The Meatless Challenge: 7 Vegetarian Meals for $10 or Less
photo: sarniebill1 With so many laudable but expensive food movements like buying organic and fair trade, you’ve got to love one that cuts your grocery bill. Meatless Monday has become a trendy thing to do for both home cooks and restaurants, largely for its sustainability. (The gist: meat requires more land, water and energy to produce, and releases more greenhouse gases.) But following the trend is also a great way to save on grocery costs. As with our first “meals under $10″ challenge, we asked food and finance bloggers, as well as chefs and home cooks, to send in their best suggestions for a meal fit for a family of four. Now Frugal Foodie has a challenge for you: what’s your best super-cheap yet gourmet vegetarian meal? (All cost estimates are based on non-sale New York City supermarket prices. Spiced Veggie Burgers Cost: $2.35, or $0.59 per serving “This recipe is a favorite of my kids and is so simple to make that they love to join in,” says globe-trotting writer G.L. Eggplant Stew
Guest Post: Creamy Coconut Macacado Smoothie
Aloha ladies and gentlemen! This is Todd, better known as Primal Toad, with a special smoothie recipe to pass on to you. Many of you may know me from blogging over at PrimalToad.com. I am the author of Toadally Primal Smoothies which you can buy for only $5. I'm a primal enthusiast who is helping bring primal/paleo/ancestral health to the mainstream. Why? Creamy Coconut Macacado Have you ever drank an entire smoothie that has 74 grams of fat? Fat is fattening. The Recipe 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Ice 4 TBSP Avocado 1 Small Banana 3/8 Cup Macadamias (salted or unsalted) 5/8 Cup or 10 Tbsp Shredded Coconut If you use a personal blender like the Hamilton Beach one that I love then the shredded coconut may not blend 100%. I buy shredded coconut from Amazon at around $1.60 per package when I buy a 12 pack. Macronutrient Breakdown Some of you may freak out at the 44 grams of carbs. Abundant in vitamins and minerals... Do you want more recipes that are similar but different?
Love That Quinoa Burger!
November 1, 2010 by Linda So yummy! If you want a change of pace that’s meat-free, yet full of protein, fiber, and very filling…this might be for you. I like it with Tzatziki on top (my recipe is in this post), or a little “fry sauce” (what some drive-ins call that wonderful mayo/ketchup combo), and with a thick slice of tomato, avocado, onion and lettuce, as a burger should be, it’s fab. Don’t be afraid of Quinoa. UPDATE!! 2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer) 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry) 3 eggs 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 green onions, including white parts 1 /2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Olive oil for frying To cook quinoa for the above recipe: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt Like this: Like Loading...
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Cold Sesame Noodles March 11, 2014 Cold Sesame Noodles Serves 2 to 3 Adapted from Saveur Ingredients: ½ lb whole wheat spaghetti, cooked al dente, according to package directions (soba noodles also work, but I find they have a slightly bitter after-taste that’s distracting) – $2.19 4 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided – stock 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce – stock 1 […] Read the full article → Classic Chickpea Hummus February 17, 2014 Classic Chickpea Hummus Makes about a pint Slightly adapted from Simply.Food Ingredients: 15-oz can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed – $1.29 1 clove garlic – stock 2 tablespoons water – stock 1 tablespoon olive oil – stock 3 teaspoons tahini (sesame seed paste) – $4.79 2 teaspoons lime juice – $0.59 Freshly […] Read the full article →
Maple Cayenne Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Not Rachael Ray
This was the very first time I cooked Brussels sprouts. Why do they get such a bad rep? Are you a lover or a hater of Brussels sprouts? They are super easy to prepare and just taste like cabbage. When I asked my husband if he liked Brussels sprouts, I fully expected to hear a two letter word (“no”) and probably get an are-you-crazy look along with it. To my surprise, he said “Yeah.” Maple Cayenne Roasted Brussels Sproutsadapted from Everyday Food magazine 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise 1 Tablespoon olive oil salt to taste 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1. Verdict: They were good. Tagged as: Brussels sprouts, cayenne, maple, roasted
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Zucchini Pancakes with Sriracha Sour Cream | The Chefanies
Overview In this cooking class, you will learn how to prepare some traditional Italian dishes that are originally vegan. Alternatively, I will guide you through the process of turning some traditional Italian recipes into a delectable vegan creation. Don’t miss this chance to try some amazing Italian vegan cuisine, here some examples of what you will prepare, depending on the seasonality: caponata, a Sicilian dish based on eggplant and tomatoesribollita, a Tuscan soup based on cabbage, potatoes, and beansrisotto with mushrooms or any vegetable in seasonpasta with broccolibiancomangiare, a Sicilian dessert based on almonds We will use seasonal, organic, locally sourced ingredients. I speak Italian, English, and French, if guests speak different languages, then English will be used. Where Sesto Calende, a small town in the Ticino Natural Park in the lake Maggiore area, easily reachable from We will have lunch in the wood, literally, enjoying food and complimentary beer or wine. Included
My Favorite Gourmet Nutrition Recipes | Precision Nutrition
The Gourmet Nutrition V2 cookbook was created to show people that great-tasting food can also be great for you. We took the healthiest ingredients and whipped them into nearly 300 pages of delicious culinary creations that you can serve with confidence to the most discerning foodie – or the most nitpicky nutritionist. We also included detailed cooking instructions and ideas for improvisation. And we’ve even photographed every recipe in beautiful color to show you just how appetizing healthy food can be. To say the book has been a big hit would be an understatement. For an upcoming project, a collaboration with a 3-time New York Times bestselling author, I was asked to share my top six Gourmet Nutrition recipes. My favorite “post-workout” recipes Post-workout meals are those meals that contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates (greater than 25% of total calories). Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal (page 42) Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal Ingredients Serving size Serves 2 large or 4 small. 3 min.
