Using a combination of healthy convenience foods, get dinner on the table quick! 15-20 minutes prep, and less than an hour from start to finish. Continue reading
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Navajo Green Chili
My dad's unique chili. The heat intensity depends on the chilis that you use. You can use canned chilis or roasted Anaheim peppers. Continue reading
Mushrooms and Rice by Shan
Pretty much what the title says. Continue reading
Home-made Veggie Stock
Save the tops and peels and such of washed veggies in a gallon-size freezer bag in the freezer. When it's full, it's time to make stock– a fully-packed bag is exactly enough for a batch of stock. Continue reading
Lettuce Wraps
Diced meat and vegetables with a ginger sauce, wrapped in lettuce leaves. No cooking needed if you use pre-cooked chicken breasts. Healthy carbs and low in calories! Recipe serves 1 for a meal, or adjust serving sizes for an appetizer. Continue reading
Crockpot Corned Beef and Veggies– My Way
Because of the sweet-tart liquid used, this doesn't get bitter when cooked a long time, and so has a wonderful taste and texture without a bad aftertaste. I buy corned beef brisket (any cut will do) when it goes on sale for $0.89/lb. around St. Patrick's Day. (I buy a bunch.) Then I put it in the freezer, in the original package. Try to get the one with separate spices, if you can. Just get it out and put it in the fridge about two days before you want to eat it; that should give it time to defrost. I use baby carrots for the carrots; they're about the same price as regular and no prep work involved. Use the big crockpot for this. If you're single and only have a small one, cut the brisket and everything else in half, and do it two days. The core of the cabbage is the tough white part that comes up in the middle where the stem is. Try to make sure the potatoes are approximately the same size, it makes for more even cooking. A complete meal, or serve with fruit, bread, or soup, as desired. 🙂 Continue reading
Shrimp Creole
You can spice this up by adding cayenne pepper or crushed red peppers. Continue reading
Pasta with Parmesan Cheese by Jeniwren
I love this for nights when I can't think of anything else to eat. Add a small green salad and yum! 10 minute meal. Continue reading
Classic Tuna Casserole
Well, it's not haute cuisine, but it's definitely "fast, cheap, and easy"– not to mention filling and fairly nutritious. Serve with fresh fruit for added nutrition.
Serves 4-6. Continue reading
Almond Cookies
Flourless almond cookies. Chewy goodness that's a breeze to make.
(Adapted/simplified from a recipe from the L.A. Times — the original had cherries.) Continue reading