Buffalo Bean Dip
Who needs chicken? This recipe relies heavily on the flavor of the buffalo sauce, so make sure to use one that you like! Buffalo Bean Dip Prep Time: 5 minutes l Cook Time: 20 minutes l Servings: 6…
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Pizza Beans
This pizza-inspired dish is hearty and, just like pizza, it is very customizable. The version below is how I typically like to make it, but you could easily sub in any of your favorite pizza toppings (sausage, pepperoni, olives, pineapple,…
Creamy Microwave Oatmeal
Oatmeal has largely pushed out the Green Smoothie Bowl as my every-day breakfast – partly because it doesn’t require a blender, and also because it tastes good. Creamy Microwave Oatmeal Prep Time: 1 minute l Cook Time: 4 minutes …
Peach & Blueberry Salad
A quick and tasty salad for when it’s too hot to cook. Also a great dish to contribute to a potluck, in our experience! Peach & Blueberry Salad Prep Time: 5 minutes l Cook Time: N/A l …
BBQ Lentil Pizza
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 8-10 minutes; Servings: 6-8 slices
Hans will happily eat just about anything, but BBQ sauce has a special place in his heart. I enjoy cooking, but my heart is filled with quick and easy meals like this one.
Spicy Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep Time: 5/30 minutes; Cook Time: 0/10 minutes; Chill Time: 2-4 hours; Servings: 8
If you're not sold on tofu or the spicy/sweet combo, you will just need to trust me now and thank me later. Tofu lends all of the creamy texture and none of its own flavor. And for those who have experienced Mexican hot chocolate, the flavor combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili pepper will be familiar.
Green Smoothie Bowls
I would say that I have eaten a green smoothie bowl for breakfast 80-90% of mornings for the past few years. I like the balance of earthy greens and subtly sweet fruit. I like the texture and crunch of the…
10 Ways to Save a Little Money
As the name of this website implies, I have built a number of frugal practices into my daily life. Some money-saving strategies make a huge difference, such as living in a modest home vs. the most expensive one you can…
Entering Adulthood on $200 per Week
If you have read our About Us page, you already know that I completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps paid me living allowance stipend of about $11,000 – $14,000 plus a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award per year. Yikes.…
A Practical Approach to Meal Planning
Do you struggle to keep your food spending under control and/or to use up all of the food that you buy? For me, the answer is no, and it all comes down to this easy, practical approach to meal planning.…