Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
Did you ever drop a box of 34° Crisps? Mega mega bummer, right? Yes, but! It could also be the start of something very very tasty…34° Crisp Pan-“Fried” Chicken! If you haven’t (yet) dropped a box of crisps then you are either a) lucky, b) graceful, or c) haven’t been eating enough boxes of...
If you’ve seen any of my previous meal plans, you know I’m a big fan of using up leftovers in interesting ways. This leftover magic remix is very similar! I started by cooking this crockpot Buffalo chicken from Skinnytaste; I served it on whole wheat buns with a slaw made from broccoli slaw and...
Wow, this stuff is good. And pretty healthy, too! It tastes like spinach artichoke dip—with the added goodness of chicken and pasta! Grab a spoon and dive right in. PrintArtichoke Dip Casserole Yield: 6 servings Delicious casserole that tastes like spinach artichoke dip—but healthier!Ingredients12 ounces short whole wheat pasta 1 T olive oil Kosher...
Most of my previous meal plan suggestions have started with a “Sunday” roast and then stretched the meat and other leftovers over the rest of the week. This one is a little different, in that it’s pretty meat-lite, and doesn’t start with a roast at all! In fact, this menu is extremely hot-weather friendly;...
In case you’re new here, these Budget Organic Meal Plans start with a “Sunday” roast (that you can cook any night of the week, of course) and then repurpose the leftovers into additional meals. You can check out the first two in the series here and here and, of course, read all about other...
One important skill for eating organic on a budget is the ability to buy an inexpensive piece of meat and stretch it for several meals. Likewise, cooking extra vegetables and even starches and grains on days when you have more time, then turning them into effortlessly delicious meals later in the week can help...
I just adore Indian food, but I’ve never had the courage to try to cook it at home—UNTIL NOW! I was inspired by a recipe for tandoori-style chicken in my Everyday Food magazine recently because it looked awfully easy, not to mention cheap. The recipe calls for a whole chicken, which (since I try...