, and spend time outdoors enjoying the weather. Another favorite is to make this pumpkin chocolate chip cake. IÂ usually make it at least once every fall, and […]
Years ago when we were on an extremely tight budget, I found a recipe for falafel and began making it. I don’t remember where the recipe came from, but it wasn’t a good recipe, and I force fed it to my family several times in the name of eating frugally. Finally, we took a long […]
